If you are getting ready to crochet a Mesh Market Tote Bag worked in the Feather Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Feather Stitch, in French as Point Plume, and in Spanish as Punto Pluma) with Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.
For a standard Mesh Market Tote Bag measuring 16 inches wide by 18 inches long (41 cm × 46 cm), you will need approximately 265 yards (242 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 188 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Mesh Market Tote Bag
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Mesh Market Tote Bag? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Mesh Market Tote Bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Velvet | 100% Polyester Velvet | 315 yds (300g) | 1 balls ($10.49 est.) |
| Lion Brand Hue + Me | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 137 yds (125g) | 2 balls ($14.98 est.) |
| Premier Parfait Chunky | 100% Polyester Chenille | 131 yds (100g) | 3 balls ($16.47 est.) |
Feather Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Feather Stitch: 1.55x. Compare all 25 standard project sizes in the chart below:
| Project | Dimensions (In / Cm) | Total Yards | Total Meters | Skeins to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blanket | 30″ × 36″ (76×91cm) | 994 yds | 909 m | 8 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,473 yds | 1,347 m | 11 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,591 yds | 1,455 m | 12 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,591 yds | 1,455 m | 12 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,762 yds | 2,526 m | 20 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,977 yds | 3,637 m | 29 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 5,469 yds | 5,001 m | 40 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 6,629 yds | 6,062 m | 48 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 7,872 yds | 7,198 m | 57 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 9,446 yds | 8,637 m | 68 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 9,575 yds | 8,755 m | 69 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 419 yds | 383 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 552 yds | 505 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,252 yds | 1,145 m | 9 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 365 yds | 334 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 527 yds | 482 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,083 yds | 990 m | 8 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,326 yds | 1,212 m | 10 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 471 yds | 431 m | 4 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 184 yds | 168 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 265 yds | 242 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 193 yds | 176 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 597 yds | 546 m | 5 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 928 yds | 849 m | 7 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 795 yds | 727 m | 6 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 265 yards of Feather Stitch takes approximately 2.3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Mesh Market Tote Bag — Feather Stitch)
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (Mesh Market Tote Bag — Bulky / Chunky (#5))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)