If you are getting ready to crochet a Mesh Market Tote Bag worked in the Moss / Linen Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Granite Stitch, in French as Point de Riz / Point Granit, and in Spanish as Punto Musgo / Granito) with Worsted / Medium (#4) 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 246 yards (225 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 111 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Mesh Market Tote Bag
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
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 Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Mesh Market Tote Bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 1 balls ($4.99 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 1 balls ($5.49 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 1 balls ($11.99 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 2 balls ($11.98 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 3 balls ($8.97 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 2 balls ($7.38 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 3 balls ($10.47 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 3 balls ($6.60 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 3 balls ($10.20 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 2 balls ($11.80 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 1 balls ($4.49 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 1 balls ($5.29 est.) |
Moss / Linen Stitch — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Moss / Linen Stitch: 1.08x. 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) | 924 yds | 845 m | 5 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,369 yds | 1,252 m | 7 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,478 yds | 1,351 m | 7 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,478 yds | 1,351 m | 7 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,566 yds | 2,346 m | 12 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,695 yds | 3,379 m | 17 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 5,081 yds | 4,646 m | 24 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 6,159 yds | 5,632 m | 28 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 7,313 yds | 6,687 m | 34 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 8,776 yds | 8,025 m | 40 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 8,896 yds | 8,135 m | 41 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 389 yds | 356 m | 2 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 513 yds | 469 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,163 yds | 1,063 m | 6 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 339 yds | 310 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 489 yds | 447 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,006 yds | 920 m | 5 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,232 yds | 1,127 m | 6 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 438 yds | 401 m | 2 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 171 yds | 156 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 246 yds | 225 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 180 yds | 165 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 554 yds | 507 m | 3 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 862 yds | 788 m | 4 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 739 yds | 676 m | 4 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 246 yards of Moss / Linen Stitch takes approximately 2.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Mesh Market Tote Bag — Moss / Linen 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 — Worsted / Medium (#4))
- 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)