How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Treble Crochet (tr) Mesh Market Tote Bag?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Mesh Market Tote Bag worked in the Treble Crochet (tr) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Double Treble (dtr), in French as Double Bride (db), and in Spanish as Punto Alto Doble (pad)) with Fine / Sport Weight (#2) 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 481 yards (440 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 154 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Mesh Market Tote Bag

481Total Yards
440Total Meters
2Skeins to Buy
154gTotal Weight
4.2 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))

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 Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Mesh Market Tote Bag
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 3 balls ($6.90 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 4 balls ($15.20 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 3 balls ($8.97 est.)

Treble Crochet (tr) — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Treble Crochet (tr): 1.32x. 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) 1,803 yds 1,649 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,672 yds 2,443 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,885 yds 2,638 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,885 yds 2,638 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,009 yds 4,580 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,214 yds 6,596 m 24
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 9,919 yds 9,070 m 32
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 12,023 yds 10,994 m 39
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 14,277 yds 13,055 m 47
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 17,132 yds 15,666 m 56
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 17,366 yds 15,879 m 57
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 760 yds 695 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,002 yds 916 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,271 yds 2,077 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 661 yds 604 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 955 yds 873 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,964 yds 1,796 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,405 yds 2,199 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 855 yds 782 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 334 yds 305 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 481 yds 440 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 351 yds 321 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,082 yds 989 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,683 yds 1,539 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,443 yds 1,319 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 481 yards of Treble Crochet (tr) takes approximately 4.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$13.00Yarn Cost
$80.00Fair Retail Price

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