If you are getting ready to crochet a Mesh Market Tote Bag worked in the Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Tunisian Simple, in French as Point Tunisien Simple, and in Spanish as Punto Tunecino Básico) 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 308 yards (282 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 139 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) | 4 balls ($13.96 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 4 balls ($8.80 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 4 balls ($13.60 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.) |
Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss): 1.35x. 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) | 1,155 yds | 1,056 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,711 yds | 1,565 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,848 yds | 1,690 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,848 yds | 1,690 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 3,208 yds | 2,933 m | 15 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 4,619 yds | 4,224 m | 21 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 6,351 yds | 5,807 m | 29 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 7,698 yds | 7,039 m | 35 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 9,142 yds | 8,359 m | 42 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 10,970 yds | 10,031 m | 50 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 11,120 yds | 10,168 m | 51 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 486 yds | 444 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 642 yds | 587 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,454 yds | 1,330 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 423 yds | 387 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 612 yds | 560 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,257 yds | 1,149 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,540 yds | 1,408 m | 7 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 547 yds | 500 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 214 yds | 196 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 308 yds | 282 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 225 yds | 206 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 693 yds | 634 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,078 yds | 986 m | 5 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 924 yds | 845 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 308 yards of Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) takes approximately 2.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Mesh Market Tote Bag — Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss))
- 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)