How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Alpine Stitch Adult Oversized Sweater?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Oversized Sweater worked in the Alpine Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Alpine Stitch, in French as Point Alpin, and in Spanish as Punto Alpino) 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 Adult Oversized Sweater measuring 48 inches wide by 30 inches long (122 cm × 76 cm), you will need approximately 2,641 yards (2,415 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 9 skeins or roughly 845 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Oversized Sweater

2,641Total Yards
2,415Total Meters
9Skeins to Buy
845gTotal Weight
23 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Adult Oversized Sweater? 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 Adult Oversized Sweater
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 16 balls ($36.80 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 20 balls ($76.00 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 16 balls ($47.84 est.)

Alpine Stitch — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Alpine Stitch: 1.45x. 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) 1,981 yds 1,811 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,935 yds 2,684 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,170 yds 2,899 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,170 yds 2,899 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,503 yds 5,032 m 18
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,924 yds 7,246 m 26
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 10,895 yds 9,962 m 36
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 13,207 yds 12,076 m 43
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 15,683 yds 14,341 m 51
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 18,819 yds 17,208 m 61
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 19,076 yds 17,443 m 62
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 835 yds 764 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,101 yds 1,007 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,495 yds 2,281 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 726 yds 664 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,049 yds 959 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,157 yds 1,972 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,641 yds 2,415 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 939 yds 859 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 367 yds 336 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 528 yds 483 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 385 yds 352 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,189 yds 1,087 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,849 yds 1,691 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,585 yds 1,449 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,641 yards of Alpine Stitch takes approximately 23 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$58.50Yarn Cost
$407.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Adult Oversized Sweater — Alpine Stitch)

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