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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Oversized Sweater worked in the Basketweave Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Basketweave, in French as Point Tressé / Vannerie, and in Spanish as Punto Cesta / Canasta) 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 3,097 yards (2,832 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 10 skeins or roughly 991 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Oversized Sweater

3,097Total Yards
2,832Total Meters
10Skeins to Buy
991gTotal Weight
26.9 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) 18 balls ($41.40 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 23 balls ($87.40 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 18 balls ($53.82 est.)

Basketweave 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 Basketweave Stitch: 1.7x. 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) 2,323 yds 2,124 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,441 yds 3,146 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,716 yds 3,398 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,716 yds 3,398 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 6,452 yds 5,900 m 21
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 9,290 yds 8,495 m 30
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 12,774 yds 11,681 m 42
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 15,484 yds 14,159 m 50
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 18,387 yds 16,813 m 60
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 22,064 yds 20,175 m 72
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 22,365 yds 20,451 m 73
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 978 yds 894 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,290 yds 1,180 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,925 yds 2,675 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 852 yds 779 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,230 yds 1,125 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,529 yds 2,313 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,097 yds 2,832 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,101 yds 1,007 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 430 yds 393 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 619 yds 566 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 452 yds 413 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,394 yds 1,275 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,168 yds 1,982 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,858 yds 1,699 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 3,097 yards of Basketweave Stitch takes approximately 26.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$65.00Yarn Cost
$472.50Fair Retail Price

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