How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Popcorn Stitch Adult Oversized Sweater?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Oversized Sweater worked in the Popcorn Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Popcorn Stitch, in French as Point Popcorn, and in Spanish as Punto Popcorn / Palomita) with Super Fine / Fingering (#1) 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 4,213 yards (3,852 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 11 skeins or roughly 1,053 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Oversized Sweater

4,213Total Yards
3,852Total Meters
11Skeins to Buy
1,053gTotal Weight
36.6 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Fine / Fingering (#1))

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 Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Adult Oversized Sweater
Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 31 balls ($101.99 est.)

Popcorn Stitch — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Popcorn Stitch: 1.9x. 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) 3,160 yds 2,890 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 4,682 yds 4,281 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 5,056 yds 4,623 m 13
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 5,056 yds 4,623 m 13
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 8,778 yds 8,027 m 22
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 12,640 yds 11,558 m 32
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 17,380 yds 15,892 m 44
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 21,067 yds 19,264 m 53
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 25,017 yds 22,876 m 63
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 30,021 yds 27,451 m 76
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 30,430 yds 27,825 m 77
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,331 yds 1,217 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,756 yds 1,606 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,979 yds 3,638 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 1,159 yds 1,060 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,674 yds 1,531 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 3,441 yds 3,146 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 4,213 yds 3,852 m 11
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,498 yds 1,370 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 585 yds 535 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 843 yds 771 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 614 yds 561 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,896 yds 1,734 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,949 yds 2,697 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 2,528 yds 2,312 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 4,213 yards of Popcorn Stitch takes approximately 36.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$71.50Yarn Cost
$624.50Fair Retail Price

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