How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Queen Size Bed Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Queen Size Bed Blanket worked in the Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as C2C Box Stitch, in French as Point C2C (Coin à Coin), and in Spanish as Punto C2C (Esquina a Esquina)) with DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Queen Size Bed Blanket measuring 90 inches wide by 95 inches long (229 cm × 241 cm), you will need approximately 11,681 yards (10,681 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 44 skeins or roughly 4,322 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Queen Size Bed Blanket

11,681Total Yards
10,681Total Meters
44Skeins to Buy
4,322gTotal Weight
101.6 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (DK / Light Worsted (#3))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Queen Size Bed Blanket? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Queen Size Bed Blanket
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 20 balls ($159.80 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 51 balls ($305.49 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 37 balls ($129.13 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 39 balls ($155.61 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 108 balls ($367.20 est.)

Corner-to-Corner (C2C) — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Corner-to-Corner (C2C): 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) 1,475 yds 1,349 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,186 yds 1,999 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,361 yds 2,159 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,361 yds 2,159 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,099 yds 3,748 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 5,902 yds 5,397 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 8,115 yds 7,420 m 31
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 9,837 yds 8,995 m 37
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 11,681 yds 10,681 m 44
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 14,017 yds 12,817 m 52
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 14,208 yds 12,992 m 53
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 622 yds 569 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 820 yds 750 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,858 yds 1,699 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 541 yds 495 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 781 yds 714 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,607 yds 1,469 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,967 yds 1,799 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 699 yds 639 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 273 yds 250 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 393 yds 359 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 287 yds 262 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 885 yds 809 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,377 yds 1,259 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,180 yds 1,079 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 11,681 yards of Corner-to-Corner (C2C) takes approximately 101.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$286.00Yarn Cost
$1,814.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Queen Size Bed Blanket — Corner-to-Corner (C2C))

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