How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Classic Granny Stripe Queen Size Bed Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Queen Size Bed Blanket worked in the Classic Granny Stripe (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Granny Cluster, in French as Rayures Granny, and in Spanish as Punto Granny a Rayas) 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 10,383 yards (9,494 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 39 skeins or roughly 3,842 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Queen Size Bed Blanket

10,383Total Yards
9,494Total Meters
39Skeins to Buy
3,842gTotal Weight
90.3 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) 18 balls ($143.82 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 45 balls ($269.55 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 33 balls ($115.17 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 35 balls ($139.65 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 96 balls ($326.40 est.)

Classic Granny Stripe — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Classic Granny Stripe: 1.2x. 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) 1,312 yds 1,200 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,943 yds 1,777 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,098 yds 1,918 m 8
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,098 yds 1,918 m 8
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,643 yds 3,331 m 14
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 5,246 yds 4,797 m 20
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 7,214 yds 6,596 m 27
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 8,744 yds 7,996 m 33
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 10,383 yds 9,494 m 39
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 12,460 yds 11,393 m 47
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 12,630 yds 11,549 m 47
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 553 yds 506 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 729 yds 667 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,652 yds 1,511 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 481 yds 440 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 695 yds 636 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,428 yds 1,306 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,749 yds 1,599 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 622 yds 569 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 243 yds 222 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 350 yds 320 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 255 yds 233 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 787 yds 720 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,224 yds 1,119 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,049 yds 959 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 10,383 yards of Classic Granny Stripe takes approximately 90.3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$253.50Yarn Cost
$1,612.00Fair Retail Price

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