How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Classic Granny Stripe Queen Size Bed Blanket?

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 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 Queen Size Bed Blanket measuring 90 inches wide by 95 inches long (229 cm × 241 cm), you will need approximately 15,800 yards (14,448 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 40 skeins or roughly 3,950 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Queen Size Bed Blanket

15,800Total Yards
14,448Total Meters
40Skeins to Buy
3,950gTotal Weight
137.4 hrsEst. Time

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

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

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Queen Size Bed Blanket
Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 116 balls ($381.64 est.)

Classic Granny Stripe — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). 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) 1,996 yds 1,825 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,957 yds 2,704 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,193 yds 2,920 m 8
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,193 yds 2,920 m 8
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,544 yds 5,069 m 14
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,983 yds 7,300 m 20
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 10,977 yds 10,037 m 28
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 13,306 yds 12,167 m 34
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 15,800 yds 14,448 m 40
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 18,960 yds 17,337 m 48
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 19,219 yds 17,574 m 49
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 841 yds 769 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,109 yds 1,014 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,513 yds 2,298 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 732 yds 669 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,057 yds 967 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,173 yds 1,987 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,661 yds 2,433 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 946 yds 865 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 370 yds 338 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 532 yds 486 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 388 yds 355 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,198 yds 1,095 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,863 yds 1,704 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,597 yds 1,460 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 15,800 yards of Classic Granny Stripe takes approximately 137.4 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$260.00Yarn Cost
$2,325.00Fair Retail Price

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