How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Waffle Stitch Queen Size Bed Blanket?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Queen Size Bed Blanket worked in the Waffle Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Waffle Stitch, in French as Point Gaufre, and in Spanish as Punto Waffle / Gofre) 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 21,726 yards (19,866 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 55 skeins or roughly 5,432 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Queen Size Bed Blanket

21,726Total Yards
19,866Total Meters
55Skeins to Buy
5,432gTotal Weight
188.9 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) 159 balls ($523.11 est.)

Waffle 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 Waffle Stitch: 1.65x. 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) 2,744 yds 2,509 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 4,066 yds 3,718 m 11
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,391 yds 4,015 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,391 yds 4,015 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 7,623 yds 6,970 m 20
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 10,977 yds 10,037 m 28
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 15,094 yds 13,802 m 38
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 18,295 yds 16,729 m 46
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 21,726 yds 19,866 m 55
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 26,071 yds 23,839 m 66
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 26,426 yds 24,164 m 67
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,156 yds 1,057 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,525 yds 1,394 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,456 yds 3,160 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 1,006 yds 920 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,453 yds 1,329 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,988 yds 2,732 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,659 yds 3,346 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,301 yds 1,190 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 508 yds 465 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 732 yds 669 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 534 yds 488 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,647 yds 1,506 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,561 yds 2,342 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 2,195 yds 2,007 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 21,726 yards of Waffle Stitch takes approximately 188.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$357.50Yarn Cost
$3,195.00Fair Retail Price

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