How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Alpine Stitch Receiving Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Alpine Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Alpine Stitch, in French as Point Alpin, and in Spanish as Punto Alpino) 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 Receiving Blanket measuring 40 inches wide by 40 inches long (102 cm × 102 cm), you will need approximately 3,573 yards (3,267 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 9 skeins or roughly 893 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Receiving Blanket

3,573Total Yards
3,267Total Meters
9Skeins to Buy
893gTotal Weight
31.1 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Receiving 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 Receiving Blanket
Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 27 balls ($88.83 est.)

Alpine 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 Alpine Stitch: 1.45x. 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) 2,412 yds 2,206 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,573 yds 3,267 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,859 yds 3,529 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,859 yds 3,529 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 6,699 yds 6,126 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 9,647 yds 8,821 m 25
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 13,264 yds 12,129 m 34
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 16,078 yds 14,702 m 41
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 19,092 yds 17,458 m 48
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 22,911 yds 20,950 m 58
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 23,223 yds 21,235 m 59
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,016 yds 929 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,340 yds 1,225 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,037 yds 2,777 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 884 yds 808 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,277 yds 1,168 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,626 yds 2,401 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,216 yds 2,941 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,143 yds 1,045 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 447 yds 409 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 643 yds 588 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 469 yds 429 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,447 yds 1,323 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,251 yds 2,058 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,929 yds 1,764 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 3,573 yards of Alpine Stitch takes approximately 31.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$58.50Yarn Cost
$529.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Receiving Blanket — Alpine Stitch)

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