How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch Receiving Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Bean Stitch, in French as Point Haricot (Bean Stitch), and in Spanish as Punto Frijol / Mini Bean) with Fine / Sport Weight (#2) 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 2,753 yards (2,517 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 9 skeins or roughly 881 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Receiving Blanket

2,753Total Yards
2,517Total Meters
9Skeins to Buy
881gTotal Weight
23.9 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Receiving Blanket? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Receiving Blanket
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 16 balls ($36.80 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 21 balls ($79.80 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 16 balls ($47.84 est.)

Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch: 1.36x. 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) 1,858 yds 1,699 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,753 yds 2,517 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,973 yds 2,719 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,973 yds 2,719 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,161 yds 4,719 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,432 yds 6,796 m 24
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 10,219 yds 9,344 m 33
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 12,387 yds 11,327 m 40
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 14,709 yds 13,450 m 48
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 17,651 yds 16,140 m 57
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 17,892 yds 16,360 m 58
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 783 yds 716 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,032 yds 944 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,340 yds 2,140 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 681 yds 623 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 984 yds 900 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,023 yds 1,850 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,477 yds 2,265 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 881 yds 806 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 344 yds 315 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 495 yds 453 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 361 yds 330 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,115 yds 1,020 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,734 yds 1,586 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,486 yds 1,359 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,753 yards of Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch takes approximately 23.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$58.50Yarn Cost
$421.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Receiving Blanket — Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch)

Compare All 30 Stitches (Receiving Blanket — Fine / Sport Weight (#2))