How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Moss / Linen Stitch Receiving Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Moss / Linen Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Granite Stitch, in French as Point de Riz / Point Granit, and in Spanish as Punto Musgo / Granito) 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 2,186 yards (1,999 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 8 skeins or roughly 700 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Receiving Blanket

2,186Total Yards
1,999Total Meters
8Skeins to Buy
700gTotal Weight
19 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) 13 balls ($29.90 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 16 balls ($60.80 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 13 balls ($38.87 est.)

Moss / Linen 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 Moss / Linen Stitch: 1.08x. 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) 1,475 yds 1,349 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,186 yds 1,999 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,361 yds 2,159 m 8
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,361 yds 2,159 m 8
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,099 yds 3,748 m 14
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 5,902 yds 5,397 m 20
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 8,115 yds 7,420 m 27
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 9,837 yds 8,995 m 32
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 11,681 yds 10,681 m 38
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 14,017 yds 12,817 m 46
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 14,208 yds 12,992 m 46
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 622 yds 569 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 820 yds 750 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,858 yds 1,699 m 6
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 541 yds 495 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 781 yds 714 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,607 yds 1,469 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,967 yds 1,799 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 699 yds 639 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 273 yds 250 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 393 yds 359 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 287 yds 262 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 885 yds 809 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,377 yds 1,259 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,180 yds 1,079 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,186 yards of Moss / Linen Stitch takes approximately 19 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$52.00Yarn Cost
$341.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Receiving Blanket — Moss / Linen Stitch)

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