If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Shell Stitch, in French as Point Coquille / Éventail, and in Spanish as Punto Abanico / Concha) with Worsted / Medium (#4) 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 1,749 yards (1,599 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 8 skeins or roughly 787 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Receiving Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Receiving Blanket? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Receiving Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 5 balls ($24.95 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 6 balls ($32.94 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 3 balls ($35.97 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 10 balls ($59.90 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 15 balls ($44.85 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 9 balls ($33.21 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 19 balls ($66.31 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 22 balls ($48.40 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 22 balls ($74.80 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 11 balls ($64.90 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 5 balls ($22.45 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 5 balls ($26.45 est.) |
Classic Fan / Shell Stitch — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Classic Fan / Shell Stitch: 1.38x. 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) | 1,180 yds | 1,079 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,749 yds | 1,599 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,889 yds | 1,727 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,889 yds | 1,727 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 3,279 yds | 2,998 m | 15 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 4,722 yds | 4,318 m | 22 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 6,492 yds | 5,936 m | 30 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 7,869 yds | 7,195 m | 36 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 9,345 yds | 8,545 m | 43 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 11,214 yds | 10,254 m | 51 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 11,367 yds | 10,394 m | 52 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 497 yds | 454 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 656 yds | 600 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,486 yds | 1,359 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 433 yds | 396 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 625 yds | 572 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,285 yds | 1,175 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,574 yds | 1,439 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 560 yds | 512 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 219 yds | 200 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 315 yds | 288 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 230 yds | 210 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 708 yds | 647 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,102 yds | 1,008 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 944 yds | 863 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 1,749 yards of Classic Fan / Shell Stitch takes approximately 15.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Receiving Blanket — Classic Fan / Shell Stitch)
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (Receiving Blanket — Worsted / Medium (#4))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)