If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Single Crochet (sc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Double Crochet (dc)) 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 1,267 yards (1,159 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 6 skeins or roughly 570 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Use our live interactive calculator below to adjust the exact width, length, and skein yardage from your yarn label to update your project shopping list immediately:
Interactive Receiving Blanket Yardage & Skein Calculator
Why Single Crochet (sc) Impacts Your Receiving Blanket Yardage
Every crochet stitch wraps yarn around the hook differently, which dramatically changes how much yarn a project consumes per square inch. The Single Crochet (sc) has a tested yarn-consumption multiplier of 1x compared to standard flat single crochet.
In terms of drape and fabric feel, working the Single Crochet (sc) produces a dense, sturdy, non-holey fabric ideal for durable pieces. Because of this stitch density, your finished Receiving Blanket will weigh approximately 570 grams once completed.
When pairing this stitch with Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn, we recommend working your initial 4×4 inch gauge swatch using a 5.0mm (H-8) crochet hook. Popular commercial yarns in this exact weight class include Red Heart Super Saver, Caron Simply Soft, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Lily Sugar’n Cream.
If your personal crochet tension tends to be loose, or if you plan to add a multi-row ribbed, scalloped, or pom-pom border around the perimeter of your Receiving Blanket, picking up one extra skein beyond the 6-skein estimate ensures you never run short on the final edging row.
Complete Size & Yardage Chart for Single Crochet (sc) in Worsted / Medium (#4)
Wondering how much Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn you would need if you decided to make your project slightly larger or smaller? Compare all 25 standard crochet project dimensions worked in Single Crochet (sc) in the scrollable chart below:
| Project Size | Dimensions (In / Cm) | Total Yards | Total Meters | Skeins (220 yd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blanket | 30″ × 36″ (76×91cm) | 855 yds | 782 m | 4 skeins |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,267 yds | 1,159 m | 6 skeins |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,369 yds | 1,252 m | 7 skeins |
| Lapghan / Wheelchair Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,369 yds | 1,252 m | 7 skeins |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,376 yds | 2,173 m | 11 skeins |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,421 yds | 3,128 m | 16 skeins |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 4,704 yds | 4,301 m | 22 skeins |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 5,702 yds | 5,214 m | 26 skeins |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 6,772 yds | 6,192 m | 31 skeins |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 8,126 yds | 7,430 m | 37 skeins |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 8,237 yds | 7,532 m | 38 skeins |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 360 yds | 329 m | 2 skeins |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 475 yds | 434 m | 3 skeins |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,077 yds | 985 m | 5 skeins |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 314 yds | 287 m | 2 skeins |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 453 yds | 414 m | 3 skeins |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 931 yds | 851 m | 5 skeins |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,140 yds | 1,042 m | 6 skeins |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 406 yds | 371 m | 2 skeins |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 158 yds | 144 m | 1 skeins |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 228 yds | 208 m | 2 skeins |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 166 yds | 152 m | 1 skeins |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover (Both Sides) | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 513 yds | 469 m | 3 skeins |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 798 yds | 730 m | 4 skeins |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 684 yds | 625 m | 4 skeins |
Handmade Seller Pricing Calculator for a Single Crochet (sc) Receiving Blanket
Many makers who crochet items for Etsy, custom commissions, or winter craft fairs accidentally underprice their work by only charging for yarn. Crocheting 1,267 yards of Single Crochet (sc) requires approximately 11 hours of focused hand labor at an average pace of 115 yards per hour.
Use the interactive pricing calculator below to combine your 6 skeins of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn with your hourly labor rate and packaging costs:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare Other Yarn Weights for Your Single Crochet (sc) Receiving Blanket
Changing your yarn weight from Worsted / Medium (#4) to a thinner or chunkier fiber changes both your recommended hook size and total yardage. Click any yarn weight below to recalculate your Receiving Blanket automatically:
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare Other Stitches for a Receiving Blanket (Worsted / Medium (#4))
Want to see how much yarn you would save with an airy stitch or how much extra yarn a textured 3D stitch requires? Select any stitch below to view the updated yardage for your Receiving Blanket:
- 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 (hhdc) (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)