If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Star / Daisy Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Marguerite Stitch, in French as Point Étoile / Marguerite, and in Spanish as Punto Estrella / Margarita) 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 3,036 yards (2,776 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 10 skeins or roughly 972 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Receiving Blanket
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) | 18 balls ($41.40 est.) |
| Schachenmayr Catania | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 137 yds (50g) | 23 balls ($87.40 est.) |
| YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn | 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic | 174 yds (50g) | 18 balls ($53.82 est.) |
Star / Daisy 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 Star / Daisy Stitch: 1.5x. 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) | 2,049 yds | 1,874 m | 7 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 3,036 yds | 2,776 m | 10 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,279 yds | 2,998 m | 11 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,279 yds | 2,998 m | 11 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 5,693 yds | 5,206 m | 19 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 8,197 yds | 7,495 m | 27 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 11,271 yds | 10,306 m | 37 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 13,662 yds | 12,493 m | 45 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 16,224 yds | 14,835 m | 53 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 19,468 yds | 17,802 m | 63 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 19,734 yds | 18,045 m | 64 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 863 yds | 789 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 1,139 yds | 1,042 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 2,581 yds | 2,360 m | 9 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 751 yds | 687 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 1,085 yds | 992 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 2,231 yds | 2,040 m | 8 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 2,732 yds | 2,498 m | 9 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 972 yds | 889 m | 4 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 380 yds | 347 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 546 yds | 499 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 398 yds | 364 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 1,230 yds | 1,125 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,913 yds | 1,749 m | 7 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,639 yds | 1,499 m | 6 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 3,036 yards of Star / Daisy Stitch takes approximately 26.4 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Receiving Blanket — Star / Daisy 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 — Fine / Sport Weight (#2))
- 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)