How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Treble Crochet (tr) Receiving Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Treble Crochet (tr) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Double Treble (dtr), in French as Double Bride (db), and in Spanish as Punto Alto Doble (pad)) with DK / Light Worsted (#3) 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 2,137 yards (1,954 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 8 skeins or roughly 791 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Receiving Blanket

2,137Total Yards
1,954Total Meters
8Skeins to Buy
791gTotal Weight
18.6 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (DK / Light Worsted (#3))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Receiving Blanket? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Receiving Blanket
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 4 balls ($31.96 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 10 balls ($59.90 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 7 balls ($24.43 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 8 balls ($31.92 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 20 balls ($68.00 est.)

Treble Crochet (tr) — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Treble Crochet (tr): 1.32x. 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) 1,443 yds 1,319 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,137 yds 1,954 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,308 yds 2,110 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,308 yds 2,110 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,008 yds 3,665 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 5,771 yds 5,277 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 7,935 yds 7,256 m 30
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 9,618 yds 8,795 m 36
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 11,421 yds 10,443 m 43
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 13,706 yds 12,533 m 51
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 13,893 yds 12,704 m 52
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 608 yds 556 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 802 yds 733 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,817 yds 1,661 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 529 yds 484 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 764 yds 699 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,571 yds 1,437 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,924 yds 1,759 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 684 yds 625 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 267 yds 244 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 385 yds 352 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 281 yds 257 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 866 yds 792 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,347 yds 1,232 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,154 yds 1,055 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,137 yards of Treble Crochet (tr) takes approximately 18.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$52.00Yarn Cost
$335.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Receiving Blanket — Treble Crochet (tr))

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