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 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 1,673 yards (1,530 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 8 skeins or roughly 753 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) | 9 balls ($53.91 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 14 balls ($41.86 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 8 balls ($29.52 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 18 balls ($62.82 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 21 balls ($46.20 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 21 balls ($71.40 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.) |
Treble Crochet (tr) — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). 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) | 1,129 yds | 1,032 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,673 yds | 1,530 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,807 yds | 1,652 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,807 yds | 1,652 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 3,136 yds | 2,868 m | 15 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 4,516 yds | 4,129 m | 21 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 6,210 yds | 5,678 m | 29 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 7,527 yds | 6,883 m | 35 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 8,939 yds | 8,174 m | 41 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 10,726 yds | 9,808 m | 49 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 10,873 yds | 9,942 m | 50 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 476 yds | 435 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 627 yds | 573 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,422 yds | 1,300 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 414 yds | 379 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 598 yds | 547 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,229 yds | 1,124 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,505 yds | 1,376 m | 7 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 535 yds | 489 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 209 yds | 191 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 301 yds | 275 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 220 yds | 201 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 677 yds | 619 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,054 yds | 964 m | 5 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 903 yds | 826 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 1,673 yards of Treble Crochet (tr) takes approximately 14.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Receiving Blanket — Treble Crochet (tr))
- 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)