If you are getting ready to crochet a Dining Table Runner worked in the Modern Block Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Block Stitch, in French as Point Bloc Moderne, and in Spanish as Punto Bloque) 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 Dining Table Runner measuring 14 inches wide by 72 inches long (36 cm × 183 cm), you will need approximately 974 yards (891 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 5 skeins or roughly 438 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Dining Table Runner
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Dining Table Runner? 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 Dining Table Runner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 3 balls ($14.97 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 4 balls ($21.96 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 2 balls ($23.98 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 6 balls ($35.94 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 9 balls ($26.91 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 5 balls ($18.45 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 11 balls ($38.39 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 12 balls ($26.40 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 12 balls ($40.80 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 6 balls ($35.40 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 3 balls ($13.47 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 3 balls ($15.87 est.) |
Modern Block Stitch — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Modern Block Stitch: 1.22x. 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) | 1,044 yds | 955 m | 5 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,546 yds | 1,414 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,670 yds | 1,527 m | 8 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,670 yds | 1,527 m | 8 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,899 yds | 2,651 m | 14 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 4,174 yds | 3,817 m | 19 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 5,739 yds | 5,248 m | 27 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 6,957 yds | 6,361 m | 32 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 8,261 yds | 7,554 m | 38 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 9,914 yds | 9,065 m | 46 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 10,049 yds | 9,189 m | 46 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 440 yds | 402 m | 2 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 580 yds | 530 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,314 yds | 1,202 m | 6 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 383 yds | 350 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 553 yds | 506 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,136 yds | 1,039 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,391 yds | 1,272 m | 7 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 495 yds | 453 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 193 yds | 176 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 278 yds | 254 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 203 yds | 186 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 626 yds | 572 m | 3 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 974 yds | 891 m | 5 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 835 yds | 764 m | 4 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 974 yards of Modern Block Stitch takes approximately 8.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Dining Table Runner — Modern Block 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 (Dining Table Runner — 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)