How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Double Crochet (dc) Dining Table Runner?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Dining Table Runner worked in the Double Crochet (dc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble Crochet (tr), in French as Bride (b), and in Spanish as Punto Alto / Vareta (pa)) 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 Dining Table Runner measuring 14 inches wide by 72 inches long (36 cm × 183 cm), you will need approximately 1,275 yards (1,166 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 5 skeins or roughly 472 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Dining Table Runner

1,275Total Yards
1,166Total Meters
5Skeins to Buy
472gTotal Weight
11.1 hrsEst. Time

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

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 DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Dining Table Runner
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 3 balls ($23.97 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 6 balls ($35.94 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 4 balls ($13.96 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 5 balls ($19.95 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 12 balls ($40.80 est.)

Double Crochet (dc) — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Double Crochet (dc): 1.25x. 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) 1,366 yds 1,249 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,024 yds 1,851 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,186 yds 1,999 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,186 yds 1,999 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,795 yds 3,470 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 5,465 yds 4,997 m 21
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 7,514 yds 6,871 m 28
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 9,108 yds 8,328 m 34
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 10,816 yds 9,890 m 41
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 12,979 yds 11,868 m 49
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 13,156 yds 12,030 m 49
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 576 yds 527 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 759 yds 694 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,720 yds 1,573 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 501 yds 458 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 724 yds 662 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,488 yds 1,361 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,822 yds 1,666 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 648 yds 593 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 253 yds 231 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 364 yds 333 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 266 yds 243 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 820 yds 750 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,275 yds 1,166 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,093 yds 999 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,275 yards of Double Crochet (dc) takes approximately 11.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$32.50Yarn Cost
$203.00Fair Retail Price

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