How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Solid Granny Square Stitch Dining Table Runner?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Dining Table Runner worked in the Solid Granny Square Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Solid Granny, in French as Carré Granny Plein, and in Spanish as Granny Square Sólido) 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 1,326 yards (1,212 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 5 skeins or roughly 491 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Dining Table Runner

1,326Total Yards
1,212Total Meters
5Skeins to Buy
491gTotal Weight
11.5 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) 5 balls ($17.45 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) 13 balls ($44.20 est.)

Solid Granny Square Stitch — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Solid Granny Square Stitch: 1.3x. 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) 1,421 yds 1,299 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,105 yds 1,925 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,273 yds 2,078 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,273 yds 2,078 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,947 yds 3,609 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 5,683 yds 5,197 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 7,815 yds 7,146 m 29
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 9,472 yds 8,661 m 36
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 11,248 yds 10,285 m 42
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 13,498 yds 12,343 m 50
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 13,682 yds 12,511 m 51
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 599 yds 548 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 789 yds 721 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,789 yds 1,636 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 521 yds 476 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 753 yds 689 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,547 yds 1,415 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,894 yds 1,732 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 674 yds 616 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 263 yds 240 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 379 yds 347 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 276 yds 252 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 853 yds 780 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,326 yds 1,212 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,137 yds 1,040 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,326 yards of Solid Granny Square Stitch takes approximately 11.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$32.50Yarn Cost
$209.00Fair Retail Price

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