How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Bean Stitch, in French as Point Haricot (Bean Stitch), and in Spanish as Punto Frijol / Mini Bean) with Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Standard Throw Blanket measuring 50 inches wide by 60 inches long (127 cm × 152 cm), you will need approximately 6,283 yards (5,745 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 16 skeins or roughly 1,571 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

6,283Total Yards
5,745Total Meters
16Skeins to Buy
1,571gTotal Weight
54.6 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Fine / Fingering (#1))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Standard Throw Blanket? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Standard Throw Blanket
Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 46 balls ($151.34 est.)

Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch: 1.36x. 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) 2,262 yds 2,068 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,351 yds 3,064 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,619 yds 3,309 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,619 yds 3,309 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 6,283 yds 5,745 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 9,048 yds 8,273 m 23
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 12,441 yds 11,376 m 32
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 15,080 yds 13,789 m 38
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 17,907 yds 16,374 m 45
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 21,489 yds 19,650 m 54
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 21,782 yds 19,917 m 55
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 953 yds 871 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,257 yds 1,149 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,848 yds 2,604 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 829 yds 758 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,198 yds 1,095 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,463 yds 2,252 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,016 yds 2,758 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,072 yds 980 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 419 yds 383 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 603 yds 551 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 440 yds 402 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,357 yds 1,241 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,111 yds 1,930 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,810 yds 1,655 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 6,283 yards of Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch takes approximately 54.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$104.00Yarn Cost
$927.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Standard Throw Blanket — Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch)

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