If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket 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 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 Standard Throw Blanket measuring 50 inches wide by 60 inches long (127 cm × 152 cm), you will need approximately 3,704 yards (3,387 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 14 skeins or roughly 1,370 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (DK / Light Worsted (#3))
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 DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Standard Throw Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Brand Mandala | 100% Acrylic | 590 yds (150g) | 7 balls ($55.93 est.) |
| Lion Brand Coboo | 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo | 232 yds (100g) | 16 balls ($95.84 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special DK | 100% Premium Acrylic | 322 yds (100g) | 12 balls ($41.88 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Simply DK | 100% Acrylic | 302 yds (100g) | 13 balls ($51.87 est.) |
| DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 109 yds (50g) | 34 balls ($115.60 est.) |
Modern Block 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 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) | 1,333 yds | 1,219 m | 5 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,975 yds | 1,806 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,133 yds | 1,950 m | 8 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,133 yds | 1,950 m | 8 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 3,704 yds | 3,387 m | 14 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 5,334 yds | 4,877 m | 20 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 7,334 yds | 6,706 m | 28 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 8,889 yds | 8,128 m | 33 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 10,556 yds | 9,652 m | 40 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 12,667 yds | 11,583 m | 47 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 12,840 yds | 11,741 m | 48 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 562 yds | 514 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 741 yds | 678 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,679 yds | 1,535 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 489 yds | 447 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 706 yds | 646 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,452 yds | 1,328 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,778 yds | 1,626 m | 7 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 632 yds | 578 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 247 yds | 226 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 356 yds | 326 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 259 yds | 237 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 800 yds | 732 m | 3 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,245 yds | 1,138 m | 5 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,067 yds | 976 m | 4 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 3,704 yards of Modern Block Stitch takes approximately 32.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Standard Throw Blanket — 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 (Standard Throw Blanket — DK / Light Worsted (#3))
- 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)