How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Bobble Stitch Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Bobble Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Bobble Stitch, in French as Point Noppe (Bobble), and in Spanish as Punto Burbuja / Garbanzo) 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 5,617 yards (5,136 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 21 skeins or roughly 2,078 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

5,617Total Yards
5,136Total Meters
21Skeins to Buy
2,078gTotal Weight
48.8 hrsEst. Time

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) 10 balls ($79.90 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 25 balls ($149.75 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 18 balls ($62.82 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 19 balls ($75.81 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 52 balls ($176.80 est.)

Bobble 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 Bobble Stitch: 1.85x. 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) 2,022 yds 1,849 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,996 yds 2,740 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,235 yds 2,958 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,235 yds 2,958 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,617 yds 5,136 m 21
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 8,088 yds 7,396 m 30
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 11,121 yds 10,169 m 42
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 13,480 yds 12,326 m 50
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 16,007 yds 14,637 m 60
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 19,209 yds 17,565 m 72
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 19,471 yds 17,804 m 73
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 852 yds 779 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,123 yds 1,027 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,546 yds 2,328 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 741 yds 678 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,071 yds 979 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,202 yds 2,014 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,696 yds 2,465 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 959 yds 877 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 374 yds 342 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 539 yds 493 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 393 yds 359 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,213 yds 1,109 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,887 yds 1,725 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,618 yds 1,479 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 5,617 yards of Bobble Stitch takes approximately 48.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$136.50Yarn Cost
$872.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Standard Throw Blanket — Bobble Stitch)

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