How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) 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 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 8,547 yards (7,815 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 22 skeins or roughly 2,137 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

8,547Total Yards
7,815Total Meters
22Skeins to Buy
2,137gTotal Weight
74.3 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) 63 balls ($207.27 est.)

Bobble 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 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) 3,077 yds 2,814 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 4,558 yds 4,168 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,923 yds 4,502 m 13
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,923 yds 4,502 m 13
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 8,547 yds 7,815 m 22
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 12,308 yds 11,254 m 31
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 16,923 yds 15,474 m 43
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 20,513 yds 18,757 m 52
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 24,359 yds 22,274 m 61
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 29,231 yds 26,729 m 74
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 29,630 yds 27,094 m 75
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,296 yds 1,185 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,709 yds 1,563 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,875 yds 3,543 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 1,128 yds 1,031 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,630 yds 1,490 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 3,350 yds 3,063 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 4,103 yds 3,752 m 11
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,459 yds 1,334 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 570 yds 521 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 821 yds 751 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 598 yds 547 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,846 yds 1,688 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,872 yds 2,626 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 2,462 yds 2,251 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 8,547 yards of Bobble Stitch takes approximately 74.3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$143.00Yarn Cost
$1,261.50Fair Retail Price

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

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