How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Double Crochet (dc) Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Double Crochet (dc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble Crochet (tr), in French as Bride (b), and in Spanish as Punto Alto / Vareta (pa)) 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 5,775 yards (5,281 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 15 skeins or roughly 1,444 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

5,775Total Yards
5,281Total Meters
15Skeins to Buy
1,444gTotal Weight
50.2 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) 43 balls ($141.47 est.)

Double Crochet (dc) — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Double Crochet (dc): 1.25x. 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) 2,079 yds 1,901 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,080 yds 2,816 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,326 yds 3,041 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,326 yds 3,041 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,775 yds 5,281 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 8,316 yds 7,604 m 21
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 11,435 yds 10,456 m 29
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 13,860 yds 12,674 m 35
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 16,459 yds 15,050 m 42
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 19,751 yds 18,060 m 50
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 20,020 yds 18,306 m 51
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 876 yds 801 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,155 yds 1,056 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,618 yds 2,394 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 762 yds 697 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,101 yds 1,007 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,264 yds 2,070 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,772 yds 2,535 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 986 yds 902 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 385 yds 352 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 554 yds 507 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 404 yds 369 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,247 yds 1,140 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,940 yds 1,774 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,663 yds 1,521 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 5,775 yards of Double Crochet (dc) takes approximately 50.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$97.50Yarn Cost
$854.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Standard Throw Blanket — Double Crochet (dc))

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