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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Feather Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Feather Stitch, in French as Point Plume, and in Spanish as Punto Pluma) 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 7,161 yards (6,548 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 18 skeins or roughly 1,790 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

7,161Total Yards
6,548Total Meters
18Skeins to Buy
1,790gTotal Weight
62.3 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) 53 balls ($174.37 est.)

Feather 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 Feather Stitch: 1.55x. 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) 2,578 yds 2,357 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,819 yds 3,492 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,125 yds 3,772 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,125 yds 3,772 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 7,161 yds 6,548 m 18
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 10,312 yds 9,429 m 26
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 14,179 yds 12,965 m 36
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 17,186 yds 15,715 m 43
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 20,409 yds 18,662 m 52
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 24,491 yds 22,395 m 62
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 24,825 yds 22,700 m 63
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,086 yds 993 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,432 yds 1,309 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,246 yds 2,968 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 945 yds 864 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,365 yds 1,248 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,807 yds 2,567 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,437 yds 3,143 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,222 yds 1,117 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 477 yds 436 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 687 yds 628 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 501 yds 458 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,547 yds 1,415 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,406 yds 2,200 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 2,062 yds 1,885 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 7,161 yards of Feather Stitch takes approximately 62.3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$117.00Yarn Cost
$1,055.50Fair Retail Price

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

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