How Much Worsted / Medium (#4) Yarn for a Half Double Crochet (hdc) Standard Throw Blanket?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Half Double Crochet (hdc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Half Treble (htr)) with Worsted / Medium (#4) 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 2,732 yards (2,498 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 13 skeins or roughly 1,229 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Use our live interactive calculator below to adjust the exact width, length, and skein yardage from your yarn label to update your project shopping list immediately:

Interactive Standard Throw Blanket Yardage & Skein Calculator

2,732Total Yards
2,498Total Meters
13Skeins to Buy
1,229gTotal Weight
23.8 hrsEst. Crochet Time

Why Half Double Crochet (hdc) Impacts Your Standard Throw Blanket Yardage

Every crochet stitch wraps yarn around the hook differently, which dramatically changes how much yarn a project consumes per square inch. The Half Double Crochet (hdc) has a tested yarn-consumption multiplier of 1.15x compared to standard flat single crochet.

In terms of drape and fabric feel, working the Half Double Crochet (hdc) produces a warm, balanced fabric that builds height quickly with moderate drape. Because of this stitch density, your finished Standard Throw Blanket will weigh approximately 1,229 grams once completed.

When pairing this stitch with Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn, we recommend working your initial 4×4 inch gauge swatch using a 5.0mm (H-8) crochet hook. Popular commercial yarns in this exact weight class include Red Heart Super Saver, Caron Simply Soft, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Lily Sugar’n Cream.

If your personal crochet tension tends to be loose, or if you plan to add a multi-row ribbed, scalloped, or pom-pom border around the perimeter of your Standard Throw Blanket, picking up one extra skein beyond the 13-skein estimate ensures you never run short on the final edging row.

Complete Size & Yardage Chart for Half Double Crochet (hdc) in Worsted / Medium (#4)

Wondering how much Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn you would need if you decided to make your project slightly larger or smaller? Compare all 25 standard crochet project dimensions worked in Half Double Crochet (hdc) in the scrollable chart below:

Project Size Dimensions (In / Cm) Total Yards Total Meters Skeins (220 yd)
Baby Blanket 30″ × 36″ (76×91cm) 984 yds 900 m 5 skeins
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,457 yds 1,332 m 7 skeins
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,574 yds 1,439 m 8 skeins
Lapghan / Wheelchair Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,574 yds 1,439 m 8 skeins
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,732 yds 2,498 m 13 skeins
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,935 yds 3,598 m 18 skeins
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 5,410 yds 4,947 m 25 skeins
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 6,558 yds 5,997 m 30 skeins
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 7,787 yds 7,120 m 36 skeins
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 9,345 yds 8,545 m 43 skeins
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 9,472 yds 8,661 m 44 skeins
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 414 yds 379 m 2 skeins
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 546 yds 499 m 3 skeins
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,239 yds 1,133 m 6 skeins
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 361 yds 330 m 2 skeins
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 521 yds 476 m 3 skeins
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,071 yds 979 m 5 skeins
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,312 yds 1,200 m 6 skeins
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 466 yds 426 m 3 skeins
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 182 yds 166 m 1 skeins
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 262 yds 240 m 2 skeins
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 191 yds 175 m 1 skeins
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover (Both Sides) 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 590 yds 539 m 3 skeins
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 918 yds 839 m 5 skeins
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 787 yds 720 m 4 skeins

Handmade Seller Pricing Calculator for a Half Double Crochet (hdc) Standard Throw Blanket

Many makers who crochet items for Etsy, custom commissions, or winter craft fairs accidentally underprice their work by only charging for yarn. Crocheting 2,732 yards of Half Double Crochet (hdc) requires approximately 23.8 hours of focused hand labor at an average pace of 115 yards per hour.

Use the interactive pricing calculator below to combine your 13 skeins of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn with your hourly labor rate and packaging costs:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$84.50Yarn Cost
$445.50Fair Retail Price

Compare Other Yarn Weights for Your Half Double Crochet (hdc) Standard Throw Blanket

Changing your yarn weight from Worsted / Medium (#4) to a thinner or chunkier fiber changes both your recommended hook size and total yardage. Click any yarn weight below to recalculate your Standard Throw Blanket automatically:

Compare Other Stitches for a Standard Throw Blanket (Worsted / Medium (#4))

Want to see how much yarn you would save with an airy stitch or how much extra yarn a textured 3D stitch requires? Select any stitch below to view the updated yardage for your Standard Throw Blanket: