If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Harlequin Diamond Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Harlequin Stitch, in French as Point Arlequin Losange, and in Spanish as Punto Arlequín) 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 6,560 yards (5,998 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 17 skeins or roughly 1,640 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket
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) | 48 balls ($157.92 est.) |
Harlequin Diamond 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 Harlequin Diamond Stitch: 1.42x. 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) | 2,362 yds | 2,160 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 3,499 yds | 3,199 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,779 yds | 3,456 m | 10 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,779 yds | 3,456 m | 10 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 6,560 yds | 5,998 m | 17 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 9,447 yds | 8,638 m | 24 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 12,990 yds | 11,878 m | 33 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 15,745 yds | 14,397 m | 40 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 18,697 yds | 17,097 m | 47 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 22,437 yds | 20,516 m | 57 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 22,743 yds | 20,796 m | 57 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 995 yds | 910 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 1,312 yds | 1,200 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 2,974 yds | 2,719 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 866 yds | 792 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 1,251 yds | 1,144 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 2,572 yds | 2,352 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 3,149 yds | 2,879 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 1,120 yds | 1,024 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 437 yds | 400 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 630 yds | 576 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 459 yds | 420 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 1,417 yds | 1,296 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 2,204 yds | 2,015 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,889 yds | 1,727 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 6,560 yards of Harlequin Diamond Stitch takes approximately 57 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Standard Throw Blanket — Harlequin Diamond Stitch)
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (Standard Throw Blanket — Super Fine / Fingering (#1))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)