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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Herringbone Half Double (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Herringbone htr, in French as Point Chevron Demi-Bride, and in Spanish as Punto Espiga) 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 5,452 yards (4,985 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 14 skeins or roughly 1,363 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

5,452Total Yards
4,985Total Meters
14Skeins to Buy
1,363gTotal Weight
47.4 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) 40 balls ($131.60 est.)

Herringbone Half Double — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Herringbone Half Double: 1.18x. 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) 1,963 yds 1,795 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,908 yds 2,659 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,140 yds 2,871 m 8
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,140 yds 2,871 m 8
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,452 yds 4,985 m 14
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,850 yds 7,178 m 20
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 10,794 yds 9,870 m 27
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 13,084 yds 11,964 m 33
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 15,537 yds 14,207 m 39
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 18,644 yds 17,048 m 47
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 18,899 yds 17,281 m 48
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 827 yds 756 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,090 yds 997 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,471 yds 2,259 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 720 yds 658 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,039 yds 950 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,137 yds 1,954 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,617 yds 2,393 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 930 yds 850 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 363 yds 332 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 523 yds 478 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 382 yds 349 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,178 yds 1,077 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,832 yds 1,675 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,570 yds 1,436 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 5,452 yards of Herringbone Half Double takes approximately 47.4 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$91.00Yarn Cost
$806.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Standard Throw Blanket — Herringbone Half Double)

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