How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Braided Puff Stitch Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Braided Puff Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Puff Stitch, in French as Point Puff / Mouchet, and in Spanish as Punto Puff / Mota) with DK / Light Worsted (#3) 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 4,858 yards (4,442 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 18 skeins or roughly 1,797 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

4,858Total Yards
4,442Total Meters
18Skeins to Buy
1,797gTotal Weight
42.2 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (DK / Light Worsted (#3))

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 DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Standard Throw Blanket
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 9 balls ($71.91 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 21 balls ($125.79 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 16 balls ($55.84 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 17 balls ($67.83 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 45 balls ($153.00 est.)

Braided Puff Stitch — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Braided Puff Stitch: 1.6x. 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) 1,749 yds 1,599 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,591 yds 2,369 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,798 yds 2,558 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,798 yds 2,558 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,858 yds 4,442 m 18
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 6,995 yds 6,396 m 26
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 9,618 yds 8,795 m 36
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 11,658 yds 10,660 m 44
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 13,844 yds 12,659 m 52
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 16,613 yds 15,191 m 62
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 16,840 yds 15,398 m 63
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 737 yds 674 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 972 yds 889 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,202 yds 2,014 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 641 yds 586 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 926 yds 847 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,904 yds 1,741 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,332 yds 2,132 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 829 yds 758 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 324 yds 296 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 466 yds 426 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 340 yds 311 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,049 yds 959 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,632 yds 1,492 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,399 yds 1,279 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 4,858 yards of Braided Puff Stitch takes approximately 42.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$117.00Yarn Cost
$754.00Fair Retail Price

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