How Much Worsted / Medium (#4) Yarn for a Single Crochet (sc) Standard Throw Blanket?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Single Crochet (sc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Double Crochet (dc)) 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 2,376 yards (2,173 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 11 skeins or roughly 1,069 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

2,376Total Yards
2,173Total Meters
11Skeins to Buy
1,069gTotal Weight
20.7 hrsEst. Crochet Time

Why Single Crochet (sc) 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 Single Crochet (sc) has a tested yarn-consumption multiplier of 1x compared to standard flat single crochet.

In terms of drape and fabric feel, working the Single Crochet (sc) produces a dense, sturdy, non-holey fabric ideal for durable pieces. Because of this stitch density, your finished Standard Throw Blanket will weigh approximately 1,069 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 11-skein estimate ensures you never run short on the final edging row.

Complete Size & Yardage Chart for Single Crochet (sc) 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 Single Crochet (sc) in the scrollable chart below:

Project Size Dimensions (In / Cm) Total Yards Total Meters Skeins (220 yd)
Baby Blanket 30″ × 36″ (76×91cm) 855 yds 782 m 4 skeins
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,267 yds 1,159 m 6 skeins
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,369 yds 1,252 m 7 skeins
Lapghan / Wheelchair Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,369 yds 1,252 m 7 skeins
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,376 yds 2,173 m 11 skeins
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,421 yds 3,128 m 16 skeins
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,704 yds 4,301 m 22 skeins
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 5,702 yds 5,214 m 26 skeins
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 6,772 yds 6,192 m 31 skeins
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 8,126 yds 7,430 m 37 skeins
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 8,237 yds 7,532 m 38 skeins
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 360 yds 329 m 2 skeins
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 475 yds 434 m 3 skeins
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,077 yds 985 m 5 skeins
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 314 yds 287 m 2 skeins
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 453 yds 414 m 3 skeins
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 931 yds 851 m 5 skeins
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,140 yds 1,042 m 6 skeins
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 406 yds 371 m 2 skeins
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 158 yds 144 m 1 skeins
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 228 yds 208 m 2 skeins
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 166 yds 152 m 1 skeins
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover (Both Sides) 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 513 yds 469 m 3 skeins
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 798 yds 730 m 4 skeins
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 684 yds 625 m 4 skeins

Handmade Seller Pricing Calculator for a Single Crochet (sc) 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 2,376 yards of Single Crochet (sc) requires approximately 20.7 hours of focused hand labor at an average pace of 115 yards per hour.

Use the interactive pricing calculator below to combine your 11 skeins of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn with your hourly labor rate and packaging costs:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$71.50Yarn Cost
$386.00Fair Retail Price

Compare Other Yarn Weights for Your Single Crochet (sc) 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: