How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Double Crochet V-Stitch Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Double Crochet V-Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble V-Stitch, in French as Point en V, and in Spanish as Punto en V) 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 3,188 yards (2,915 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 12 skeins or roughly 1,180 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

3,188Total Yards
2,915Total Meters
12Skeins to Buy
1,180gTotal Weight
27.7 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) 6 balls ($47.94 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 14 balls ($83.86 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 10 balls ($34.90 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 11 balls ($43.89 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 30 balls ($102.00 est.)

Double Crochet V-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 Double Crochet V-Stitch: 1.05x. 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) 1,148 yds 1,050 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,700 yds 1,554 m 7
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,836 yds 1,679 m 7
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,836 yds 1,679 m 7
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,188 yds 2,915 m 12
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,590 yds 4,197 m 17
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 6,312 yds 5,772 m 24
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 7,651 yds 6,996 m 29
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 9,085 yds 8,307 m 34
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 10,902 yds 9,969 m 41
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 11,051 yds 10,105 m 41
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 483 yds 442 m 2
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 638 yds 583 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,445 yds 1,321 m 6
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 421 yds 385 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 608 yds 556 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,250 yds 1,143 m 5
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,530 yds 1,399 m 6
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 544 yds 497 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 213 yds 195 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 306 yds 280 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 223 yds 204 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 689 yds 630 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,071 yds 979 m 4
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 918 yds 839 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 3,188 yards of Double Crochet V-Stitch takes approximately 27.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$78.00Yarn Cost
$497.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Standard Throw Blanket — Double Crochet V-Stitch)

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