How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Double Thick Thermal Stitch 18x18 Throw Pillow Cover?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover worked in the Double Thick Thermal Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Thermal sc, in French as Point Thermique Double, and in Spanish as Punto Térmico Doble) with Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover measuring 18 inches wide by 36 inches long (46 cm × 91 cm), you will need approximately 1,475 yards (1,349 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 5 skeins or roughly 472 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover

1,475Total Yards
1,349Total Meters
5Skeins to Buy
472gTotal Weight
12.8 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 9 balls ($20.70 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 11 balls ($41.80 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 9 balls ($26.91 est.)

Double Thick Thermal Stitch — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Double Thick Thermal Stitch: 1.8x. 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) 2,459 yds 2,249 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,643 yds 3,331 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,935 yds 3,598 m 13
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,935 yds 3,598 m 13
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 6,831 yds 6,246 m 23
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 9,837 yds 8,995 m 32
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 13,525 yds 12,367 m 44
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 16,394 yds 14,991 m 53
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 19,468 yds 17,802 m 63
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 23,362 yds 21,362 m 76
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 23,681 yds 21,654 m 77
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,036 yds 947 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,366 yds 1,249 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,097 yds 2,832 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 902 yds 825 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,302 yds 1,191 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,678 yds 2,449 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,279 yds 2,998 m 11
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,166 yds 1,066 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 455 yds 416 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 656 yds 600 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 478 yds 437 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,475 yds 1,349 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,295 yds 2,099 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,967 yds 1,799 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,475 yards of Double Thick Thermal Stitch takes approximately 12.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$32.50Yarn Cost
$228.50Fair Retail Price

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