How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Linked Double Crochet (ldc) 18x18 Throw Pillow Cover?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover worked in the Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Linked Treble, in French as Brides Liées, and in Spanish as Punto Alto Conectado) 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 1,000 yards (914 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 4 skeins or roughly 320 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

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

1,000Total Yards
914Total Meters
4Skeins to Buy
320gTotal Weight
8.7 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) 6 balls ($13.80 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 8 balls ($30.40 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 6 balls ($17.94 est.)

Linked Double Crochet (ldc) — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Linked Double Crochet (ldc): 1.22x. 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) 1,667 yds 1,524 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,469 yds 2,258 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,667 yds 2,439 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,667 yds 2,439 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,630 yds 4,234 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 6,667 yds 6,096 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 9,167 yds 8,382 m 30
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 11,112 yds 10,161 m 36
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 13,195 yds 12,066 m 43
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 15,834 yds 14,479 m 52
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 16,050 yds 14,676 m 52
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 702 yds 642 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 926 yds 847 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,099 yds 1,919 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 611 yds 559 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 883 yds 807 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,815 yds 1,660 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,222 yds 2,032 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 790 yds 722 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 309 yds 283 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 444 yds 406 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 324 yds 296 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,000 yds 914 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,556 yds 1,423 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,333 yds 1,219 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,000 yards of Linked Double Crochet (ldc) takes approximately 8.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$26.00Yarn Cost
$160.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (18×18 Throw Pillow Cover — Linked Double Crochet (ldc))

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