If you are getting ready to crochet a 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover worked in the Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Tunisian Simple, in French as Point Tunisien Simple, and in Spanish as Punto Tunecino Básico) with Super Fine / Fingering (#1) 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 1,347 yards (1,232 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 4 skeins or roughly 337 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Fine / Fingering (#1))
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 Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 137 yds (50g) | 10 balls ($32.90 est.) |
Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss): 1.35x. 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) | 2,245 yds | 2,053 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 3,326 yds | 3,041 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,593 yds | 3,285 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,593 yds | 3,285 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 6,237 yds | 5,703 m | 16 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 8,981 yds | 8,212 m | 23 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 12,349 yds | 11,292 m | 31 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 14,969 yds | 13,688 m | 38 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 17,775 yds | 16,253 m | 45 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 21,331 yds | 19,505 m | 54 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 21,622 yds | 19,771 m | 55 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 946 yds | 865 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 1,247 yds | 1,140 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 2,827 yds | 2,585 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 823 yds | 753 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 1,189 yds | 1,087 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 2,445 yds | 2,236 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 2,994 yds | 2,738 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 1,064 yds | 973 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 416 yds | 380 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 599 yds | 548 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 437 yds | 400 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 1,347 yds | 1,232 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 2,096 yds | 1,917 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,796 yds | 1,642 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 1,347 yards of Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) takes approximately 11.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (18×18 Throw Pillow Cover — Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss))
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (18×18 Throw Pillow Cover — Super Fine / Fingering (#1))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)