How Much Worsted / Medium (#4) Yarn for a Double Crochet (dc) Pocket Shawl / Wrap?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Pocket Shawl / Wrap worked in the Double Crochet (dc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble Crochet (tr)) 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap measuring 20 inches wide by 68 inches long (51 cm × 173 cm), you will need approximately 1,346 yards (1,231 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 7 skeins or roughly 606 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap Yardage & Skein Calculator

1,346Total Yards
1,231Total Meters
7Skeins to Buy
606gTotal Weight
11.7 hrsEst. Crochet Time

Why Double Crochet (dc) Impacts Your Pocket Shawl / Wrap Yardage

Every crochet stitch wraps yarn around the hook differently, which dramatically changes how much yarn a project consumes per square inch. The Double Crochet (dc) has a tested yarn-consumption multiplier of 1.25x compared to standard flat single crochet.

In terms of drape and fabric feel, working the Double Crochet (dc) produces a tall, flexible, fast-working rows with soft movement. Because of this stitch density, your finished Pocket Shawl / Wrap will weigh approximately 606 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap, picking up one extra skein beyond the 7-skein estimate ensures you never run short on the final edging row.

Complete Size & Yardage Chart for Double Crochet (dc) 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 Double Crochet (dc) in the scrollable chart below:

Project Size Dimensions (In / Cm) Total Yards Total Meters Skeins (220 yd)
Baby Blanket 30″ × 36″ (76×91cm) 1,069 yds 977 m 5 skeins
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,584 yds 1,448 m 8 skeins
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,711 yds 1,565 m 8 skeins
Lapghan / Wheelchair Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,711 yds 1,565 m 8 skeins
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,970 yds 2,716 m 14 skeins
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,277 yds 3,911 m 20 skeins
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 5,881 yds 5,378 m 27 skeins
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 7,128 yds 6,518 m 33 skeins
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 8,465 yds 7,740 m 39 skeins
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 10,157 yds 9,288 m 47 skeins
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 10,296 yds 9,415 m 47 skeins
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 450 yds 411 m 3 skeins
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 594 yds 543 m 3 skeins
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,346 yds 1,231 m 7 skeins
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 392 yds 358 m 2 skeins
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 566 yds 518 m 3 skeins
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,164 yds 1,064 m 6 skeins
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,426 yds 1,304 m 7 skeins
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 507 yds 464 m 3 skeins
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 198 yds 181 m 1 skeins
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 285 yds 261 m 2 skeins
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 208 yds 190 m 1 skeins
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover (Both Sides) 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 642 yds 587 m 3 skeins
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 998 yds 913 m 5 skeins
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 855 yds 782 m 4 skeins

Handmade Seller Pricing Calculator for a Double Crochet (dc) Pocket Shawl / Wrap

Many makers who crochet items for Etsy, custom commissions, or winter craft fairs accidentally underprice their work by only charging for yarn. Crocheting 1,346 yards of Double Crochet (dc) requires approximately 11.7 hours of focused hand labor at an average pace of 115 yards per hour.

Use the interactive pricing calculator below to combine your 7 skeins of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn with your hourly labor rate and packaging costs:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$45.50Yarn Cost
$225.00Fair Retail Price

Compare Other Yarn Weights for Your Double Crochet (dc) Pocket Shawl / Wrap

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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap automatically:

Compare Other Stitches for a Pocket Shawl / Wrap (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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap: