How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Feather Stitch Pocket Shawl / Wrap?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Pocket Shawl / Wrap worked in the Feather Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Feather Stitch, in French as Point Plume, and in Spanish as Punto Pluma) 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap measuring 20 inches wide by 68 inches long (51 cm × 173 cm), you will need approximately 2,133 yards (1,950 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 8 skeins or roughly 789 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Pocket Shawl / Wrap

2,133Total Yards
1,950Total Meters
8Skeins to Buy
789gTotal Weight
18.5 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (DK / Light Worsted (#3))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Pocket Shawl / Wrap? 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 4 balls ($31.96 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 10 balls ($59.90 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 7 balls ($24.43 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 8 balls ($31.92 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 20 balls ($68.00 est.)

Feather 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 Feather Stitch: 1.55x. 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) 1,694 yds 1,549 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,510 yds 2,295 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,711 yds 2,479 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,711 yds 2,479 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,706 yds 4,303 m 18
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 6,776 yds 6,196 m 26
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 9,317 yds 8,519 m 35
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 11,294 yds 10,327 m 42
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 13,412 yds 12,264 m 50
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 16,094 yds 14,716 m 60
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 16,313 yds 14,917 m 61
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 714 yds 653 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 941 yds 860 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,133 yds 1,950 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 621 yds 568 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 897 yds 820 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,845 yds 1,687 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,259 yds 2,066 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 803 yds 734 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 314 yds 287 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 452 yds 413 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 329 yds 301 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,016 yds 929 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,581 yds 1,446 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,355 yds 1,239 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,133 yards of Feather Stitch takes approximately 18.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$52.00Yarn Cost
$333.50Fair Retail Price

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