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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Pocket Shawl / Wrap worked in the Popcorn Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Popcorn Stitch, in French as Point Popcorn, and in Spanish as Punto Popcorn / Palomita) 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 2,615 yards (2,391 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 10 skeins or roughly 968 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Pocket Shawl / Wrap

2,615Total Yards
2,391Total Meters
10Skeins to Buy
968gTotal Weight
22.7 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) 5 balls ($39.95 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 12 balls ($71.88 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 9 balls ($31.41 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 9 balls ($35.91 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 24 balls ($81.60 est.)

Popcorn 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 Popcorn Stitch: 1.9x. 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) 2,077 yds 1,899 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,076 yds 2,813 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,323 yds 3,039 m 13
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,323 yds 3,039 m 13
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,768 yds 5,274 m 22
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 8,306 yds 7,595 m 31
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 11,421 yds 10,443 m 43
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 13,844 yds 12,659 m 52
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 16,440 yds 15,033 m 61
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 19,728 yds 18,039 m 74
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 19,997 yds 18,285 m 75
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 875 yds 800 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,154 yds 1,055 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,615 yds 2,391 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 761 yds 696 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,100 yds 1,006 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,261 yds 2,067 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,769 yds 2,532 m 11
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 984 yds 900 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 385 yds 352 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 554 yds 507 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 404 yds 369 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,246 yds 1,139 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,938 yds 1,772 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,661 yds 1,519 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,615 yards of Popcorn Stitch takes approximately 22.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$65.00Yarn Cost
$409.50Fair Retail Price

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