How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) Pocket Shawl / Wrap?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Pocket Shawl / Wrap 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 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap measuring 20 inches wide by 68 inches long (51 cm × 173 cm), you will need approximately 2,323 yards (2,124 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 8 skeins or roughly 743 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Pocket Shawl / Wrap

2,323Total Yards
2,124Total Meters
8Skeins to Buy
743gTotal Weight
20.2 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))

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 Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Pocket Shawl / Wrap
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 14 balls ($32.20 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 17 balls ($64.60 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 14 balls ($41.86 est.)

Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). 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) 1,844 yds 1,686 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,732 yds 2,498 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,951 yds 2,698 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,951 yds 2,698 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,123 yds 4,684 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,377 yds 6,746 m 24
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 10,144 yds 9,276 m 33
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 12,296 yds 11,243 m 40
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 14,601 yds 13,351 m 48
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 17,522 yds 16,022 m 57
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 17,761 yds 16,241 m 58
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 777 yds 710 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,025 yds 937 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,323 yds 2,124 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 676 yds 618 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 977 yds 893 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,008 yds 1,836 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,459 yds 2,249 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 874 yds 799 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 342 yds 313 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 492 yds 450 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 359 yds 328 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,107 yds 1,012 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,721 yds 1,574 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,475 yds 1,349 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,323 yards of Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) takes approximately 20.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$52.00Yarn Cost
$359.00Fair Retail Price

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