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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Pocket Shawl / Wrap worked in the Waffle Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Waffle Stitch, in French as Point Gaufre, and in Spanish as Punto Waffle / Gofre) 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 2,271 yards (2,077 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 9 skeins or roughly 840 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Pocket Shawl / Wrap

2,271Total Yards
2,077Total Meters
9Skeins to Buy
840gTotal Weight
19.7 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) 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) 8 balls ($27.92 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) 21 balls ($71.40 est.)

Waffle 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 Waffle Stitch: 1.65x. 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) 1,803 yds 1,649 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,672 yds 2,443 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,885 yds 2,638 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,885 yds 2,638 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,009 yds 4,580 m 19
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,214 yds 6,596 m 27
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 9,919 yds 9,070 m 37
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 12,023 yds 10,994 m 45
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 14,277 yds 13,055 m 53
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 17,132 yds 15,666 m 64
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 17,366 yds 15,879 m 65
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 760 yds 695 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,002 yds 916 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,271 yds 2,077 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 661 yds 604 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 955 yds 873 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,964 yds 1,796 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,405 yds 2,199 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 855 yds 782 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 334 yds 305 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 481 yds 440 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 351 yds 321 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,082 yds 989 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,683 yds 1,539 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,443 yds 1,319 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,271 yards of Waffle Stitch takes approximately 19.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$58.50Yarn Cost
$358.00Fair Retail Price

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