How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Alpine Stitch Twin Size Bed Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Twin Size Bed Blanket worked in the Alpine Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Alpine Stitch, in French as Point Alpin, and in Spanish as Punto Alpino) 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 Twin Size Bed Blanket measuring 66 inches wide by 90 inches long (168 cm × 229 cm), you will need approximately 8,716 yards (7,970 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 33 skeins or roughly 3,225 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Twin Size Bed Blanket

8,716Total Yards
7,970Total Meters
33Skeins to Buy
3,225gTotal Weight
75.8 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Twin Size Bed Blanket? 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 Twin Size Bed Blanket
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 15 balls ($119.85 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 38 balls ($227.62 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 28 balls ($97.72 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 29 balls ($115.71 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 80 balls ($272.00 est.)

Alpine 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 Alpine Stitch: 1.45x. 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) 1,585 yds 1,449 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,348 yds 2,147 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,536 yds 2,319 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,536 yds 2,319 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,402 yds 4,025 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 6,339 yds 5,796 m 24
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 8,716 yds 7,970 m 33
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 10,565 yds 9,661 m 40
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 12,546 yds 11,472 m 47
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 15,056 yds 13,767 m 56
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 15,261 yds 13,955 m 57
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 668 yds 611 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 880 yds 805 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,996 yds 1,825 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 581 yds 531 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 839 yds 767 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,726 yds 1,578 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,113 yds 1,932 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 751 yds 687 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 293 yds 268 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 423 yds 387 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 308 yds 282 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 951 yds 870 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,479 yds 1,352 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,268 yds 1,159 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 8,716 yards of Alpine Stitch takes approximately 75.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$214.50Yarn Cost
$1,355.50Fair Retail Price

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