If you are getting ready to crochet a Twin Size Bed Blanket worked in the Double Crochet (dc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble Crochet (tr), in French as Bride (b), and in Spanish as Punto Alto / Vareta (pa)) with Worsted / Medium (#4) 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 5,881 yards (5,378 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 27 skeins or roughly 2,646 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Twin Size Bed Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
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 Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Twin Size Bed Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 17 balls ($84.83 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 19 balls ($104.31 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 8 balls ($95.92 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 32 balls ($191.68 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 50 balls ($149.50 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 28 balls ($103.32 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 64 balls ($223.36 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 72 balls ($158.40 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 72 balls ($244.80 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 36 balls ($212.40 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 17 balls ($76.33 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 17 balls ($89.93 est.) |
Double Crochet (dc) — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Double Crochet (dc): 1.25x. 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) | 1,069 yds | 977 m | 5 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,584 yds | 1,448 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,711 yds | 1,565 m | 8 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,711 yds | 1,565 m | 8 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,970 yds | 2,716 m | 14 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 4,277 yds | 3,911 m | 20 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 5,881 yds | 5,378 m | 27 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 7,128 yds | 6,518 m | 33 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 8,465 yds | 7,740 m | 39 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 10,157 yds | 9,288 m | 47 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 10,296 yds | 9,415 m | 47 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 450 yds | 411 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 594 yds | 543 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,346 yds | 1,231 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 392 yds | 358 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 566 yds | 518 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,164 yds | 1,064 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,426 yds | 1,304 m | 7 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 507 yds | 464 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 198 yds | 181 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 285 yds | 261 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 208 yds | 190 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 642 yds | 587 m | 3 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 998 yds | 913 m | 5 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 855 yds | 782 m | 4 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 5,881 yards of Double Crochet (dc) takes approximately 51.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Twin Size Bed Blanket — Double Crochet (dc))
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (Twin Size Bed Blanket — Worsted / Medium (#4))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)