How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Herringbone Half Double Twin Size Bed Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Twin Size Bed Blanket worked in the Herringbone Half Double (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Herringbone htr, in French as Point Chevron Demi-Bride, and in Spanish as Punto Espiga) 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 Twin Size Bed Blanket measuring 66 inches wide by 90 inches long (168 cm × 229 cm), you will need approximately 8,867 yards (8,108 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 29 skeins or roughly 2,837 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Twin Size Bed Blanket

8,867Total Yards
8,108Total Meters
29Skeins to Buy
2,837gTotal Weight
77.1 hrsEst. Time

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

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

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Twin Size Bed Blanket
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 51 balls ($117.30 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 65 balls ($247.00 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 51 balls ($152.49 est.)

Herringbone Half Double — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Herringbone Half Double: 1.18x. 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) 1,612 yds 1,474 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,388 yds 2,184 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,579 yds 2,358 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,579 yds 2,358 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,478 yds 4,095 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 6,448 yds 5,896 m 21
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 8,867 yds 8,108 m 29
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 10,747 yds 9,827 m 35
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 12,763 yds 11,670 m 42
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 15,315 yds 14,004 m 50
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 15,524 yds 14,195 m 51
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 679 yds 621 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 896 yds 819 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,030 yds 1,856 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 591 yds 540 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 854 yds 781 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,755 yds 1,605 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,149 yds 1,965 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 764 yds 699 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 299 yds 273 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 430 yds 393 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 313 yds 286 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 967 yds 884 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,505 yds 1,376 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,290 yds 1,180 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 8,867 yards of Herringbone Half Double takes approximately 77.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$188.50Yarn Cost
$1,349.00Fair Retail Price

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