Running out of Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton or looking for a more affordable, softer, or locally available alternative for your next crochet pattern? Because Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton is classified as a Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn made from 100% Mercerized Cotton, swapping in another yarn without checking the yardage-to-gram ratio can leave you short by several skeins.
Each standard skein of Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton weighs 50 grams and contains 137 yards (125 meters), with a recommended crochet hook size of 3.0mm (D-3) and an average retail price of $3.29. Use our interactive converter below to calculate exactly how many balls of any substitute yarn you need to buy:
Interactive Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton Skein Substitution Converter
Top Direct Yarn Substitutes for Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton (Super Fine / Fingering (#1))
To match the gauge and drape of Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton without having to rewrite your crochet pattern stitch counts, choose a replacement from the same Super Fine / Fingering (#1) thickness category. Below is our side-by-side comparison of every compatible yarn in our database:
| Substitute Yarn Name | Fiber Content | Yards / Grams per Ball | Skeins Needed to Equal 5 Balls of Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton | Est. Price |
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How Many Skeins of Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton Do You Need by Project Size?
Planning to crochet a blanket, sweater, or scarf using Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton (137 yards per skein)? Here is the exact number of balls required across popular crochet projects:
| Project Type | Dimensions | Single Crochet Skeins | Double Crochet Skeins | Waffle Stitch Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blanket | 30″ × 36″ | 13 skeins (1,663 yds) | 16 skeins (2,079 yds) | 21 skeins (2,744 yds) |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ | 18 skeins (2,464 yds) | 23 skeins (3,080 yds) | 30 skeins (4,066 yds) |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 20 skeins (2,661 yds) | 25 skeins (3,326 yds) | 33 skeins (4,391 yds) |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 20 skeins (2,661 yds) | 25 skeins (3,326 yds) | 33 skeins (4,391 yds) |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ | 34 skeins (4,620 yds) | 43 skeins (5,775 yds) | 56 skeins (7,623 yds) |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ | 49 skeins (6,653 yds) | 61 skeins (8,316 yds) | 81 skeins (10,977 yds) |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ | 67 skeins (9,148 yds) | 84 skeins (11,435 yds) | 111 skeins (15,094 yds) |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ | 81 skeins (11,088 yds) | 102 skeins (13,860 yds) | 134 skeins (18,295 yds) |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ | 97 skeins (13,167 yds) | 121 skeins (16,459 yds) | 159 skeins (21,726 yds) |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ | 116 skeins (15,800 yds) | 145 skeins (19,751 yds) | 191 skeins (26,071 yds) |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ | 117 skeins (16,016 yds) | 147 skeins (20,020 yds) | 193 skeins (26,426 yds) |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ | 6 skeins (701 yds) | 7 skeins (876 yds) | 9 skeins (1,156 yds) |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ | 7 skeins (924 yds) | 9 skeins (1,155 yds) | 12 skeins (1,525 yds) |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ | 16 skeins (2,094 yds) | 20 skeins (2,618 yds) | 26 skeins (3,456 yds) |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ | 5 skeins (610 yds) | 6 skeins (762 yds) | 8 skeins (1,006 yds) |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ | 7 skeins (881 yds) | 9 skeins (1,101 yds) | 11 skeins (1,453 yds) |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ | 14 skeins (1,811 yds) | 17 skeins (2,264 yds) | 22 skeins (2,988 yds) |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ | 17 skeins (2,218 yds) | 21 skeins (2,772 yds) | 27 skeins (3,659 yds) |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ | 6 skeins (788 yds) | 8 skeins (986 yds) | 10 skeins (1,301 yds) |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ | 3 skeins (308 yds) | 3 skeins (385 yds) | 4 skeins (508 yds) |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ | 4 skeins (444 yds) | 5 skeins (554 yds) | 6 skeins (732 yds) |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ | 3 skeins (323 yds) | 3 skeins (404 yds) | 4 skeins (534 yds) |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ | 8 skeins (998 yds) | 10 skeins (1,247 yds) | 13 skeins (1,647 yds) |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ | 12 skeins (1,552 yds) | 15 skeins (1,940 yds) | 19 skeins (2,561 yds) |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ | 10 skeins (1,331 yds) | 13 skeins (1,663 yds) | 17 skeins (2,195 yds) |
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