Yarn Needed
660 yd
Skeins
4
Cost
$28
| Size | Yards | Skeins |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | 216 | 2 |
| Throw | 600 | 3 |
| Twin | 1,188 | 6 |
| Full | 1,440 | 8 |
| Queen | 1,800 | 9 |
| King | 2,160 | 11 |
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50×60 = 3,000 sq in, divided into 4″ squares = 187.5 squares. At 3.2 yd per square for DC worsted = 600 yd, plus 10% buffer = 660 yd.
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30×36 = 1,080 sq in / 16 = 67.5 squares. SC at 4.5 yd/sq × 1.1 DK factor = 334 yd, plus 15% buffer = 393 yd.
A 50×60-inch throw blanket typically needs 2,000–3,000 yards of worsted weight yarn, depending on stitch pattern. Dense stitches like single crochet use more yarn than open stitches like double crochet.
Double crochet and open-work stitches like granny squares use the least yarn because they create taller, more open stitches. Single crochet uses the most yarn but produces a denser, warmer blanket.
| Stitch | Yarn Use | Warmth | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Crochet | Highest | Warmest | Slowest |
| Double Crochet | Low | Light | Fastest |
| Granny Square | Low–Med | Medium | Fast |
| Cable | Highest | Very warm | Slow |
A queen-size crochet blanket (90×100 inches) needs roughly 4,500–7,000 yards. In worsted weight at 200 yards per skein, that is 23–35 skeins depending on stitch density.
Yes. Lighter yarns require more yardage because stitches are smaller. Bulky yarn covers more area per yard but creates a heavier, thicker blanket.
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Last Updated: Mar 19, 2026
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