MotifSmithCrochet yarn calculator
Work out how much yarn you need, how many stitches and rows it takes, and how big a chart will turn out.
You’ll need about
2,895 yd
2,648 m, or 15 skeins of 200 yd
- Stitches wide
- 163
- Rows
- 234
- Total stitches
- 38,142
- Finished size
- 50.2 × 60.0 in
An estimate for single crochet with 15% extra. Your tension and yarn change it, so make a swatch before buying.
Yarn for common blanket sizes
Single crochet at the typical gauge for each weight, including 15% extra.
| Blanket | Size (in) | fine | light | worsted | bulky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | 36 × 45 | 1,847 yd | 1,671 yd | 1,563 yd | 1,258 yd |
| Lap | 36 × 48 | 1,972 yd | 1,778 yd | 1,661 yd | 1,342 yd |
| Throw | 50 × 60 | 3,424 yd | 3,094 yd | 2,895 yd | 2,329 yd |
| Twin | 70 × 90 | 7,197 yd | 6,493 yd | 6,075 yd | 4,891 yd |
| Queen | 90 × 100 | 10,270 yd | 9,271 yd | 8,674 yd | 6,987 yd |
How much yarn do I need for a crochet blanket?
In worsted-weight single crochet, a 50 by 60 inch throw takes roughly 2,900 yards, including a 15% margin. A baby blanket of 36 by 45 inches takes roughly 1,560 yards.
How do I find my crochet gauge?
Crochet a square at least 6 inches wide in your yarn and hook, then count the stitches and rows inside a 4 inch section. Enter those counts here for a better estimate.
Do double crochet or other stitches use more yarn?
Yes. These estimates are for single crochet. Taller stitches use more yarn per stitch, but cover more area, so compare by swatching: weigh a finished swatch, then scale it to your project.
Ready to chart it? Make a crochet pattern