How Much Yarn Do I Need for a Crochet Blanket?

The quickest answer: a worsted-weight throw (50 × 60 in) in double crochet takes about 2,400 yards, or around 2,640 yd with a little spare. A baby blanket takes less than half that. Our yarn calculator works it out for any size, yarn and stitch.

How to use the calculator

1. Pick what you're making: blanket, scarf, hat, cowl, shawl or dishcloth, then the size. Or choose “My own size” and type the width and length.
2. Choose your yarn weight. The number is on the label (4 is worsted or aran). Not sure? Find it from the name on the label.
3. Choose the main stitch. Single crochet uses the most yarn, granny squares and lace the least.
4. Type the yards on one skein to see how many to buy.

Why the answer is an estimate

Yardage depends on your tension: someone who crochets tightly uses more yarn for the same blanket. The calculator adds 10% spare, which covers most people. To be sure, crochet a 4 in square, measure the yarn it took, and compare.

Buy it all at once

Buy every skein from the same dye lot (the lot number on the label): the next batch can be a slightly different shade, which shows in a blanket.

Making squares? The granny square calculator counts the squares and the yarn together.