How many skeins of yarn do I need for a crochet blanket?

For a standard 50 x 60 inch crochet throw blanket, you will need approximately 1,800 yards of medium worsted (#4) yarn. This equals 9 skeins if your yarn balls are 200 yards each.

Does crochet use more yarn than knitting for a blanket?

Yes, crochet stitches typically consume 25% to 30% more yarn than knitting for the same fabric area. Single crochet and cluster stitches consume more yarn than double crochet or knit garter stitch.

How much yarn do I need for a Queen size crochet blanket?

A Queen size blanket (90 x 108 inches) requires approximately 5,300 to 5,800 yards of Worsted (#4) weight yarn. This is roughly 27 to 29 skeins of 200-yard yarn.

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Crochet Blanket Yardage Reference Guide

Blankets are among the most popular crochet projects, but estimating yarn requirements can be tricky. Because crochet stitches pull yarn through loops multiple times, stitch density plays a large role in total yardage.

Baby Stroller Blanket (30" x 36")

~750 Yards / 4 Skeins

Standard Throw Blanket (50" x 60")

~1,800 Yards / 9 Skeins

Twin Bed Blanket (66" x 90")

~3,600 Yards / 18 Skeins

Queen Bed Blanket (90" x 108")

~5,300 Yards / 27 Skeins