This chart estimates how much yarn you will need for specific crafts. To download a PDF of this, click here.
| Yarn Weight 1 | Yarn Weight 2 | Yarn Weight 3 | Yarn Weight 4 | Yarn Weight 5 | Yarn Weight 6 | Yarn Weight 7 |
Hat | 250-325 Yards | 250-325 Yards | 200-250 Yards | 200-225 Yards | 125-200 Yards | 125-150 Yards | 30-60 Yards |
Scarf | 525-825 Yards | 450-625 Yards | 375-500 Yards | 375-500 Yards | 250-375 Yards | 250-375 Yards | 125-200 Yards |
Socks | 350-500 Yards | 300-450 Yards | 275-400 Yards | 275-375 Yards | 250-350 Yards | 200-250 Yards | 175-200 Yards |
Shawl | 550-850 Yards | 450-700 Yards | 400-625 Yards | 375-550 Yards | 350-500 Yards | 350-475 Yards | 300-400 Yards |
Adult Sweater | 3375 Yards | 1750-2625 Yards | 1500-2250 Yards | 1125-1625 Yards | 950-1125 Yards | 825-1125 Yards | 825-1125 Yards |
Baby Blanket | 1500-1625 Yards | 1250-1500 Yards | 1125-1250 Yards | 1000-1125 Yards | 875-1000 Yards | 750-875 Yards | 625-750 Yards |
Afghan | 3750-4125 Yards | 3500-3750 Yards | 3000-3500 Yards | 2250-3125 Yards | 2000-2250 Yards | 1625-2000 Yards | 1375-1625 Yards |
You may also see the required amounts for some of our most popular yarns.
Need to know what weight class your yarn is? Visit our weight class guide or check the yarn label.
FAQs
Formula: (length x width x gauge) / 6 = yards needed. Length and width are in inches and gauge is in stitches per inch. The division by 6 is to convert the answer from square inches to yards. For example, if you'd like a scarf 48" long and 8" wide using a worsted weight yarn, (48 x 8 x 5) / 6 = 320 yards.
How to calculate how much yarn you need? ›
Formula: (length x width x gauge) / 6 = yards needed. Length and width are in inches and gauge is in stitches per inch. The division by 6 is to convert the answer from square inches to yards. For example, if you'd like a scarf 48" long and 8" wide using a worsted weight yarn, (48 x 8 x 5) / 6 = 320 yards.
How much yarn to make a beanie? ›
100gm of most yarn weights is standard for an adult beanie and depending on the stitch and the amount of turn up cuff you have you may even get a pom pom from that. Lush and full pom poms can take up more yarn than you would expect so if you would like quite a large one, I would buy an extra ball for the pom pom.
What is yarn answers? ›
Yarn is the thread, in the form of a loosely twisted collection of fibers, as of hemp, of which rope is made. It also refers to thread made of natural or synthetic fibers and used for knitting and weaving. Hope this helps. Suggest Corrections.
How many balls of yarn to make a throw blanket? ›
A very rough guide to how much yarn you'll need for a crochet blanket is: 3 – 4 balls for a baby blanket, suitable for a pram, bassinet, or cot. 6 – 8 balls for a small blanket, suitable for a toddler bed or to use as a small sofa throw. 15 – 17 balls for a twin size blanket, or a large sofa throw.
How to calculate yarn requirement? ›
Now you have the warp length you just multiply the number of warp threads in the width by the warp length. Number of Warp Threads X Warp Length = Amount of warp yarn needed. Example: 200 warp threads x 2.5m = 500m of yarn needed in total for the warp.
What is the formula for average yarn number? ›
Any one of the following formulas can be used to determine the average yarn number: N = BYT/1000, 100 T/Z', BT/Z or ST/10 Page 2 Schedule B - Classification of Exports U.S. Census Bureau Chapter 52.xlsx - Page 2 (b).
What is making of yarn? ›
The process of making yarn from the fibre is called as spinning. In this process, fibres from a mass of cotton, wool are drawn out and twisted. This brings the fibre together to form a yarn.
What is yarn size? ›
Yarn comes in all different thicknesses, or weights. The standard yarn weight system goes from a range of 0 to 7, with size 0 (or lace yarn) being the smallest weight (or thickness) and size 7 being the largest weight.
What is yarn and example? ›
Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, used in sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, ropemaking, and the production of textiles. Thread is a type of yarn intended for sewing by hand or machine.
MEDIUM Throw: 40x60 inches (100x150 cm) - 3,5 kg (7,7 lbs) LARGE Throw: 55x65 inches (140x165 cm) - 5,5 kg (12 lbs) TWIN Size: 40x75 inches (100x190 cm) - 4,5 kg (10 lbs) FULL Size: 55x75 inches (140x190 cm) - 6,3 kg (13,8 lbs)
How many big yarns do I need to make a blanket? ›
This answer will depend on the size of the blanket you are making. For smaller baby blankets I used 2-3 skeins of chunky yarn. Lap blankets 3-4 skeins. For throw blanket 7-8 skeins and on from there.
How much yarn to make a scarf? ›
For a Classic Scarf
Average size = 7" X 5'. Uses 150 - 200 grams of yarn.
What is the formula for yarn consumption? ›
The formula used to calculate yarn count in the direct system is N = (W/l) divided by (L/w), where N stands for the yarn count, uppercase W stands for the sample's weight, lowercase l stands for the unit of measure's length, uppercase L stands for the sample's length, and lowercase w stands for the unit of measure's ...
How to calculate yardage for crochet? ›
To recap, here are the steps for calculating yardage used:
Weigh your crochet project on a kitchen scale and jot down the weight in grams. Multiply the grams of your crochet project by the number you calculated in Step 2. You're done! Grams of crochet project x (total yards/total grams) = total yards used.
How do I know what size yarn to use? ›
Count the wraps within the inch, and compare against these measurements below:
- Lace or 2 ply: 35 or more.
- Light fingering, sock, or 2 ply: 22 – 34.
- Fingering or 4 ply: 19 – 22.
- Sport: 15 – 18.
- DK: 12 – 17.
- Worsted or Aran: 9 – 11.
- Bulky or Chunky: 8 – 10.
- Super Bulky or Super Chunky: Anything that has 7 or less wraps per inch.