Estimating How Much Yarn To Buy
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Estimating How Much Yarn To Buy

by Heena Patel on Nov 21, 2022

There is no term as 'too much yarn', but you do need to have an estimate of how much yarn you would need for a project you intend to make :)

I have prepared a chart which will help you estimate the total yarn needed to knit hats, sweaters, blankets, and more.

Tip: Don’t run out of yarn. Make sure, you have enough yarn to cover your project, and a bit besides. Yarns are manufactured in batches which can have a slight change in shade. Also, it’s not always easy matching afterwards!

Also, make sure you read below related articles before you buy the yarn:

Related Useful Links

◼ Choosing The Right Yarn For Your Project
◼ How to Determine Yarn Weight or Thickness?

  Baby Toddler Kid Teenager Adult
Hat 0-50 gm 50 – 75 gm 75 – 100 gm 100 – 125 gm 125 – 150 gm
Scarf NA NA 200 – 300 gm 250 – 350 gm 350 – 450 gm
Baby Shoe 0 – 50 gm 0 – 50 gm 50 – 100 gm 100 – 150 gm 100 – 150 gm
Shawl
Poncho
NA 150 – 200 gm 200 – 300 gm 300 – 400 gm 400 – 500 gm
Blanket
Bed Sheet
300 – 500 gm 500 – 800 gm 800 gm – 1.5 kg 1.5 – 2 kg 3 – 5 kg
Sweater
Pullover
Cardigan
100 – 150 gm 100 – 200 gm 200 – 300 gm 300 – 400 gm 300 – 400 gm S

400 – 500 gm M

500 – 600 gm L

600 – 700 gm XL

700 – 800 gm XXL

800 gm – 1 kg XXXL
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