Yarn Needed
1610 yards
Needle size: US 7-9 • ~55 yards/oz
Recommended (with 15% buffer)
1610
yards
Minimum Yards
1400
Meters
1280
Weight
25.5 oz
722g
Skeins Needed
7
at 220 yds each
| # | Weight | Needle | Yds/oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Lace | US 000-1 | ~150 |
| 1 | Fingering/Sock | US 1-3 | ~100 |
| 2 | Sport | US 3-5 | ~80 |
| 3 | DK/Light Worsted | US 5-7 | ~65 |
| 4 | Worsted | US 7-9 | ~55 |
| 5 | Bulky | US 9-11 | ~35 |
| 6-7 | Super Bulky | US 11-17 | ~20 |
Buy all skeins from the same dye lot to ensure color consistency
Add 15-20% extra for colorwork, cables, or textured stitches
Keep one label with your project notes for reference
Lace and fingering weights need more yardage but less total weight
Consider buying one extra skein - you can always return unused yarn
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Result
Base yards for sweater = 1,400. Worsted weight factor = 1.0, size M factor = 1.0. Yards = 1,400 × 1.0 × 1.0 = 1,400. With 15% buffer = 1,610 yards. At 220 yards/skein, you need ceil(1,400/220) = 7 skeins.
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Result
Base yards for throw blanket = 2,000. Bulky weight factor = 1.3, no size factor. Yards = 2,000 × 1.3 = 2,600. With 15% buffer = 2,990 yards. At 150 yards/skein, you need ceil(2,600/150) = 18 skeins.
Multiply the finished project area by your gauge (stitches per inch × rows per inch), then multiply by yarn per stitch. Our calculator does this automatically based on project type and size.
A typical throw blanket (50×60 inches) needs about 1,500-2,500 yards of worsted weight yarn. Baby blankets need 800-1,200 yards. Chunky yarn uses less yardage but more weight.
| Blanket Size | Worsted (#4) | Bulky (#5) | Super Bulky (#6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby (30"×36") | 800–1,200 yd | 600–900 yd | 400–700 yd |
| Throw (50"×60") | 1,500–2,500 yd | 1,200–2,000 yd | 900–1,500 yd |
| Queen (60"×80") | 3,000–4,500 yd | 2,400–3,600 yd | 1,800–2,700 yd |
| King (76"×80") | 4,000–6,000 yd | 3,200–4,800 yd | 2,400–3,600 yd |
An adult sweater typically requires 1,200-2,000 yards depending on size and style. A simple pullover in worsted weight needs about 1,400 yards for medium size, more for larger sizes or longer sleeves.
| Garment | Size S | Size M | Size L | Size XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullover | 1,100–1,300 yd | 1,300–1,500 yd | 1,500–1,800 yd | 1,800–2,200 yd |
| Cardigan | 1,300–1,600 yd | 1,500–1,800 yd | 1,750–2,100 yd | 2,100–2,500 yd |
| Vest | 600–800 yd | 700–900 yd | 850–1,050 yd | 1,000–1,300 yd |
| Scarf (6"×60") | 200–300 yd | 200–300 yd | 200–300 yd | 200–300 yd |
Yarn weight refers to thickness: Lace (0), Fingering (1), Sport (2), DK (3), Worsted (4), Bulky (5), Super Bulky (6), Jumbo (7). Thicker yarns knit faster but need more ounces for the same yardage.
| Weight | Yards/100g Skein | Needle Size | Gauge (st/4") |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingering (#1) | 350–450 yd | US 1–3 (2.25–3.25mm) | 27–32 st |
| DK (#3) | 230–270 yd | US 5–7 (3.75–4.5mm) | 21–26 st |
| Worsted (#4) | 200–230 yd | US 7–8 (4.5–5.0mm) | 16–20 st |
| Bulky (#5) | 120–160 yd | US 9–11 (5.5–8.0mm) | 12–15 st |
| Super Bulky (#6) | 60–110 yd | US 11–17 (8–12mm) | 6–11 st |
Always buy 10-15% more yarn than calculated to account for gauge differences, mistakes, and dye lot variations. Running out mid-project with a discontinued dye lot is a common problem.
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