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How many yards of yarn does it take to make a blanket?
How much yarn do I need to make a ____?
| Yarn Weight 1 | Yarn Weight 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shawl | 550-850 Yards | 400-625 Yards |
| Adult Sweater | 3375 Yards | 1500-2250 Yards |
| Baby Blanket | 1500-1625 Yards | 1125-1250 Yards |
| Afghan | 3750-4125 Yards | 3000-3500 Yards |
How many yards are used for knitting?
Ideally, your pattern should tell you how many yards (or meters) you need exactly by saying something like, “You’ll need 200 yards of yarn A and 50 yards of yarn B.”
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How much yarn does your pattern call for?
| Lace | 500–1000 yards per 100 grams |
|---|---|
| DK | 190–300 yards per 100 grams |
| Worsted | 190–240 yards per 100 grams |
Why is chunky yarn so expensive?
The bulkier your yarn the more expensive they get. If you use chunky yarns, you may need more skeins. This is because most chunky and bulky yarns have short yardage per skein. But if you knit projects like blankets and scarves, you may use more affordable yarns.