How much yarn
How Much Yarn Do I Need? Yardage for Blankets, Sweaters, Hats and More
In worsted weight yarn, an adult hat takes about 200 to 225 yards to knit, an adult sweater 1,125 to 1,625 yards, a throw blanket 2,250 to 3,125 yards and a queen blanket 6,250 to 8,650 yards. Crochet uses about 25 to 33 percent more. Buy 10 to 15 percent extra from one dye lot.
| Project | Worsted, knit | Worsted, crochet | 100 g worsted skeins, knit | DK, knit | Bulky, knit | Super bulky, knit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Hat | 200 to 225 | 250 to 300 | 1 to 2 | 200 to 250 | 125 to 200 | 125 to 150 |
| Cowl | 200 to 300 | 250 to 400 | 1 to 2 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Mittens | 150 to 250 | 200 to 325 | 1 to 2 | Not published | 100 to 150 | Not published |
| Scarf | 375 to 500 | 475 to 675 | 2 to 3 | 375 to 500 | 250 to 375 | 250 to 375 |
| Adult Socks | 275 to 375 | 350 to 500 | 2 to 3 | 275 to 400 | 250 to 350 | 200 to 250 |
| Shawl | 375 to 550 | 475 to 725 | 2 to 4 | 400 to 625 | 350 to 500 | 350 to 475 |
| Adult Sweater | 1,125 to 1,625 | 1,400 to 2,150 | 5 to 10 | 1,500 to 2,250 | 950 to 1,125 | 825 to 1,125 |
| Baby Blanket | 1,000 to 1,125 | 1,250 to 1,500 | 5 to 7 | 1,125 to 1,250 | 875 to 1,000 | 750 to 875 |
| Throw Blanket | 2,250 to 3,125 | 2,825 to 4,150 | 10 to 19 | 3,000 to 3,500 | 2,000 to 2,250 | 1,625 to 2,000 |
| Twin Size Blanket | 4,100 to 5,700 | 5,150 to 7,600 | 18 to 34 | 5,500 to 6,400 | 3,650 to 4,100 | 2,950 to 3,650 |
| Full Size Blanket | 5,000 to 6,900 | 6,250 to 9,200 | 22 to 41 | 6,650 to 7,750 | 4,450 to 5,000 | 3,600 to 4,450 |
| Queen Size Blanket | 6,250 to 8,650 | 7,800 to 11,500 | 28 to 51 | 8,300 to 9,700 | 5,550 to 6,250 | 4,500 to 5,550 |
| King Size Blanket | 7,500 to 10,400 | 9,400 to 13,850 | 33 to 62 | 9,950 to 11,650 | 6,650 to 7,500 | 5,400 to 6,650 |
- Planning estimates only. The yardage stated on the pattern always wins.
- Crochet usually uses about 25 to 33 percent more yarn than knitting for the same size piece.
- Stitch pattern changes yardage: garter used about 46 percent more yarn than stockinette in one test; cables, textures, and colorwork use more.
- Buy 10 to 15 percent extra, from the same dye lot.
- Lion Brand ranges do not state knit or crochet; they are used here as the knit baseline.
Dishcloths and small amigurumi are left out because no reliable published yardage exists for them; size and stitch density vary too much. For a custom size, use the yarn yardage calculator or the blanket yarn calculator, and check the blanket size chart.
Researched from manufacturer specifications, owner manuals and verified owner reviews, not hands-on testing, and not professional advice. As an Amazon Associate, Cozy Stitchery earns from qualifying purchases.