How Much Yarn Do I Need? (Yardage Chart)
Yardage and skein count are not the same thing. Use this chart for rough planning, then compare skein prices so you do not overbuy or overpay.
Approximate yardage by project
| Project | Approx yards |
|---|---|
| Beanie/hat | 100–180 |
| Scarf | 300–500 |
| Adult sweater | 1,000–2,000 |
| Baby blanket | 600–1,000 |
| Throw blanket | 1,500–3,000 |
| Socks (pair) | 300–450 |
Browse yarns and compare skein prices →
Skein math example
For a project (~1,500 yards), Lang Lang Cashmere Light Yarn at 92 yards/skein needs about 17 skeins. At $41.00 from Paradise Fibers, that is about $697.00 before shipping.
Yarns to price-check now
Madelinetosh
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light Yarn - Custom: JBW: Central (s)Park
From $32.00 at Jimmy Beans WoolYarn Citizen
Yarn Citizen Affinity Yarn - Wheat
From $8.75 at Jimmy Beans WoolIce Yarns
Giza Cotton
From $10.99 at Ice YarnsBlue Sky Fibers
Prairie Hand-Dyed
From $17.00 at Eat.Sleep.KnitIce Yarns
Paillettes
From $11.99 at Ice YarnsStylecraft
Stylecraft Baby Sparkle DK
From $6.09 at LoveCrafts
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light Yarn - Custom: JBW: Central (s)Park
From $32.00 at Jimmy Beans WoolYarn Citizen
Yarn Citizen Affinity Yarn - Wheat
From $8.75 at Jimmy Beans WoolIce Yarns
Giza Cotton
From $10.99 at Ice YarnsBlue Sky Fibers
Prairie Hand-Dyed
From $17.00 at Eat.Sleep.KnitIce Yarns
Paillettes
From $11.99 at Ice YarnsStylecraft
Stylecraft Baby Sparkle DK
From $6.09 at LoveCrafts
Disclaimer
Yardage ranges are approximate. Always check your pattern and ball band.
Skein math example
Divide pattern yardage by yards per skein on the ball band. Buy one extra skein for gauge swatches.