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), Ice Yarns Baby Comfort at 79 yards/skein needs about 19 skeins. At $6.99 from Ice Yarns, that is about $132.81 before shipping.
Yarns to price-check now
KINUA
The Fingering Cotton
From $32.00 at Gather HereSkein
Thistle - Cushy
From $38.00 at Skein Yarn AustraliaIce Yarns
Giza Cotton
From $10.99 at Ice YarnsIce Yarns
Paillettes
From $11.99 at Ice YarnsSweetGeorgia Yarns
Trifecta DK
From $40.00 at Sweet Georgia YarnsIce Yarns
Cakes Wool Chunky Colors
From $6.99 at Ice Yarns
The Fingering Cotton
From $32.00 at Gather HereSkein
Thistle - Cushy
From $38.00 at Skein Yarn AustraliaIce Yarns
Giza Cotton
From $10.99 at Ice YarnsIce Yarns
Paillettes
From $11.99 at Ice YarnsSweetGeorgia Yarns
Trifecta DK
From $40.00 at Sweet Georgia YarnsIce Yarns
Cakes Wool Chunky Colors
From $6.99 at Ice Yarns
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.