Answer
How much yarn do I need for a blanket?
A worsted (4) afghan takes about 2,250–3,125 yards and a baby blanket 1,000–1,125 yards (Lion Brand): 12–16 and 5–6 skeins of 200 yards.
Yardage for every project and weight
| Project | 1 Super fine | 2 Fine | 3 Light | 4 Medium | 5 Bulky | 6 Super bulky | 7 Jumbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat | 250–325 | 250–325 | 200–250 | 200–225 | 125–200 | 125–150 | 30–60 |
| Scarf | 525–825 | 450–625 | 375–500 | 375–500 | 250–375 | 250–375 | 125–200 |
| Socks (pair) | 350–500 | 300–450 | 275–400 | 275–375 | 250–350 | 200–250 | 175–200 |
| Shawl | 550–850 | 450–700 | 400–625 | 375–550 | 350–500 | 350–475 | 300–400 |
| Adult sweater | 3,375 | 1,750–2,625 | 1,500–2,250 | 1,125–1,625 | 950–1,125 | 825–1,125 | 825–1,125 |
| Baby blanket | 1,500–1,625 | 1,250–1,500 | 1,125–1,250 | 1,000–1,125 | 875–1,000 | 750–875 | 625–750 |
| Afghan (throw blanket) | 3,750–4,125 | 3,500–3,750 | 3,000–3,500 | 2,250–3,125 | 2,000–2,250 | 1,625–2,000 | 1,375–1,625 |
Skeins to buy
Divide the yards by the yards on your skein label and round up. Buy the top of the range from one dye lot: different lots can differ in color.
More questions
How many skeins for a crochet blanket?
Start from the same yardage and check your pattern: stitch patterns change the yardage a lot, so the pattern’s figure wins.
How much yarn for a bulky blanket?
An afghan in bulky (5) yarn takes about 2,000–2,250 yards (Lion Brand).
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