This chart estimates how much yarn you will need for specific crafts. To download a PDF of this, click here.


Yarn Weight 1
Yarn Weight 2
Yarn Weight 3
Yarn Weight 4
Yarn Weight 5
Yarn Weight 6
Yarn Weight 7
Hat
250-325 Yards
250-325 Yards
200-250 Yards
200-225 Yards
125-200 Yards
125-150 Yards
30-60 Yards
Scarf
525-825 Yards
 450-625 Yards
375-500 Yards
375-500 Yards
250-375 Yards
250-375 Yards
125-200 Yards
Socks
350-500 Yards
300-450 Yards
275-400 Yards
275-375 Yards
250-350 Yards
200-250 Yards
175-200 Yards
Shawl
550-850 Yards
450-700 Yards
400-625 Yards
375-550 Yards
350-500 Yards
350-475 Yards
300-400 Yards
Adult Sweater
3375 Yards
1750-2625 Yards
1500-2250 Yards
1125-1625 Yards
950-1125 Yards
825-1125 Yards
825-1125 Yards
Baby Blanket
1500-1625 Yards
1250-1500 Yards
1125-1250 Yards
1000-1125 Yards
875-1000 Yards
750-875 Yards
625-750 Yards
Afghan
3750-4125 Yards
3500-3750 Yards
3000-3500 Yards
2250-3125 Yards
2000-2250 Yards
1625-2000 Yards
1375-1625 Yards


You may also see the required amounts for some of our most popular yarns.

Need to know what weight class your yarn is? Visit our weight class guide or check the yarn label.