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Yarn Yardage & Skein Calculator
Never run out of yarn mid-project again. Select your craft, project type, and yarn weight to calculate exactly how many yards and skeins you will need.
Project Details
Check your yarn skein label
Extra yarn for gauge & tassels
Estimated Yarn Needed
1,870
Yards
(~1,710 Meters)
You will need approx 10 skeins
Includes a 10% safety margin. Tension and gauge can vary between knitters.
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US 7 - 9 (4.5 - 5.5 mm) knitting needles or I/9 - J/10 (5.5 - 6 mm) crochet hook.
Always swatch a 4" x 4" square before casting on your main project to check your personal gauge!
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Average yarn requirements based on worsted / medium weight yarn.
| Blanket Size | Standard Dimensions | Knitting (Yards) | Crochet (Yards) | Approx Skeins (100g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby / Stroller | 30" x 36" | 700 – 900 yds | 900 – 1,150 yds | 4 – 5 skeins |
| Lapghan / Reading | 36" x 48" | 1,100 – 1,400 yds | 1,400 – 1,750 yds | 6 – 8 skeins |
| Throw Blanket | 50" x 60" | 1,900 – 2,400 yds | 2,400 – 3,000 yds | 10 – 13 skeins |
| Twin Bed | 66" x 90" | 3,800 – 4,600 yds | 4,700 – 5,800 yds | 19 – 25 skeins |
| Queen Bed | 90" x 90" | 5,100 – 6,300 yds | 6,400 – 7,900 yds | 26 – 34 skeins |