Yarn Weight Calculator
Yardage, skeins and substitution for any project.
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Results
- Yardage needed
- 1,200 yd
- Skeins to buy
- 6
- In metres
- 1,097 m
- Estimated cost
- $54.00
- Buy-extra advice
- Add 1 skein of the same dye lot for swatches and edging
Quick answer
Yarn needs scale with weight category: a worsted adult sweater takes about 1,200 yards, while the same sweater in fingering takes 1,800–2,200 yards.
skeins = total yardage ÷ yards per skein
How to use the Yarn Weight Calculator
- 1Choose the project type.
- 2Pick the yarn weight category you're using.
- 3Enter yards per skein from the ball band.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- ProjectAdult sweater
- Yarn weightWorsted / aran
- Yards per skein220
- Price per skein9 $
Results
- Yardage needed1,200 yd
- Skeins to buy6
- In metres1,097 m
- Estimated cost$54.00
- Buy-extra adviceAdd 1 skein of the same dye lot for swatches and edging
Frequently asked questions
How many skeins for a sweater?
About 6 skeins of 220-yard worsted for an average adult sweater, or 9–10 in fingering weight.
Why buy the same dye lot?
Dye lots vary subtly; mixing them mid-garment shows as a visible colour band across the fabric.
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