Yarn Quantity Calculator
How much yarn do I need? Pick your project, size and yarn weight for a realistic estimate before you buy.
Estimated yarn1050–1300 m
Balls needed5–6
In yards1149–1422 yd
Based on 220 m per ball. Add one extra ball for colourwork, long sleeves, cables or a longer body.
What changes the estimate most
Cables and brioche can eat 30–50% more yarn than stockinette; lace uses less. Sleeve length, body length and a deep ribbed hem all add up, so treat the upper figure as the realistic one and buy from the same dye lot.
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