The number of skeins of chunky yarn needed for a blanket varies depending on the blanket size, yarn weight, and your knitting or crochet technique
. Here's a general guide:
- Baby Blanket: 2-3 skeins for smaller baby blankets
, 3-5 skeins of medium-weight yarn
, or approximately 10 skeins of chunky yarn
. The finished size is 36 x 45 inches (91 x 114 cm)
- Lap Blanket: 3-4 skeins
- Throw Blanket: 7-8 skeins
, approximately 10 to 12 skeins of medium-weight yarn
, or 20 skeins of chunky yarn
. The finished size is 50 x 60 inches
- Twin Blanket: Approximately 15 to 25 skeins of medium-weight yarn
or 36 skeins of chunky yarn
- Full Blanket: Approximately 17 to 23 skeins of medium-weight yarn
or 44 skeins of chunky yarn
. The finished size is 80 x 90 inches (203 x 229 cms)
- Queen Blanket: Approximately 13 to 18 skeins of medium-weight yarn
or 50 skeins of chunky yarn
. The finished size is 90 x 90 inches (229 x 229 cms)
- King Blanket: Approximately 20 to 30 skeins of medium-weight yarn
or 52 skeins of chunky yarn
. The finished size is 108 x 90 inches (274 x 229 cms)
For a standard-size DIY chunky knit blanket, approximately 6-8 skeins of super bulky weight yarn may be required
. Keep in mind that these are rough estimates, and the exact amount can vary
. For instance, the size of your loops can impact the amount of yarn needed
. Always check the yarn packaging for specific recommendations and consider making a gauge swatch to calculate the precise amount of yarn required for your project