The amount of yarn needed for a blanket depends on several factors including the blanket size, yarn weight, stitch pattern, and yarn thickness. Here are some general yardage estimates based on yarn weight and blanket size:
- Baby Blanket:
- Super Fine yarn: 1500-1625 yards
- Medium weight yarn: 1000-1125 yards
- Bulky yarn: 875-1000 yards
- Afghan (larger blanket):
- Super Fine yarn: 3750-4125 yards
- Medium weight yarn: 2250-3125 yards
- Bulky yarn: 2000-2250 yards
- Standard Throw Blanket:
- Typically requires about 1,000 to 2,000 yards depending on yarn thickness and stitch pattern
- Full-Size Blanket (approx. 80 x 90 inches):
- Usually needs 2,000 to 2,500 yards of medium-weight yarn
- Queen-Size Blanket (approx. 90 x 100 inches):
- Requires about 2,500 to 3,500 yards of medium-weight yarn
- King-Size Blanket (approx. 108 x 100 inches):
- Often needs 3,000 to 4,000 yards depending on yarn and stitch density
To get a more precise estimate tailored to your specific project, you can use yarn calculators where you input your gauge swatch, stitch count, rows, and yarn details. These tools calculate the exact yardage and number of skeins needed for your blanket size and pattern
. Summary:
- Small baby blankets: ~1000-1600 yards
- Throws and lap blankets: ~1000-2000 yards
- Full-size blankets: ~2000-2500 yards
- Queen-size blankets: ~2500-3500 yards
- King-size blankets: ~3000-4000 yards
Always buy a bit extra yarn to allow for pattern variations or mistakes. Using thicker yarn reduces yardage needed but may require more skeins
