i want to make a scarf for my sister.. and i know how to make it and stuff but i don't know how much yarn you need and i don't want to have to get MORE yarn and i don't really want to end up with a whole bunch of yarn left over
2006-12-03 11:31:55 · 9 answers · asked by cHoCoLaHoLiC 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Here's how to figure out how much yarn you'll need. Buy one skein and figure out which needles & stitch pattern you want to use. Cast on for the scarf and knit a certain number of rows, either a couple of repeats of the stitch pattern, or 10-20 rows--knit enough so you have at least a few of inches. Make note of how many rows you knit, how many stitches you cast on, and measure the work accurately. Mark the beginning and end of the yarn used for the scarf, then rip it out. Measure the yarn you used and figure out how much yarn you'll need for the entire scarf.
For example, let's say you knit 15 rows, it measures 2" and you used 6 yards. For a 60" scarf, you'll need 30*6yds = 180yds. It'll just be an approximation, but at least you'll have an idea of how much yarn you'll need. Buy a little more so you don't run out.
You can do the same thing with a postal scale--weigh the ball of yarn before and after you knit a couple of inches. Weigh the ball again and you'll know how many gms (or ounces) it takes to knit a certain number of inches.
2006-12-03 14:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by bogiebogie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, while I am not a knitter, i do crochet and have a few favorite! Since michaels is a fairly large carft sotre, I would think they would have these....Lion Brand Wool Ease or Patton brand wool. They are both soft and both work up well. Not like the cheap stuff with a lot of nots or with a lot of splices. I have used both and am a fan of both. Now for color, I would choose earth tones. How about a gray or a chestnut? Nav blue or forest green? If I remember correctly, Pattons has some nice grays, blues and camels. With a mans scarf, since most of them do not color coordinate well, neutrals usually work best and earthtones would fall into that category. What color is is heavy winter coat? What color is his favorite coat? Does he have a dress coat that he wears? If you could come up with a color that would either blend or contrast nicely, that would be the color to use. Oh, Pattons has a nice charcoal as well. Wool Ease comes in both the standard weight which is called worsted as well as the chunky weight. The thicker one is called Wool Ease Chunky and Wool Ease Thick and Quick! Hope this helps! i asked my girlfriend from work about a pattern and she suggests you knit a ribbed scarf with a knit two and pearl two. Since you are a beginner, look for an interactive CD called "Knitting Made EAsy" while you are at Michaels. I usually go to Joanns myself and it is $6.99 for one. It is put out by Red Heart yarn which is made by Coats and Clark. Joanns has a coupon you can get online for 40% off which would come in handy for you. Good luck with your project and I am sure you will hear from all of the knitters soon! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to post them. Enjoy!
2016-03-19 12:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how long and how wide the scarf is. Generally you can check when you buy the yarn if the store will buy back any unused skeins.
Here are some patterns. You didn't specify if you wanted to knit or crochet.
2006-12-03 11:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends how you are making it. Knitting? What size needle?
I can usually make a 5" scarf on size 11 or 13 needles with 50 yards.
2006-12-07 06:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by mlforseth01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One large skein should do which would be 7 or 8 oz depending on the type of yarn you are using. Better to have more than you need rather than too little. I usually buy one more skein than I think I'll need.
2006-12-03 11:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by Valarie7979 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you can ask her how long she wants the scarf and then go and get that specific amount of yarn for it, you should also ask a assistant in one of those yarn stores for help so you get just the right amount of yarn for your measurements.
2006-12-03 16:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by yardigal_692003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually depends on how long you want to make it ,but generally about 100 gms of 8ply(worsted weight, double knit) and size 6mm needles. Will do the trick unless you want a tighter knit so then use size 4mm needles.
2006-12-03 11:49:18 · answer #7 · answered by jacqui w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In an average scarf you might need up to a whole skein
2006-12-03 13:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by Penguin_girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of yarn and the gauge of the needles. With thick yarn like "light and lofty" I use about 1.5 skeins with fat needles, including fringe. I can make one not as long with one skein, and sometimes less depending on how tight my stiches are.
2006-12-03 11:36:02 · answer #9 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, but... about 150 grams should do it for an average winter scarf.
2006-12-03 22:49:30 · answer #10 · answered by trivimp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋