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Table Of Contents
- How Much Cashmere Yarn Do I Need To Knit a Sweater?
- How Many Yards Of Cashmere Yarn Do I Need To Knit a Sweater?
- How Many Skeins Of Cashmere Yarn Do I Need For a Sweater?
- How Many Balls Of Cashmere Yarn For a Sweater?
- How Many Ounces Of Cashmere Yarn For a Sweater?
I highly recommend using a pattern to knit a Sweater with cashmere yarn. The designer gives details of the Cashmere Yarn weight and the yardage. This kind of yarn can come in chunky weights too.
The example pattern I’m using is Refine by Lisa Richardson for Rowan. It includes 5 different sizes. She suggests other yarns in the range that you could use too. It is an excellent option for advanced beginners to intermediate knitters.
How Much Cashmere Yarn Do I Need For a Sweater?
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 38.5 inches (98 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1050 yards (959 meters) of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn, total weight of 12.6 oz (350g) – Number of skeins is 7 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
Knitted Sweater Estimates
with Cashmere DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
38.5 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
98 cms
Estimated Yardage
1050 yards
Estimated Meterage
959 meters
Estimated Ounces
12.6 oz
Estimated Grams
350 gms
Estimated Skeins
7 skeins
And here are the requirements for 4 more sizes:
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 42.25 inches (107.5 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1200 yards (1096 meters) of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn, total weight of 14.4 oz (400g) – Number of skeins is 8 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
Knitted Sweater Estimates
with Cashmere DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
42.25 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
107.5 cms
Estimated Yardage
1200 yards
Estimated Meterage
1096 meters
Estimated Ounces
14.4 oz
Estimated Grams
400 gms
Estimated Skeins
8 skeins
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 46.5 inches (118 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1350 yards (1233 meters) of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn, total weight of 16.2 oz (450g) – Number of skeins is 9 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
Knitted Sweater Estimates
with Cashmere DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
46.5 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
118 cms
Estimated Yardage
1350 yards
Estimated Meterage
1233 meters
Estimated Ounces
16.2 oz
Estimated Grams
450 gms
Estimated Skeins
9 skeins
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 50.25 inches (127.5 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1500 yards (1370 meters) of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn, total weight of 18 oz (500g) – Number of skeins is 10 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
Knitted Sweater Estimates
with Cashmere DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
50.25 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
127.5 cms
Estimated Yardage
1500 yards
Estimated Meterage
1370 meters
Estimated Ounces
18 oz
Estimated Grams
500 gms
Estimated Skeins
10 skeins
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 54.25 inches (138 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1650 yards (1507 meters) of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn, total weight of 19.8 oz (550g) – Number of skeins is 11 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
Knitted Sweater Estimates
with Cashmere DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
54.25 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
138 cms
Estimated Yardage
1650 yards
Estimated Meterage
1507 meters
Estimated Ounces
19.8 oz
Estimated Grams
550 gms
Estimated Skeins
11 skeins
How Many Yards Of Cashmere Yarn Do I Need to Knit a Sweater?
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 46.5 inches (118 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1350 yards (1233 meters) of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Cashmere Yarn Do I Need For a Sweater?
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 46.5 inches (118 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 9 skeins of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
How Many Balls Of Cashmere Yarn Do I Need For a Sweater?
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 46.5 inches (118 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 9 balls of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn (each ball weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
How Many Ounces Of Cashmere Yarn For A Sweater?
To knit a Sweater with finished bust measurements of 46.5 inches (118 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 16.2 oz (450g) of DK Weight #3 Cashmere Yarn.
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Now you know how much Cashmere Yarn you’ll need to knit a Sweater, it’s time to start your next project!
Want to know which Cashmere Yarn is best to use for a Sweater? To see my current recommendations, search for my article – The Best Yarns for Knitting.
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