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I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on May 16, 2023.
Table Of Contents
- How Much Mohair Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Sweater?
- How Many Yards Of Mohair Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Sweater?
- How Many Skeins Of Mohair Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater?
- How Many Balls Of Mohair Yarn For A Sweater?
- How Many Ounces Of Mohair Yarn For A Sweater?
I recommend using a pattern to knit a sweater. The designer gives the yarn weight and yardage. The example pattern I’m using is the Rowan Brownie by Marie Wallin. It’s a great option for beginners. Also, to knit this on a machine requires a different amount of yarn. For more info, see my post.
Note: These measurements are for an adult sweater, and while mohair is a lovely fiber, it’s a little scratchy for those with sensitive skin, especially babies. If you want to see how much yarn to knit a baby sweater, read my guide.
How Much Mohair Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater?
Here’s my handy guide to how much yarn for knitting a sweater in 4 sizes and yards of yarn required when using the example pattern in lace weight #0 yarn.
Size Small
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 32-34 inches (81-86 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 916 yards (840 meters) of lace weight #0 yarn. A total weight of 3.6 oz (100 g).
Number of skeins is 4 skeins (each skein weighs 0.9 oz – 25 g).
S Size Sweater Mohair Yarn Estimates
With Lace Weight Yarn (#0)
Final Size (In)
32-34 inches
Final Size (Cm)
81-86 cm
Estimated Yardage
916 yards
Estimated Meterage
840 meters
Estimated Ounces
3.6 oz
Estimated Grams
100 g
Estimated Skeins
4 skeins
Size Medium
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 36-38 inches (91-97 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 1,145 yards (1,050 meters) of lace weight #0 yarn. A total weight of 4.5 oz (125 g).
Number of skeins is 5 skeins (each skein weighs 0.9 oz – 25 g).
M Size Sweater Mohair Yarn Estimates
With Lace Weight Yarn (#0)
Final Size (In)
36-38 inches
Final Size (Cm)
91-97 cm
Estimated Yardage
1,145 yards
Estimated Meterage
1,050 meters
Estimated Ounces
4.5 oz
Estimated Grams
125 g
Estimated Skeins
5 skeins
Size Large
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 40-42 inches (102-107 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 1,145 yards (1,050 meters) of lace weight #0 yarn. A total weight of 4.5 oz (g).
Number of skeins is 5 skeins (each skein weighs 0.9 oz – 25 g).
L Size Sweater Mohair Yarn Estimates
With Lace Weight Yarn (#0)
Final Size (In)
40-42 inches
Final Size (Cm)
102-107 cm
Estimated Yardage
1,145 yards
Estimated Meterage
1,050 meters
Estimated Ounces
4.5 oz
Estimated Grams
125 g
Estimated Skeins
5 skeins
Size Extra Large
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 44-46 inches (112-117 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 1,374 yards (1,260 meters) of lace weight #0 yarn. A total weight of 5.4 oz (150 g).
Number of skeins is 6 skeins (each skein weighs 0.9 oz – 25 g).
XL Size Sweater Mohair Yarn Estimates
With Lace Weight Yarn (#0)
Final Size (In)
44-46 inches
Final Size (Cm)
112-117 cm
Estimated Yardage
1,374 yards
Estimated Meterage
1,260 meters
Estimated Ounces
5.4 oz
Estimated Grams
150 g
Estimated Skeins
6 skeins
How Many Yards Of Mohair Yarn Do I Need to Knit A Sweater?
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 40-42″ (102-107 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 1,145 yards (1,050 meters) of lace weight #0 yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Mohair Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater?
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 40-42″ (102-107 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 5 skeins of lace weight #0 yarn.
(Each skein weighs 0.9 oz – 25 g).
How Many Balls Of Mohair Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater?
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 40-42″ (102-107 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 5 balls of lace weight #0 yarn.
(Each skein weighs 0.9 oz – 25 g).
How Many Ounces Of Mohair Yarn For A Sweater?
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 40-42″ (102-107 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 4.5 oz (150 g) of lace weight #0 yarn.
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Conclusion
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