Our included yarn calculation table gives you quick answers to the question – How much sock yarn do I need to knit a sweater? No running out of yarn!

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I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on May 17, 2023.
Table Of Contents
- How Much Sock Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Sweater?
- How Many Yards Of Sock Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Sweater?
- How Many Skeins Of Sock Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater?
- How Many Balls Of Sock Yarn For A Sweater?
- How Many Ounces Of Sock Yarn For A Sweater?
I recommend using a pattern to knit a sweater. The designer gives the suggested yarns, yarn weight and yardage. The example pattern I’m using is the Lion Brand Gradient Pullover designed by Vladimir Teriokhin. It’s a great option for beginners.
How Much Sock Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater?
Here’s my handy guide to how much yarn for knitting a sweater in 6 sizes and yards of yarn required when using the example pattern in sock weight #1 yarn. This is finer yarn creating a lighter fabric, than a sport weight sweater yarn.
Size Small-Large
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 52 inches (132 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) of sock weight #1 yarn. A total weight of 37.1 oz (1,050 g). Number of skeins is 7 skeins (each skein weighs 5.3 oz – 150 g).
Size S-L Sweater Sock Yarn Estimates
With Sock Weight Yarn (#1)
Final Size (In)
52 inches
Final Size (Cm)
132 cm
Estimated Yardage
7,119 yards
Estimated Meterage
6,510 meters
Estimated Ounces
37.1 oz
Estimated Grams
1,050 g
Estimated Skeins
7 skeins
Plus Size
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of inches (162.5 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 14,238 yards (13,020 meters) of sock weight #1 yarn. A total weight of 74.2 oz (2,100 g). Number of skeins is 14 skeins (each skein weighs 5.3 oz – 150 g).
Plus Size Sweater Sock Yarn Estimates
With Sock Weight Yarn (#1)
Final Size (In)
64 inches
Final Size (Cm)
162.5 cm
Estimated Yardage
14,238 yards
Estimated Meterage
13,020 meters
Estimated Ounces
74.2 oz
Estimated Grams
2,100 g
Estimated Skeins
14 skeins
How Many Yards Of Sock Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Sweater?
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 52″ (132 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) of sock weight #1 yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Sock Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater?
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 52″ (132 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 7 skeins of sock weight #1 yarn. (Each skein weighs 5.3 oz – 150 g).
How Many Balls Of Sock Yarn Do I Need For A Sweater?
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 52″ (132 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 7 balls of sock weight #1 yarn. (Each skein weighs 5.3 oz – 150 g).
How Many Ounces Of Sock Yarn For A Sweater?
To knit a sweater with finished chest measurements of 52″ (132 cm) using the example pattern, you need a min of 37.1 oz (1,050 g) of sock weight #1 yarn.
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