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Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Bikini?
- How Much Yarn For A Knit Bikini?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Bikini?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Bikini?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For A Bikini?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For a Bikini?
I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on May 28, 2023.
I highly recommend using a pattern for a Bikini. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage.
The example pattern I’m using is the Fine Craft Guild Free Bikini Knitting Pattern. It’s a simple Bikini pattern using basic stitches, using Fingering Weight Yarn #1. It is a great option for beginners. It gives a range of cup sizes.
How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Bikini?
To knit a Bikini top in size Bra size B, measuring 5 x 6.5 inches (12.5cm x 16.5 cm) and bikini bottom 8 x 17.5 x12 inches (20cm x 44.5cm x 30.5cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 470 yards ( 430 meters) of Fingering Weight #1 yarn, total weight of 4.4 oz (125g) – Number of skeins is 1.5 skeins (each skein weighs 3.5 oz/100 g). You can often find small lots of yarn from places where people donate yarn.
How Much Yarn For A Knit Bikini?
Here’s my handy guide to a Bikini and yards of yarn required when knitting stockinette stitch (using the example pattern) with a Fingering Weight #1 yarn.
Bikini Yarn Estimates
With Fingering Weight Yarn (#1)
Bra Top
Final Size (In)
Size B
5 x 6.5 inches
Bikini Bottom
Final Size (In)
8 x 17.5 x 12
inches
Bra Top
Final Size (Cms)
Size B
12.5cm x 16.5 cm
Bikini Bottom
Final Size (Cms)
20 x 44.5 x 30.5
cms
Estimated Yardage
470 yards
Estimated Meterage
430 meters
Estimated Ounces
4.4 oz
Estimated Grams
125 gms
Estimated Skeins
1.5 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Bikini?
To knit a Bikini top in size Bra size B, measuring 5 x 6.5 inches (12.5cm x 16.5 cm) and bikini bottom 8 x 17.5 x12 inches (20cm x 44.5cm x 30.5cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 470 yards ( 430 meters) of Fingering Weight #1 yarn
How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Bikini?
To knit a Bikini top in size Bra size B, measuring 5 x 6.5 inches (12.5cm x 16.5 cm) and bikini bottom 8 x 17.5 x12 inches (20cm x 44.5cm x 30.5cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1.5 skeins (each skein weighs 3.5 oz/100 g) of Fingering Weight #1 yarn.
How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For A Bikini?
To knit a Bikini top in size Bra size B, measuring 5 x 6.5 inches (12.5cm x 16.5 cm) and bikini bottom 8 x 17.5 x12 inches (20cm x 44.5cm x 30.5cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1.5 ball (each ball weighs 3.5 oz/100 g) of Fingering Weight #1 yarn.
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Bikini?
To knit a Bikini top in size Bra size B, measuring 5 x 6.5 inches (12.5cm x 16.5 cm) and bikini bottom 8 x 17.5 x12 inches (20cm x 44.5cm x 30.5cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 4.4 oz (125g) Fingering Weight #1 yarn.
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Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to make a Bikini, it’s time to start your next project! Want to know which yarn is best to use for a Bikini? To see my current recommendations, search for my article – The Best Yarns for Knitting.
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