How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Child’s Sweater? (Answers For 3 Sizes)

Knitted Sweaters are a lovely addition to a child’s wardrobe. Our included yarn calculation table gives you the quick answers to the question – How much yarn do I need to knit a Child’s Sweater? No running out of yarn!

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Table Of Contents

• How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Child’s Sweater?
• How Much Worsted Weight Yarn For Knitting Child’s Sweater?
• How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Child’s Sweater?
• How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Child’s Sweater?
• How Many Balls Of Yarn For a Child’s Sweater?
• How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Child’s Sweater?

I highly recommend using a pattern to knit a Child’s Sweater. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage. Doing this project on a knitting machine means using a different amount of yarn. I’ve got the details in my post.

The example pattern I’m using is the Child’s Knit Crew Neck Pullover pattern by Caron using stockinette stitch and simple ribbing. It is a great option for beginners.

How Much Yarn Do I Need For A Child’s Sweater? 

I’ve included how much yarn you need for a Child’s Sweater for 6, 8 and 10 year olds with their respective finished chest measurements. 

6 Year Old Child’s Sweater

To knit a Child’s Sweater measuring finished chest 30 inches (76 cm),  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 945 yards (864 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 18 oz (510 g) – Number of skeins is 3 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g).

8 Year Old Child’s Sweater

To knit a Child’s Sweater measuring finished chest 32 inches (81.5 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 945 yards (864 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 18 oz (510 g)  – Number of skeins is 3 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g).

10 Year Old Child’s Sweater

To knit a Child’s Sweater measuring finished chest 34 inches (86,5 cm),  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of yards (meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 24 oz (680 g) – Number of skeins is 4 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g).

How Much Worsted Weight Yarn Needed For a Child’s Sweater?

Here’s my handy guide to how much yarn for knitting a Child’s Sweater in 3 different sizes and yards of yarn required when knitting stockinette (using the example pattern) in Worsted Weight #4 Yarn.

How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need to Knit a Child’s Sweater?

To knit a Child’s Sweater measuring finished chest 30 inches (76 cm),  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 945 yards (864 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn.

How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Child’s Sweater?

To knit a Child’s Sweater measuring finished chest 30 inches (76 cm),  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 3 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ (170 g) of Worsted Weights #4 yarn. 

How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For A Child’s Sweater?

To knit a Child’s Sweater measuring finished chest 30 inches (76 cm),  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 3 balls (each ball weighs 6 oz/ (170 g) of Worsted Weights #4 yarn.  

How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Child’s Sweater?

To knit a Child’s Sweater measuring finished chest 30 inches (76 cm)  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 18 oz (510 g) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn. 

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Conclusion

Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to knit a Child’s Sweater, it’s time to start your next project! Want to do a different sweater project? Check out my post on how much yarn for a dog sweater, or how much yarn to knit a cropped sweater.