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Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Chunky Scarf?
- What Is The Average, Best, Common Size Of A Chunky Scarf?
- How Much Chunky Yarn For A Knit Chunky Scarf?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Chunky Scarf?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Chunky Scarf?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For A Chunky Scarf?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For a Chunky Scarf?
I highly recommend using a pattern for a chunky scarf. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage. Don’t want to spend the mental energy figuring out how much yarn you need? Try a knitting kit. More info in my post here.
The example pattern I’m using for these calculations is the Beginner Scarf In Chunky Yarn by Davina of Sheep & Stitch. It’s a simple garter stitch chunky scarf that looks great!
How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Chunky Scarf?
To knit a Chunky Scarf measuring 9.25 x 65 inches ( 23.5 x 165 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 306 yards (280 meters) of bulky weight #5 yarn, total weight of 14 oz (400 g) – Number of skeins is 2 skeins (each skein weighs 7 oz/200 g).
What Is The Average, Best, Common Size Of A Chunky Scarf
The average size of a Chunky Scarf is 9.25 x 65 inches (23.5 x 165 cms)
How Much Chunky Yarn For A Knit Chunky Scarf?
Here’s my handy guide to a Chunky Scarf and yards of yarn required when knitting garter stitch (using the example pattern) with a bulky weight #5 chunky yarn.
Chunky Scarf Yarn Estimates
With Bulky Weight Yarn (#5)
Final Size (In)
9.25 x 65 inches
Final Size (Cms)
23.5 x 165 cms
Estimated Yardage
306 yards
Estimated Meterage
280 meters
Estimated Ounces
14 oz
Estimated Grams
400 gms
Estimated Skeins
2 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Chunky Scarf?
To knit a Chunky Scarf measuring 9.25 x 65 inches ( 23.5 x 165 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 306 yards (280 meters) of a bulky weight #5 yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Chunky Scarf?
To knit a Chunky Scarf measuring 9.25 x 65 inches ( 23.5 x 165 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 2 skeins (each skein weighs 7 oz/200 g) of a bulky weight #5 yarn.
How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For A Chunky Scarf?
To knit a Chunky Scarf measuring 9.25 x 65 inches ( 23.5 x 165 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 2 balls (each ball weighs 7 oz/200 g) of bulky weight #5 yarn.
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Chunky Scarf?
To knit a Chunky Scarf measuring 9.25 x 65 inches ( 23.5 x 165 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 14 ounces/400g of bulky weight #5 yarn.
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Conclusion
Hope you found these tips and numbers helpful. Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to make a Chunky Scarf, it’s time to start your next project! Want to knit a different scarf style? Try my post on how much yarn to knit a long scarf.
