A Knitted Cropped Sweater is great with jeans or skirts. Our included yarn calculation table gives you the quick answers to the question – How much yarn do I need to knit a Cropped Sweater? No running out of yarn!
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Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit a Cropped Sweater?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit a Cropped Sweater?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For a Cropped Sweater?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For a Cropped Sweater?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For a Cropped Sweater?
I highly recommend using a pattern to knit a Cropped Sweater. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage. In case you were wondering, knitting this up with a machine needs a different amount of yarn. More info here.
The example pattern I’m using is Barbican by Martin Storey. It includes 5 different sizes from Small to XXL. It is a great option for advanced beginners.
How Much Yarn Do I Need For a Cropped Sweater?
Here’s my handy guide to how much yarn for knitting a Cropped Sweater in 5 different sizes and yards of yarn required when (using the example pattern) in DK Weight #3 yarn.
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 32-34 inches (81-86 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1224 yards (1125 meters) of DK Weight Yarn #3, total weight of 16.2 oz (450 g) – Number of skeins is 9 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
Small Size Cropped Sweater Yarn Estimates
With DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
32-34 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
81-86 cms
Estimated Yardage
1224 yards
Estimated Meterage
1125 meters
Estimated Ounces
16.2 oz
Estimated Grams
450 gms
Estimated Skeins
9 skeins
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 36-38 inches (91-97 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1360 yards (1250 meters) of DK Weight #3 yarn, total weight of 18 oz (500 g) – Number of skeins is 10 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
Medium Size Cropped Sweater Yarn Estimates
With DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
36-38 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
91-97 cms
Estimated Yardage
1360 yards
Estimated Meterage
1250 meters
Estimated Ounces
18 oz
Estimated Grams
500 gms
Estimated Skeins
10 skeins
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 40-42 inches (102-107 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1496 yards (1375 meters) of DK Weight #3 yarn, total weight of 19.8 oz (550 g) – Number of skeins is 11 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
Large Size Cropped Sweater Yarn Estimates
With DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
40-42 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
102 -107 cms
Estimated Yardage
1496 yards
Estimated Meterage
1375 meters
Estimated Ounces
19.8 oz
Estimated Grams
550 gms
Estimated Skeins
11 skeins
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 44-46 inches (112-117 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1632 yards (1375 meters) of DK Weight #3 yarn, total weight of 21.6 oz (600 g) – Number of skeins is 12 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
XL Size Cropped Sweater Yarn Estimates
With DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
44-46 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
112-117 cms
Estimated Yardage
1632 yards
Estimated Meterage
1375 meters
Estimated Ounces
21.6 oz
Estimated Grams
gms
Estimated Skeins
12 skeins
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 48-50 inches (122-127 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1904 yards (1750 meters) of DK Weight #3 yarn, total weight of 25.2 oz (700 g) – Number of skeins is 14 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
XXL Size Cropped Sweater Yarn Estimates
With DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Final Bust Size (In)
48-50 inches
Final Bust Size (Cms)
122-127cms
Estimated Yardage
1904 yards
Estimated Meterage
1750 meters
Estimated Ounces
25.02 oz
Estimated Grams
700 gms
Estimated Skeins
14 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need to Knit a Cropped Sweater?
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 44-46 inches (112-117 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1632 yards (1375 meters) of DK Weight #3 yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For a Cropped Sweater?
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 44-46 inches (112-117 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 12 skeins of DK Weight #3 Yarn (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For a Cropped Sweater?
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 44-46 inches (112-117 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 12 balls of DK Weight #3 Yarn (each ball weighs 1.8 oz/ 50g).
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Cropped Sweater?
To knit a Cropped Sweater with finished bust measurements of 44-46 inches (112-117 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 21.6 oz (600 g) of DK Weight #3 Yarn.
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Conclusion
Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to knit a Cropped Sweater, it’s time to start your next project! Want to knit a different type of sweater? See my post on how much yarn for a child’s sweater.
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