How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Men’s Scarf? [Answers for 1 Size]

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I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on Oct 12, 2024.

Table Of Contents

• How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Men’s Scarf?
• How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Men’s Scarf?
• How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Men’s Scarf?
• How Many Balls Of Yarn For A Men’s Scarf?
• How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Men’s Scarf?

I recommend using a pattern to knit a men’s scarf. The designer gives the yarn weight and yardage. The example pattern I’m using is the Morton Street Scarf by Kaz for Lion Brand Yarn. It’s a great option for beginners.

Here’s my handy guide to how much yarn for knitting a men’s scarf and yards of yarn required when using the example pattern in light weight #3 yarn.

How Much Yarn Do I Need For A Men’s Scarf?

To knit a men’s scarf with the finished length of 94 inches (239 cm) and width 7 inches/18 cm using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 590 yards (540 meters) of light weight #3 yarn. A total weight of 5.3 oz (150 g). Number of skeins is 1 skein (each skein weighs 5.3 oz – 150 g).

Men’s Scarf Yarn Estimates With Light Weight Yarn (#3)

Final Size (In) Length	94 inches
Final Size (Cm) Length	239 cm
Final Size (In) Width	7 inches
Final Size (Cm) Width	18 cm
Estimated Yardage	590 yards
Estimated Meterage	540 meters
Estimated Ounces	5.3 oz
Estimated Grams	150 g
Estimated Skeins	1 skein

How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Men’s Scarf?

To knit a men’s scarf with the finished length of 94″ (239 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 590 yards (540 meters) of light weight #3 yarn.

How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Men’s Scarf?

To knit a men’s scarf with the finished length of 94″ (239 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 1 skein of light weight #3 yarn. (Each skein weighs 5.3 oz – 150 g).

How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For A Men’s Scarf?

To knit a men’s scarf with the finished length of 94″ (239 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 1 ball of light weight #3 yarn. (Each skein weighs 5.3 oz – 150 g).

How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Men’s Scarf?

To knit a men’s scarf with the finished length of 94″ (239 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 5.3 oz (150 g) of light weight #3 yarn. 

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Conclusion

Now you know how much yarn you need to knit a men’s scarf, it’s time to start your next project! If you’re interested in calculations for knitting a child’s scarf here’s my post or a scarf without ends see here. And here are my suggestions for suitable scarf yarns.

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