Our included yarn calculation table gives you the quick answers to the question – How much yarn do I need to knit a Men’s Sweater? No running out of yarn!
Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit a Men’s Sweater?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit a Men’s Sweater?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For a Men’s Sweater?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For a Men’s Sweater?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For a Men’s Sweater?
I highly recommend using a pattern to knit a Men’s Sweater. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage.
The example pattern I’m using is the Adult’s Knit V- Neck Pullover by Yarnspirations. It includes 6 different sizes from Extra Small to 5XL. It’s a great option for beginners.
How Much Yarn Do I Need For a Men’s Sweater?
Here’s my handy guide to how much yarn for knitting a Men’s Sweater in 6 different sizes and yards of yarn required when (using the example pattern) in Worsted Weight #4 yarn.
Size Small
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 37″ (94 cm) using the example pattern you need a min. of 1260 yards (1152 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 24 oz (680.4g).
Number of skeins is 4 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ 170.1g).
XS/S Men’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Chest Size (In)
37 inches
Final Chest Size (Cms)
94 cms
Estimated Yardage
1260 yards
Estimated Meterage
1152 meters
Estimated Ounces
24 oz
Estimated Grams
680.4 gms
Estimated Skeins
4 skeins
Size Medium
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 40.5″ (103 cm) using the example pattern you need a min. of 1260 yards (1152 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 24 oz (680.4g).
Number of skeins is 4 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ 170.1 g).
M Men’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Chest Size (In)
40.5 inches
Final Chest Size (Cms)
103 cms
Estimated Yardage
1260 yards
Estimated Meterage
1152 meters
Estimated Ounces
24 oz
Estimated Grams
680.4 gms
Estimated Skeins
4 skeins
Size Large
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 44.5″ (113 cm) using the example pattern you need a min. of 1260 yards (1152 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 24 oz (680.4g).
Number of skeins is 4 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ 170.1g).
L Men’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Chest Size (In)
44.5 inches
Final Chest Size (Cms)
113 cms
Estimated Yardage
1260 yards
Estimated Meterage
1152 meters
Estimated Ounces
24 oz
Estimated Grams
680.4 gms
Estimated Skeins
4 skeins
Size Extra Large
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 49″ (124.5 cm) using the example pattern you need a min. of 1575 yards (1440 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 30 oz (850.5g).
Number of skeins is 5 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ 170.1g).
XL Men’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Chest Size (In)
49 inches
Final Chest Size (Cms)
124.5 cms
Estimated Yardage
1575 yards
Estimated Meterage
1440 meters
Estimated Ounces
30 oz
Estimated Grams
850.5 gms
Estimated Skeins
5 skeins
Size 2 Extra Large & 3 Extra Large
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 55″ (140 cm), – (using the example pattern) you need a min. of 1890 yards (1728 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 36 oz (1020.6 g).
Number of skeins is 6 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ 170.1g).
2XL/3XL Men’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Chest Size (In)
55 inches
Final Chest Size (Cms)
140 cms
Estimated Yardage
1890 yards
Estimated Meterage
1728 meters
Estimated Ounces
36 oz
Estimated Grams
1020.6 gms
Estimated Skeins
6 skeins
Size 4 Extra Large & 5 Extra Large
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 63″ (160 cm), – (using the example pattern) you need a min. of 2205 yards (2016 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 42 oz (1190.7 g).
Number of skeins is 7 skeins (each skein weighs 6 oz/ 170.1g).
4XL/5XL Men’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Chest Size (In)
63 inches
Final Chest Size (Cms)
160 cms
Estimated Yardage
2205 yards
Estimated Meterage
2016 meters
Estimated Ounces
42 oz
Estimated Grams
1190.7 gms
Estimated Skeins
7 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need to Knit a Men’s Sweater?
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 44.5″ (113 cm), – (using the example pattern) you need a min. of 1260 yards (1152 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For a Men’s Sweater?
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 44.5″ (113 cm), – (using the example pattern) you need a min. of 4 skeins of Worsted Weight #4 yarn (each skein weighs 6 oz/ 170.1g).
How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For a Men’s Sweater?
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 44.5 (113 cm), – (using the example pattern) you need a min. of 4 balls of Worsted Weight #4 yarn (each skein weighs 6 oz/ 170.1g).
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Men’s Sweater?
To knit a Men’s Sweater with finished chest measurements of 44.5 (113 cm), – (using the example pattern) you need a min. of 24 oz (680.4g) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn.
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