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Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Scarf?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Scarf?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Scarf?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For A Scarf?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Scarf?
- How Many Grams Of Yarn For A Scarf?
I recommend using a pattern to knit a scarf. The designer gives the yarn weight and yardage. The example pattern I’m using is the Rhede Scarf by Rowan Yarns. It’s a great option for beginners. Finished measurements – 10.5 inches/26.5cm wide and 63 inches/160cm length
Here’s my handy guide to how much yarn for knitting a scarf and yards of yarn required when using the example pattern in worsted weight #4 yarn.
How Much Yarn Do I Need For A Scarf?
To knit a scarf with finished length measurements of 63 inches (160 cm) and width 10.5 inches/26.5cm using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 657 yards (600 meters) of worsted weight #4 yarn. A total weight of 10.6 oz (300 g). Number of skeins is 3 skeins (each skein weighs 3.5 oz – 100 g).
| Scarf Yarn Estimates with | Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) |
|---|---|
| Final Size Length (In) | 63 inches |
| Final Size Length (Cm) | 160 cm |
| Final Size Width (In) | 10.5 inches |
| Final Size Width (Cm) | 26.5 cm |
| Estimated Yardage | 657 yards |
| Estimated Meterage | 600 meters |
| Estimated Ounces | 10.6 oz |
| Estimated Grams | 300 g |
| Estimated Skeins | 3 skeins |
How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Scarf?
To knit a scarf with finished length measurements of 63″ (160 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 657 yards (600 meters) of worsted weight #4 yarn. You’d need more yarn for a lace scarf.
How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Scarf?
To knit a scarf with finished length measurements of 63″ (160 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 3 skeins of worsted weight #4 yarn. (Each skein weighs 3.5 oz – 100 g).
How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For A Scarf?
To knit a scarf with finished length measurements of 63″ (160 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 3 balls of worsted weight #4 yarn. (Each skein weighs 3.5 oz – 100 g).
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Scarf?
To knit a scarf with finished length measurements of 63″ (160 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 10.6 oz (300 g) of worsted weight #4 yarn.
How Many Grams Of Yarn For A Scarf?
To knit a scarf with finished length measurements of 63″ (160 cm) using the example pattern, you need a minimum of 300 g of worsted weight #4 yarn.
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How wide do you knit your scarf, please?
Hi Jane. It’s approximately 10.5inches/26.5cm wide using the pattern I mention in the post. Cheers Jodie