How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit Thigh High Socks?

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Table Of Contents

• How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit Thigh High Socks?
• How Much Fingering Weight Yarn For Knit Thigh High Socks?
• How Many Yards Of Yarn For Thigh High Socks?
• How Many Skeins Of Yarn For Thigh High Socks? 
• How Many Balls Of Yarn For Thigh High Socks?
• How Many Ounces Of Yarn For Thigh High Socks?

I highly recommend using a pattern for Thigh High Socks. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage.

The example pattern I’m using is the Anyadell Thigh High Socks Pattern by Senja Jarva. It’s a intricate sock pattern with a cable design, using Fingering Weight Yarn (Super Fine #1). It is a great option for intermediate/expert knitters. There’s a wide range of size inclusions.

How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit Thigh High Socks?

To knit Thigh High Socks measuring Foot length 11 inches (23cm), Foot Circumference 8.25 inches (21 cm), Ankle Circumference 9.25 inches (23.5 cm), Calf circumference 15 inches (38 cm),  – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1836 yards (1680 meters) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn, total weight of 14 oz ( 400 g) – Number of skeins is 4 skeins (each skein weighs 3.5 oz/ 100 g).

How Much Yarn For Knit Thigh High Socks?

Here’s my handy guide to a Thigh High Socks and yards of yarn required when knitting cable stitches (using the example pattern) with fingering weight (Superfine #1) yarn.

How Many Yards Of Yarn For Thigh High Socks?

To knit Thigh High Socks measuring Foot length 11 inches (23cm), Foot Circumference 8.25 inches (21 cm), Ankle Circumference 9.25 inches (23.5 cm), Calf circumference 15 inches (38 cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1836 yards (1680 meters) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn, 

How Many Skeins Of Yarn For Thigh High Socks?

To knit Thigh High Socks measuring Foot length 11 inches (23cm), Foot Circumference 8.25 inches (21 cm), Ankle Circumference 9.25 inches (23.5 cm), Calf circumference 15 inches (38 cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 4 skeins (each skein weighs 3.5 oz/ 100 g) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn.

How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For Thigh High Socks?

To knit Thigh High Socks measuring Foot length 11 inches (23cm), Foot Circumference 8.25 inches (21 cm), Ankle Circumference 9.25 inches (23.5 cm), Calf circumference 15 inches (38 cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 4 balls (each skein weighs 3.5 oz/ 100 g) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn.

How Many Ounces Of Yarn For Thigh High Socks?

To knit Thigh High Socks measuring Foot length 11 inches (23cm), Foot Circumference 8.25 inches (21 cm), Ankle Circumference 9.25 inches (23.5 cm), Calf circumference 15 inches (38 cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 14 ounces (400 g) of Fingering Weight (Super Fine #1) yarn.

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Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to make Thigh High Socks, it’s time to start your next project! Get an idea of which fibers to use in this post.

That concludes my series explaining how yarn much for different types of socks. My previous article is how much yarn to knit knee high socks.