Our included yarn calculation tables give you the quick answers to the question – How much yarn do I need to knit a throw blanket? No running out of yarn!
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Note: This is a rough estimate, and it varies depending on so factors like yarn weight, tension, the knit stitch pattern, the knitting needles size and blanket size.
If you do ribbing, cabling, pattern stitches like lace knitting or colorwork knitting techniques, add 10% more yarn to the yardage estimates outlined below.
I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on May 13, 2023.
Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Throw Blanket?
- What Is The Average, Best, Common Size Of A Throw Blanket?
- How Much Worsted Weight Yarn For A Knit Throw Blanket?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Throw Blanket?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Throw Blanket?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For A Throw Blanket?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For a Throw Blanket?
How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Throw Blanket?
To knit a throw size blanket measuring 50 x 60 inches (127 x 152 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 3216 yards yards (3676 meters) of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn, total weight of 56 oz (1600 g) – Number of skeins is 16 skeins (each skein weighs 3.5 oz/100g).
What Is The Average, Best, Common Size Of A Throw Blanket?
The average size of a Throw blanket is 50 x 60 inches ((127 x 152 cms) but as you can see from my tables I also include other versions and common size examples of throw blankets.
How Much Worsted Weight Yarn For A Knit Throw Blanket?
Here’s my handy guide to two different throw blanket sizes and yards of yarn required when knitting garter stitch (using the example pattern) with a medium weight #4 (worsted) yarn.
Throw Blanket Yarn Estimates
With Medium Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Size (In)
50 x 60 inches
Final Size (Cms)
127 x 152 cms
Estimated Yardage
3216 yards
Estimated Meterage
3676 meters
Estimated Ounces
56 oz
Estimated Grams
1600 g
Estimated Skeins
16
Large Throw Blanket Yarn Estimates
With Medium Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Size (In)
60 x 65 inches
Final Size (Cms)
152.5 x 165 cms
Estimated Yardage
4020 yards
Estimated Meterage
3676 meters
Estimated Ounces
70 oz
Estimated Grams
1985 g
Estimated Skeins
20 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Throw Blanket?
To knit a throw size blanket measuring 50 x 60 inches (127 x 152 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 3216 yards (3676 meters) of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn
To knit a larger throw size blanket measuring 60 x 65 inches (152.5cm x 165cm) -(using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 4020 yards (3676 meters) of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Throw Blanket?
To knit a throw size blanket measuring 50 x 60 inches (127 x 152 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 16 skeins (each skein weighs 3.5oz/100g) of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn,
To knit a larger throw size blanket measuring 60 x 65 inches (152.5cm x 165cm ) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 20 skeins (each skein weighs 3.5oz/100g) of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn.
How Many Balls Of Yarn For A Throw Blanket?
To knit a Throw blanket measuring 50 x 60 inches (127 x 152 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 16 balls (Each ball weighs 3.5 oz/100g) of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn.
To knit a larger throw size blanket measuring 60 x 65 inches (152.5cm x 165cm ) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 20 balls (each ball weighs 3.5oz/100g) of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn.
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Throw Blanket?
To knit a throw size blanket measuring 50 x 60 inches (127 x 152 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 56 ounces/1600g of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn.
To knit a larger throw size blanket measuring 50 x 60 inches (127 x 152 cms) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 70 ounces/1985g of medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn.
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How Many Skeins Of Bernat Blanket Yarn For A Throw Blanket?
The number of skeins of Bernat Blanket Yarn For A Throw Blanket measuring 46″ x 59″ (117 x 150 cm) is 5 skeins (each skein weighs 10.5 oz/300g).
Conclusion
Hope you found these tips helpful. Now you know how much yarn you’ll need, it’s time to start your next project! Check out this article to discover which fiber to use.
This post is part of my series explaining how much yarn for different-sized blankets. My previous article is how much yarn for lap blankets, and next up is how much yarn for a twin size blanket?
