Find out how much yarn you need to knit a twin size blanket with our helpful guide. Best of all, you’ll avoid the frustration of running out of yarn mid-project!
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Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Twin Size Blanket?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Twin Size Blanket?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Twin Size Blanket?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Twin Size Blanket?
How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Twin Size Blanket?
To knit a twin size blanket of 70 x 90 inches (178 x 228.5 cms) using garter stitch with a medium weight #4 worsted weight yarn, you will need a minimum of 6432 yards (5881 meters) of yarn – That is 112 oz (3200 gms) – 32 skeins of 3.5 oz (100g)
Here’s a handy guide for with the info about how much yarn for a twin size blanket when knitting garter stitch with a medium weight #4 (worsted) yarn.
Twin Blanket Yarn Estimates
With Medium Weight Yarn (#4)
Final Size (In)
70 x 90 inches
Final Size (Cms)
178 x 228.5 cms
Estimated Yardage
6432 yards
Estimated Meterage
5881 meters
Estimated Ounces
112 oz
Estimated Grams
3200 gms
Estimated Skeins
32 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Twin Size Blanket?
In a twin size blanket pattern you need 6432 yards of yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Twin Size Blanket?
In the twin size blanket pattern you need 32 skeins of yarn.
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Twin Size Blanket?
For the twin size blanket pattern you need 112 ounces of yarn.
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How Much Chunky Yarn For A Twin Size Blanket?
To make a twin blanket measuring 70×90 inches, you’ll need 2376 yards of yarn in a #6 super bulky weight.
Twin Blanket Yarn Estimates
With Super Bulky Yarn
Final Size (In)
66 x 90 inches
Final Size (Cms)
168 x 229 cms
Estimated Yardage
2376 yds
Estimated Meterage
2173 m
Estimated Ounces
126 ounces
Estimated Grams
3600 gms
Estimated Skeins
36
Conclusion
Hope you found these tips helpful. Now you know how much yarn you’ll need, it’s time to start your next project! Want to learn which fiber to use? Check it out here.
This post is part of my series explaining how much yarn for different-sized blankets. My previous article is how much yarn for throw blankets, and next up is how much yarn for a chunky blanket?
