Knitted Sweaters are a beautiful addition to your wardrobe. Our included yarn calculation table gives you the quick answers to the question – How much yarn do I need to knit a Women’s Sweater? No running out of yarn!
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Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Women’s Sweater?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Women’s Sweater?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Women’s Sweater?
- How Many Balls Of Yarn For a Women’s Sweater?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Women’s Sweater?
I highly recommend using a pattern to knit a Women’s Sweater. The designer gives details of the yarn weight and the yardage. To make this on an Addi machine, you’ll need a different amount of yarn. See my post for more info.
The example pattern I’m using is the Basic V-Neck Pullover by Knit Picks using stockinette stitch and simple ribbing. It is a great option for beginners.
How Much Yarn Do I Need For A Women’s Sweater?
I’ve included how much yarn you need for a Women’s Sweater with different finished bust measurements of 28.25 32.5, 36.75, 41, 45, 49.5 inches with the example pattern.
To knit a Women’s Sweater with finished bust measurements 28.25 inches (71.8 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 880 yards (804.7 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 14.4 oz (400 g) – Number of skeins is 8 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g).
Women’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
Finsihed Bust 28.25 inches With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Bust Size (In)
inches
Bust Size (Cms)
71.8 cms
Estimated Yardage
880 yards
Estimated Meterage
804.7 meters
Estimated Ounces
14.4 oz
Estimated Grams
400 gms
Estimated Skeins
8 skeins
To knit a Women’s Sweater with finished bust measurements 32.5 inches (82.6 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 990 yards (905.3 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 16.2 oz (450 g) – Number of skeins is 9 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g)
Women’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
Finsihed Bust 32.5 inches With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Bust Size (In)
32.5 inches
Bust Size (Cms)
82.6 cms
Estimated Yardage
990 yards
Estimated Meterage
905.3 meters
Estimated Ounces
16.2 oz
Estimated Grams
450 gms
Estimated Skeins
9 skeins
To knit a Women’s Sweater with finished bust measurements 36.75 inches (93.3 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1100 yards (1006 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 18 oz (500 g) – Number of skeins is 10 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g).
Women’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
Finsihed Bust 36.75 inches With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Bust Size (In)
36.75 inches
Bust Size (Cms)
93.3 cms
Estimated Yardage
1100 yards
Estimated Meterage
1006 meters
Estimated Ounces
18 oz
Estimated Grams
500 gms
Estimated Skeins
10 skeins
To knit a Women’s Sweater with finished bust measurements 41 inches (104 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1210 yards (1106 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 19.8 oz ( 550 g) – Number of skeins is 11 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g).
Women’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
Finsihed Bust 41 inches With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Bust Size (In)
41 inches
Bust Size (Cms)
104 cms
Estimated Yardage
1210 yards
Estimated Meterage
1106 meters
Estimated Ounces
19.8 oz
Estimated Grams
550 gms
Estimated Skeins
11 skeins
To knit a Women’s Sweater with finished bust measurements 45 inches (114.3 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1320 yards (1207 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 21.6 oz (600 g) – Number of skeins is 12 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g).
Women’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
Finsihed Bust 45 inches With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Bust Size (In)
45 inches
Bust Size (Cms)
114.3 cms
Estimated Yardage
1320 yards
Estimated Meterage
1207 meters
Estimated Ounces
21.6 oz
Estimated Grams
600 gms
Estimated Skeins
12 skeins
To knit a Women’s Sweater with finished bust measurements 49.5 inches (125.7cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1540 yards (1408.2 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn, total weight of 25.2 oz ( 700 g) – Number of skeins is 14 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g).
Women’s Sweater Yarn Estimates
Finsihed Bust 49.5 inches With Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Bust Size (In)
inches
Bust Size (Cms)
125.7 cms
Estimated Yardage
1540 yards
Estimated Meterage
1408.2 meters
Estimated Ounces
25.2 oz
Estimated Grams
700 gms
Estimated Skeins
14 skeins
How Many Yards Of Yarn Do I Need to Knit a Women’s Sweater?
To knit a Women’s Sweater measuring finished chest 36.75 inches (93.3 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 1100 yards (1006 meters) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn.
How Many Skeins Of Yarn Do I Need For A Women’s Sweater?
To knit a Women’s Sweater measuring finished chest 36.75 inches (93.3 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 10 skeins (each skein weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g) of Worsted Weights #4 yarn.
How Many Balls Of Yarn Do I Need For A Women’s Sweater?
To knit a Women’s Sweater measuring finished chest 36.75 inches (93.3 cm), – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 10 balls (each ball weighs 1.8 oz/ 50 g) of Worsted Weights #4 yarn.
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Women’s Sweater?
To knit a Women’s Sweater measuring finished chest 36.75 inches (93.3 cm) – (using the example pattern) you will need a minimum of 18 oz (510 g) of Worsted Weight #4 yarn.
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Conclusion
Now you know how much yarn you’ll need to knit a Women’s Sweater, it’s time to start your next project! Want to knit a different sweater? See my article on how much yarn for a medium sweater, or how much yarn to knit a mens’ sweater.
