Estimate yarn yardage from project size and gauge, or enter pattern yardage for skein count and weight conversion.
Shopping yardage
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Choose Project Planner to estimate from dimensions, or Pattern Yardage if your pattern lists the total yards needed.
Tap an example to prefill the calculator with sample values.
Classic worsted scarf
72×10 in at 18 sts/4 in
A practical shopping estimate for a simple scarf where two average skeins often covers the project.
Result: About 399 yards, or two worsted skeins with a small planning buffer
Adult medium sweater — DK
28×24 in DK at 22 sts/4 in
Size M sweater preset with DK weight. The sweater multiplier accounts for sleeves and shaping.
Result: About 1,000 yards, 4–5 DK skeins
Pattern says 1,200 yards
Worsted pattern — skein count + cost
When you already know the yardage from a pattern, use pattern mode for quick skein math and a weight conversion estimate.
Result: 6 worsted skeins (~$84) with 10% buffer
Chunky blanket — XL
72×84 in super bulky at 8 sts/4 in
Large throw blanket in super bulky yarn. Size XL preset for a generous couch blanket.
Result: About 2,000 yards, ~23 super bulky skeins