Estimated Yardage for
Typical Weights & Styles

The amounts listed below are for the amount of yarn needed for a basic pullover or cardigan. These are for smooth yarns and very lightly textured or plain knitting. Aran or heavily cabled patterns will require quite a bit more. You will also need more when using two or more colors because of carrying the yarn in the back.

Babies

12-18 months
600-700 yards fingering weight yarn (550-650 meters)

Toddlers

2-6 Years Old
800-1000 yards sport-weight yarn (750-950 meters)
600-800 yards worsted-weight yarn (550-750 meters)
550-650 yards bulky yarn (500-600 meters)

Children

6-12 Years Old
1000-1500 yards sport-weight yarn (950-1400 meters)
900-1200 yards worsted-weight yarn (850-1100 meters)
700-1000 yards bulky yarn (650-950 meters)

Women

sizes 32-40 (regular fit)
1500-1700 yards fingering-weight yarn (1400-1600 meters)
1400-1600 yards sport-weight yarn (1300-1500 meters)
1100-1400 yards worsted-weight yarn (1000-1300 meters)
1000 yards bulky yarn (950 meters)

sizes 32-40 (loose fit)
1500-1900 yards sport-weight yarn (1400-1750 meters)
1300-1500 yards worsted-weight yarn (1200-1400 meters)
900-1200 yards bulky yarn (850-1100 meters)

Men

sizes 36-48 (regular fit)
1700-2100 yards sport-weight yarn (1600-1950 meters)
1500-1700 yards worsted-weight yarn (1400-1600 meters)
1300-1500 yards bulky yarn (1200-1400 meters)

sizes 36-48 (loose fit)
2000-2400 yards sport-weight yarn (1850-2200 meters)
1800-2000 yards worsted-weight yarn (1650-1850 meters)
1500-1700 yards bulky yarn (1400-1550 meters)

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