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Creative Grandma – Crochet Yardage
How much Yarn do I need?
CROCHETED HAT
| YARN | Child (Head size 18″) | Adult (Head size 20″-22″) |
| Sport/DK | 230-250 yards | 240-360 yards |
| Worsted | 230-250 yards | 240-360 yards |
| Chunky/Bulky | 160-170 yards | 195-220 yards |
CROCHETED SCARF
| YARN | Child 6″ x 40″ | Adult 8″ x 60″ |
| Lace/Sock/Fingerling | 570-580 yards | 875 – 885 yards |
| Sport/DK | 455-465 yards | 855-865 yards |
| Worsted | 245-255 yards | 505-515 yards |
| Chunky/Bulky | 165-175 yards | 335-345 yards |
CROCHETED BABY AFGHAN
| YARN | Baby 20″ x 30″ | Baby 30″ x 40″ |
| Lace/Sock/Fingerling | 1755-1765 yards | 2625-2635 yards |
| Sport/DK | 1500-1525 yards | 2375-2385 yards |
| Worsted | 1300-1325 yards | 2175-2185 yards |
| Chunky/Bulky | 1100-1125 yards | 1975-1985 yards |
CROCHETED ADULT AFGHAN
| YARN | Adult 40″ x 60″ | Adult 60″ x 60″ |
| Lace/Sock/Fingerling | 3000-3050 yards | 4500-4525 yards |
| Sport/DK | 2560-2575 yards | 3835-3850 yards |
| Worsted | 2300-2335 yards | 3450-3475 yards |
| Chunky/Bulky | 1665-1675 yards | 2500-2525 yards |
CROCHETED SWEATER
| YARN | Child (Chest size 24″-28″-32″) | Adult (Chest size 36″-40″-44″-48″) |
| Lace/Sock/Fingerling | 875-1300-1885 yards | 2340-2730-3250-3510 yards |
| Sport/DK | 715-1040-1430 yards | 1820-2080-2470-2730 yards |
| Worsted | 650-845-1300 yards | 1560-1820-2080-2340 yards |
| Chunky/Bulky | 360-650-910 yards | 1170-1300-1560-1690 yards |
* Note: The amounts above are only estimates based on average size projects, and should be used as a guideline. Estimates may vary depending on type of stitch, gauge and differences in individual Crocheters. To calculate the number of skeins/balls/cones needed, divide the total yardage needed for your project by the yardage in each skein of your chosen yarn to be used for the project, this equals the total number of skeins needed. Be sure to round up to the next whole skein/ball/cone. So if you were using Red Heart Super Saver which has 364 yards and you need 1500 yards you would need 5 skeins total.
Yarn Weight with Recommended Hook Size Conversion Chart
| USA TERMS | USA HOOK SIZE | UK TERMS | UK HOOK SIZE |
| (0) Lace Weight | Steel hook Size 2 Crochet Hook Size B-1 | 1-2 Ply | 2mm – 2.5mm |
| (1) Super Fine Fingering | B-1 / C-2 / D-3 / E-4 | 2-ply | 2.5mm – 3.5mm |
| (1) Super Fine Sock | B-1 / C-2 / D-3 / E-4 | 3-ply | 2.5mm – 3.75mm |
| (2) Fine Sport/Baby | E-4 / F-5 / G-6 / 7 | 4-ply | 3.5mm – 4.5mm |
| (3) Light DK / Light Worsted | 7 /H-8 / I-9 | DK / 8-ply | 4.5mm – 5.5mm |
| (4) Medium Worsted / Medium | I-9 / J-10 / K-10 ½ | Aran / 10-ply | 5.5mm – 6.5mm |
| (5) Bulky | K-10 ½ / L-11 / M-13 | Chunky / Rug 12-ply | 6.5mm – 9mm |
| (6) Super Bulky | M-13 / N-15 / P-16 | Super Chunky / 14-ply | 9mm – 15mm |
The yarn weight and hook size conversion chart above is a general guideline. Use your own judgement if you feel certain yarn or hook size is better suited for your project. Please remember not all yarn manufacturers use the same terminology. It is also recommended to check that label of the yarn you are using for the suggested hook size recommended for that yarn.
The most important thing to remember when working a specific pattern is if you change the hook size or weight of yarn used it may alter your gauge, making it necessary to adjust the pattern to get the specific size desired.
Be creative and experiment with different yarns and hook sizes to see what you can create.
Happy Crocheting!
Printable Conversion ChartBasic Size Chart for Afghans