How many ounces of yarn will I need to crochet an afghan from worsted weight yarn, 86"Lx 72"W?

Question

How many ounces of yarn will I need to crochet an afghan from worsted weight yarn, 86"Lx 72"W?

Answer 1

It will depend on how thick the ply of the yarn and the style of the pattern or the kind of stitches you are using.

Check the note at the bottom of the page.

http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-sea...

http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/pattern...

Here are the free patterns and check out what the sizes are whenthey are completed.  Then if you need to double the pattern to make the size you want- that's how much yarn you will need.

http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/pattern...

I hope this helps you out.

Answer 2

It really depends on the type of yarn, the pattern, and how tight or loose you crochet.  Personally, I would figure on about 84 ounces, which is 21... 4 ounce skeins.  You can always return what you don't use, or keep it for another project.  Maybe you could make a matching pillow with any left overs.

Answer 3

doesn't it tell on the pattern?  or are you just making up your own?  and it does depend on if you crochet tightly or loosely.....how ever many you buy be sure to save the receipt as you can always return the leftover skeins.

Answer 4

dk yarn / single crochet / gauge 18sts x 12 rows / 72 x 86" / approximately 100 ounces.

download skirts and shawls software at

www.greatknitdesigns.com

and you can enter actual gauge swatch info and get a more accurate answer

Answer 5

It will depend on the stitches involved and how tight you generally crochet.  Without that information, it's hard to tell for sure.  I would think you need at least 64 ounces--and that's on the low side.  It's probably more like 80 to 100 ounces.