Knitting Up the Perfect Scarf: How Much Yarn You'll Need

You're settling in for a long winter ahead and want to keep your neck nice and cozy. So you've decided to knit yourself a scarf, but how much yarn will you actually need? Don't worry, we've done the math for you. In this article, we'll go over exactly how many skeins or yards of yarn it takes to knit scarves of different lengths and widths. We'll break it down by yarn weight so you can easily figure out what you need whether you're knitting with bulky, worsted, or fingering weight yarn. With this guide, you'll know just how much yarn to purchase before casting on those first stitches. Then you can knit yourself the perfect scarf all winter long without running out of yarn or having tons left over. Read more