If the pattern specifies to buy xx number of balls (or skeins), it should also give the yarn name. For example, it might say 3 skeins of Red Heart Soft but not give the ounces. Then you might look up Red Heart Soft online. Find out how many ounces in a skein, and then multiple 3 x that number. If you want to buy a different yarn, in the same weight class, you would know how many ounces to buy.
look at the pattern...... it usually says how much..... i.e.: 5 skeins of yarn As noted above, the pattern generally states how much yarn to use for that pattern. If you are trying to design your own pattern, however, then the process is more complicated. There is no general rule for how much yarn in a pattern, even as to type of pattern, because each is so different. Different scarf patterns, for example, would take different amounts of yarn. Generally speaking, I can probably make a scarf if I have 7 to 10 ounces of yarn. If I am making a hat for a child, I can do it with one 3.5 ounce skein with yarn leftover. For an adult, it depends on the pattern. Sometimes one skein would be enough, sometimes two would be needed. Afghans require more yarn, but amount varies with yarn, hook, and the size of the afghan as well as the pattern. One can take a baby afghan pattern and use chunky yarn to give a larger afghan, but amount of yarn required will be different. If you have a pattern and it gives you the yarn amount in skeins but not ounces, and you want to use a different yarn, then you need to find out how many ounces in that type of yarn, then buy the required ounces in a yarn in the same weight category.
check www.lionbrand.com they have tons of patterns and I believe you can search by yarn type.
The size of the needle depends on the gauge of the pattern you are using. If you are not using a pattern, or are using a pattern that has no gauge, then check the label of the yarn used. Most labels today will give you a size of needle that they recommend for that specific yarn.
In the UK, worsted weight yarn corresponds to 10ply (i.e. heavy DK or light aran yarn)
TC Yarn means Yarn made of by Polyester Cotton,, Acronym from Teteron Cotton, Teteron is the other name of Polyester,,, Yarn means thread of fabric.
Yarn comes in skeins and in balls.
Your answer depends on the weight of the yarn.Thread weight yarn will weigh less than bulky weight, given 'five balls' of each.
The only way to answer your question is for you to knit a samplegauge of the yarn you want to use, and then convert the pattern given the differences between your gauge and the gauge stated for the bulky yarn.
I believe the spelling is skein. It is a package of yarn looped to make it easy to pull a yarn thread from the center of the skein and either use it or wrap it into a ball. This is how it is typically sold. However, there are some stores that sell yarn in balls.
1. have a look at your pattern and see how many grams of yarn it will take to make the patter. 2. some where on the ball of yarn it should say how many grams are in the ball. 3. add up the number of balls it would take to make the pattern. For example if a pattern calls for 730 grams of bulky yarn and the ball only has 200 grams then you would need about 5 balls of bulky or similar weight yarn to complete the pattern.
no it is not a renewable resource
160 balls of yarn at 50 grams each weighs a total of 282.19 ounces or 17.64 pounds.
look at the pattern...... it usually says how much..... i.e.: 5 skeins of yarn As noted above, the pattern generally states how much yarn to use for that pattern. If you are trying to design your own pattern, however, then the process is more complicated. There is no general rule for how much yarn in a pattern, even as to type of pattern, because each is so different. Different scarf patterns, for example, would take different amounts of yarn. Generally speaking, I can probably make a scarf if I have 7 to 10 ounces of yarn. If I am making a hat for a child, I can do it with one 3.5 ounce skein with yarn leftover. For an adult, it depends on the pattern. Sometimes one skein would be enough, sometimes two would be needed. Afghans require more yarn, but amount varies with yarn, hook, and the size of the afghan as well as the pattern. One can take a baby afghan pattern and use chunky yarn to give a larger afghan, but amount of yarn required will be different. If you have a pattern and it gives you the yarn amount in skeins but not ounces, and you want to use a different yarn, then you need to find out how many ounces in that type of yarn, then buy the required ounces in a yarn in the same weight category.
Episode 66
The number of balls of wool and the ply to use is usually given in the knitting pattern. A test swatch is a good way to ensure there are the same stitches and rows as stated in the knitting pattern. When I was knitting (many years ago) balls (skeins) of wool was given in ounces!
There are no set rules about how many grams or yards of yarn per skein/ball of yarn. Different companies have different sized skeins/balls of yarn, and even between the different styles of yarns. Best bet would be to find the yarn that you would like to use for your project, and see how many grams in the ball then figure out how many balls you would need. A few numbers to keep in mind, 1070g = approximately 38oz, or about 2.4 pounds.
Yes. Learn to knit both English-style and continental-style. Then you can carry one yarn on the left hand and the other on the right hand. The balls will not have to be twisted and the strands cannot tangle. See video links below.