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January 02, 2006
Yarn amounts needed
After freaking out a little, then doing a little research, here is what I come up with for the necessary yarn amount for the sweater only. I believe, after searching the Hamanaka website, that the correct yarn does indeed have 75 meters per 50 grams. Thus, 865 grams divided by 50 grams = 17.3 balls of yarn. Each ball is 75 meters, so 75 times 17.3 balls = 1297.5 meters. Yards are roughly 1.09 meters, so 1297.5 times 1.09 = 1414.275 yards, or a little more than 1414 yards. Does this make sense????? Someone, please chime in and let me know what you think, so I can get started on this project. THANKS!!!
Posted by julie at January 2, 2006 04:36 PM
Comments
The Hamanaka yarn might be 85 meters per 50 grams, instead of 75 meters. If so, then you'll need about 1618 yards. That is, unless you want to upsize. But then, that's a whole 'nother subject!
Posted by: Beverly at January 2, 2006 05:33 PM
I have found, although my chest measurement is 47" around the widest part, that any cabled item should take roughly 1700 yards of aran-weight yarn, in order to be completely safe. No clue if this helps, but that's how I shop -- 1600 is the lowest amount I find to have worked in the past, with small amounts left over.
Posted by: Liz Cadorette at January 3, 2006 09:13 AM
I agree with your calculations. But here is my take on it.
http://tinyurl.com/eygoc
BGK
Posted by: BGK at January 3, 2006 04:14 PM