How many ounces of cotton yarn to knit a queen sized blanket?
Hi all. I’m knitting a queen sized blanket on size 11 needles with a single strand of 4 ply cotton.Lily brand. There will be 4 colors, seven squares across and nine squares up and down. The pattern will be K2 P2 for two rows and then reversed, so it will look like a mini checkerboard. Each square will have 24 stitches and 32 rows. How many ounces of each color should I purchase?
This is a very hard thing to even estimate, let alone get exact on. My suggestion is to make up a square, see how much yarn it uses, and then multiply that by the number of squares you’ll be making.
One thing I can say is, the combination of the cotton yarn (which is heavier than some other fibers, like acrylic) and the size of this piece will make for a *very heavy* blanket. And if you’re using only one strand of worsted weight yarn (I assume by “Lily” you mean Lily’s Sugar ‘n’ Cream, which is worsted weight) with size 11 needles, your fabric will be fairly open. That combined with the weight could result in a lot of sagging; in other words, your blanket will lose its shape very quickly, especially since part of it will be hanging over the sides of the bed.
I can think of two things you can do to make the fabric a bit denser. You could try knitting on smaller needles; worsted does best with size 8 or thereabouts anyway. Or you could keep using your 11s – or even something bigger – but with two strands of the worsted instead of one. Either way will give you a firmer fabric, which might help the blanket keep its shape better, and it will show the stitch pattern better besides. But either way will also use up more yarn, making the project cost more, and it will increase the weight. It might hold its shape better, though.
One other thing. I don’t know if you know this, but knitting stitches are not square, they’re rectangular. If you do the pattern as described it will probably look more like a basketweave than a checkerboard. If you want to do squares you can try using knitters’ graph paper to see how many stitches/rows you’d need for that; this page has links to different size papers:
http://www.theknittingsite.com/graph.htm?ref=1
And this page has a way to make your own graph paper:
http://www.tata-tatao.to/knit/matrix/e-index.html
I hope that helps. Good luck with the blanket.
circular knit machine : how to knit Zero yarn with normal cotton yarn as 1×1 pattern
|
|
Handmade Lightweight Acrylic and Cotton Mixed Yarn Headband – Lavender Sky (Crocheted Entirely By Hand/one-of-a-kind) $14.99 Please hand-wash and spot-clean only! Patricia Avenue is an artisan family business. Thanks for finding us on Amazon.com!… |
|
|
Trusew 250 Yard Polyester String – Brown – 100% Spun $2.89 Trusew 250 Yard Polyester String – Brown – 100% Spun… |
|
|
Handmade Poncho with Hand-crocheted Border – Acrylic and Cotton Mixed Yarn (Medium/large) (Vintage Blue-gray) $49.99 This very special poncho promises to be your loyal companion! A favorite for business casuals, to enhance a plain outfit for a special night out or as an after-pregnancy essential accessory! Hand-wash and spot-cleaning recommended. Can be machine wash with same color clothing, gentle cycle and air dry only. This creation can be custom made in any color and size (petite, plus sizes)… |
|
|
Handmade Lightweight Acrylic and Cotton Mixed Yarn – Maternity Poncho – Large/Extra Large (One-of-a-kind) $59.99 The most comfortable and versatile accessory in your wardrobe! This poncho promises to become your favorite for all occasions. A loyal companion for work, a maternity favorite or the perfect accessory for a special night out! Always includes a hand-crocheted removable flower pin to be used as an accent piece on your poncho or hair. Hand-Wash and spot cleaning highly recommended. It can be machine … |
|
|
Handmade Poncho with Hand-crocheted Border – Acrylic and Cotton Mixed Yarn (Recommended for women wearing Medium and Large Sizes) Feel proud to wear this classic poncho that is perfect all year long! Enhances any plain outfit during a special night out or makes the perfect companion for a business casual Friday! Find any excuse to wear it! PLEASE NOTE: This is an exclusive design, carefully and individually crafted. Please do not store it on a hanger but folded carefully. Patricia Avenue is an artisan family home-based busin… |
|
|
Harrisville Designs a-Lotta Loops – Makes 8 Potholders $14.96 Lotta Loops Replacement Set contains enough cotton loops to create 8 additional potholders. Made in the USA…. |
|
|
Harrisville Designs Potholder Deluxe $14.75 Potholders are the perfect craft for anyone, young or old, who loves to make things. Make six potholders from the illustrated instructions that include tons of ideas, or just make a creation all your own. The Potholder Deluxe includes a seven-by-seven-inch metal loom; three bags of custom-sized, multicolored 100% cotton loops; two hooks (one metal for loop weaving and one plastic for finishing.) Y… |
|
|
Harrisville Designs Potholder $12.68 Children Love Weaving Potholders… |
|
|
Classic Elite Quick Knits: 100 Fabulous Patterns for Wraps, Socks, Hats, and More (Classic Elite Yarns) $15.19 TAUNTON PRESS-Classic Elite: Quick Knits. This compilation features some of the most interesting accessories published by Classic Elite Yarns over the past few years. Because they are small and portable accessories lend themselves very well to all ranges of knitters and due to minimal sizing requirements they are great for gift-giving to friends and loved ones. The 100 patterns included in this co… |
|
|
Crochet So Fine: Exquisite Designs with Fine Yarns $13.64 INTERWEAVE PRESS-Crochet So Fine. With designs featuring lightweight yarns and flexible stitches; Crochet So Fine will help you make beautiful garments and accessories with exquisite drape. Let expert Kristin Omdahl teach you techniques specific to crocheting with fine yarns then choose from twenty stunning projects. Every project in Crochet So Fine features innovative design and stitch details th… |
