[emmatonoose]

My daughter posed this question which my mind can't quite get it together to answer. She wants to crochet a 40x60 inch afghan. She asked if she uses a large hook and bulkier yarn will it take more/less yarn than indicated on a pattern using- say worsted yarn? [I do not know what pattern she is considering.] Thanks in advance-

 

[Ma Kitty]

more.

 

[frannie di]

more

 

[sheila kay]

more but tell her to do a sample piece 10 x 10 cm (4") and then work out approx. what she will need

Hope this helps

Sheila

 

[mjs]

My daughter posed this question which my mind can't quite get it together to answer. She wants to crochet a 40x60 inch afghan. She asked if she uses a large hook and bulkier yarn will it take more/less yarn than indicated on a pattern using- say worsted yarn? [I do not know what pattern she is considering.] Thanks in advance-

I would say more by weight but less by yardage.

 

[Marge in MI]

a swatch by the width will also help. maybe measure 6 yds of yarn, make a loop, then do a sample row to see how much yarn is used to calculate possible yardage needed. buy extra yarn considering that dye lots and colors may become unavailable

 

[Pumpkin007]

Fewer yards - http://www.lionbrand.com//stores/eyarn/upload/faq/yardagechart.pdf

 

[emmatonoose]

Thank you all for your suggestions- , but this chart really really nails it! Thanks!!

Fewer yards - http://www.lionbrand.com//stores/eyarn/upload/faq/yardagechart.pdf

 

[Aggie May]

My daughter posed this question which my mind can't quite get it together to answer. She wants to crochet a 40x60 inch afghan. She asked if she uses a large hook and bulkier yarn will it take more/less yarn than indicated on a pattern using- say worsted yarn? [I do not know what pattern she is considering.] Thanks in advance-

Remember, if she uses a larger hook and thicker yarn, she will need less stitches and rows to get 40 X 60 inches so the comparison should be similar.
I would be prepared to buy extra yarn though, just to be sure.
Have fun.
Colleen

 

[jonibee]

More..

 

[jmewin]

more

 

[MarilynKnits]

Thank you for the chart. I have just emailed the link to some of the people in my weekly knitting group. You folks are the most wonderful resource for all sorts of knitting and crocheting related cleverness!

 

[Linda6885]

I would say more by weight but less by yardage.

I agree.

 

[DHeart]

Fewer yards - http://www.lionbrand.com//stores/eyarn/upload/faq/yardagechart.pdf

Great chart. Thanks, Pumpkin.