Many inexperienced needlewomen do not always understand why, and most importantly, how to determine the amount of yarn to create a particular product. But in fact this is a very important indicator. After all, by purchasing more material, you spend extra money. And if there are not enough threads, then there is a risk of not finishing the item, since different batches may differ in shade.
Knitted socks are a familiar thing from childhood. They help keep your feet warm. There are various options for products: thick, thin, openwork, aran with a beautiful pattern or jacquard. And in order to find out the amount of fiber needed for production, some details are required.
What determines yarn consumption?
In various sources: the Internet, books or magazines, there are a lot of models with a detailed description of the process and the required materials. But often the craftswoman wants to create a thing that will not only look beautiful, but also stand out in some way.
In this case, you will have to make the calculations yourself. In order to find out the quantity 
material, you need to decide on the following points.
- Thread thickness.
- Which pattern will be used in the process.
REFERENCE! For a variety of weaves, 20% more will be required than for a variation made in garter stitch or satin stitch. And for openwork socks, consumption will be reduced by 10%.
- What tool will you use?: knitting or crocheting. In the second case, the yarn consumption will be greater.
- Working tool number.
- Product size. This indicator is calculated based on the length of the foot and the volume of the lower leg.
- Model: high or low top.
Attention! For the first product, it is better to use threads of medium thickness and knitting needles No. 4.
How much yarn do you need for socks?
Several methods can be used to calculate the required amount of material.
- Use an online calculator.
- Take data from the table of average calculations.
Spokes table
Hook table
- Make your own calculations.
How to calculate consumption yourself
- To do this, use the pattern below, adjusting it to your measurements.
- You will also need to make a sample pattern.
- After carrying out the wet-heat treatment of the sample, measure the sample parameters (number of loops and rows).
- Based on the pattern and sample parameters, make the necessary calculations. Multiply the area of the product by the length of the sample thread and divide by the area of the sample.
Reference! If you have thin threads, simply fold them in several layers to increase density.
Approximate yarn consumption
As explained above, for different sizes of products knitted from threads of different thicknesses, 
You will need your own meter of thread.
- Children's socks: fiber with parameters 300 m/100 g will be needed approximately 50 g for a couple.
- Women's products: from the same thread - 100 g.
- Men's socks - 150 g.
Everyone loves new clothes: both small children and adults. So why not please your loved ones, friends or colleagues with a beautiful and warm gift. After all, by doing this you will not only show your excellent attitude, but also show concern for your health.
Knitting will allow you to show your creativity and imagination. Good luck and smooth stitches!
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