When you plan to create a knitted item yourself, one of the most important steps is calculating the material for the work. Although if there is a shortage you can buy more skeins, but often there is a problem with color. Because fiber of the same type, but from different batches, may differ in tone.
That's why When purchasing, it is better to purchase a little more material. This is especially true for fantasy yarn, for example, Alize Puffy.
Plush yarn Alize Puffy and its originality
The Turkish brand ALIZE never ceases to delight craftswomen with new products of fancy thread. This time, the ALIZE PUFFY material, from which can be knitted using only your hands as a tool.
This is fiber characterized by softness and tenderness. Composition: micropolyester. The yarn is perfect for creating children's blankets, as the fiber will not irritate delicate baby skin.
The working process will not take much time, thanks to the special looped structure of the thread.
Using different loop weave options, you can create fabric of different densities.
Important! The only disadvantage of ALIZE is its small length: only 9.2 meters per skein.
Yarn consumption
Before starting to create any thing, the needlewoman must calculate how much material will be needed for production. To do this, you need to take into account several criteria: product size, preferred weave.
Reference! Due to the structure of the thread, the edge of the item may not look very presentable, so it is recommended to tie it with another plush fiber. Choose it to match or play in contrast.
What affects the volume of yarn for knitting
The following characteristics may affect the amount of material required.
- Canvas size. The higher this indicator, the more yarn will be required.
- Pattern. By intertwining the loops, you can get a front or back stitch. This will be the least expensive option. Crossed loops that imitate braiding will require more fiber. And the most expensive ones will be aran patterns.
Reference! Many experienced craftswomen do not recommend choosing a satin stitch pattern for working with this material, as the result is too loose and can look cheap and not aesthetically pleasing.
How to calculate yarn consumption yourself
In order to calculate the required amount of material, you can use information from experienced craftswomen Or make the calculations yourself using the following scheme.
- Calculate the area of the item being manufactured.
- Link the sample. It is advisable to make it from a whole skein of yarn.
- Calculate the area of the sample.
- Multiply the area by the length of the thread.
- Divide the result by the area of the sample.
This way you will know the required thread length.
Attention! Before measuring, the sample must be washed according to yarn care recommendations and dried.
Examples of yarn consumption for a blanket from Alize Puffy
And in conclusion, let’s look at specific examples of how much of this material is required for work.
Children's blanket
The baby blanket shown in the photo below can not only cover a baby in a crib or stroller, but also lay it on the floor for games.
Made with a braided pattern.
Size: 1x1 m.
You will need 6 skeins.
"Adult" blanket
A chocolate-colored bedspread will give your bedroom a touch of nobility and comfort.
Size: 1.85x2.05 m.
You will need 20 skeins.
How many skeins of yarn are needed for a blanket measuring 170 by 150?
Good afternoon. How much yarn is needed for a 200 x 200 blanket?
They gave you a consumption of 1*1 - you can calculate further, especially 2*2, I would be embarrassed to even ask)))))
24 skeins
please tell me how many skeins of yarn are needed for a blanket measuring 1.25x1.50
Hello, Elena! The chapter “How to calculate yarn consumption yourself” in this article can help you.
Didn’t the fact that 1 to 1 took 6 skeins and 1.85 to 2 already required 24 skeins? She's so smart, she sits and is embarrassed to ask.
24 is for a 2 by 2 blanket. 1 by 1 is 1 square meter = 6 skeins. 2 by 2 is 4 square meters = 24 skeins, that’s right. for a blanket 1.85 by 2 meters (3.7 square meters) it will take about 23 skeins (3.7 * 6 = 22.2 skeins)…
hello, 1 - how many loops to cast on for 1.85x2.05, 2 how to order yarn at a discount?
Rave. A 1 by 1 blanket takes about 10 skeins in a braided pattern.
Please tell me, when calculating the number of skeins, what meterage of the skein itself was meant?
Hello, please advise how many loops to use for a blanket 185 cm wide?
I have 9 skeins of Alize Puffy yarn, how can I get a square blanket and the same size on all sides?))) braided pattern... Please tell me
Hello Alena! It's hard to answer your question, try not to tighten the stitches too much and evenly.
Good evening! Could you tell me how many stitches you cast on for the chocolate blanket?
A friend just knitted a 9m/100g children's blanket with wicker from a simple puffy (not fine!). Size 105x110cm. Consumption: 7 skeins.
Please tell me how many skeins are needed for a 200*200 blanket?