This yarn skein reference table shows the skeins needed for a range of total yarn needed values, assuming a yardage per skein of 200 yards. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Yarn Skein Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Total yarn needed | Skeins needed |
|---|---|
| 250 yards | 2 |
| 500 yards | 3 |
| 750 yards | 4 |
| 1,000 yards | 5 |
| 1,500 yards | 8 |
| 2,000 yards | 10 |
| 3,000 yards | 15 |
| 5,000 yards | 25 |
| 7,000 yards | 35 |
| 10,000 yards | 50 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your total yarn needed and read across to the skeins needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Yarn Skein Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Yarn Skein Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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