Suggested length of yarn – at least 500m. My favourite Virus Shawl so far used 800m. Use at least the hook size suggested on the label of the yarn you are using. You may achieve better draping results by going up a hook size bigger than the one suggested but this is not critical.
How big is a virus shawl?
Shawl measures approx 70 inches wide (arm span width) and 33 inches at longest point.
How much yarn do I need to crochet a shawl?
How much yarn do I need to make a ____?
| Yarn Weight 1 | Yarn Weight 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hat | 250-325 Yards | 250-325 Yards |
| Scarf | 525-825 Yards | 450-625 Yards |
| Socks | 350-500 Yards | 300-450 Yards |
| Shawl | 550-850 Yards | 450-700 Yards |
How many yards of yarn do I need for a pocket shawl?
This really depends on the yardage in your skein, but on average you will need 4-5 skeins (3.5oz) of yarn for a crochet pocket shawl. This is between 1000-1500 yards of yarn for an adult pocket shawl.
How long should a pocket shawl be?
The ideal size of a pocket shawl is to be the same as your wingspan or the length from fingertip to fingertip. This shawl is designed to match my wingspan which is 63 inches. Luckily it is really easy to adjust this shawl pattern.
How long does it take to crochet a shawl?
This pattern should only take about two to three hours to make, and you can modify how long or wide you want it to be. It’s one of the great crochet patterns for beginners.
What is a virus blanket in crochet?
A virus blanket (or sometimes a shawl) is a crochet pattern that is created by continuing stitching around a center square, constantly building on itself. … Often worked up in 2 to 3 colors of yarn, these patterns are popular with crocheters looking for a simple project that has a big impact.
How many skeins of yarn do I need for a prayer shawl?
Finished size of shawl should be between 26″- 30″ wide x 60″ in length (not including fringe). This may take 2 1/2 – 3 skeins of chunky (bulky) yarn. (170 g net weight, 166.5 m each) Or, you may use double strands of seven 6-oz skeins sport weight yarn using size 10 1/2 needles.
How do I know how much yarn I need?
Formula: (length x width x gauge) / 6 = yards needed. Length and width are in inches and gauge is in stitches per inch. For example, if you’d like a scarf 48″ long and 8″ wide using a worsted weight yarn, (48 x 8 x 5) / 6 = 320 yards. Round up as running out of yarn is the worst!
How many yards is 100 grams yarn?
How much yarn does your pattern call for?
| Lace | 500–1000 yards per 100 grams |
|---|---|
| Fingering | 380–500 yards per 100 grams |
| Sport | 300–380 yards per 100 grams |
| DK | 190–300 yards per 100 grams |
| Worsted | 190–240 yards per 100 grams |
How many rows are in a crochet shawl?
About the pattern
There are only 10 rows that need to be repeated; 6 rows are made out of simple (front post) double crochet stitches, and 4 rows involve some fun stitches and chain work. That’s all! With left over yarn you can make three matching tassels to add to the ends of the shawl.