The following table shows estimated yardage needed according to your gauge. Yardage shown is for an average long-sleeved pullover or cardigan according to chest measurements, allowing for a 2″ wearing ease in the finished garment (i.e. finished garment chest would be chest measurement + 2″).

For short-sleeved sweaters, reduce yardage by about 20%, and for sleeveless sweaters and children’s garments, reduce it by about 30%. Add 10% to 20% for textured & multi-colored patterns. Side note: To convert meters to yards, multiply by 1.1.

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