Have you ever wondered how much yarn it takes to make a scarf, cowl, or even a blanket?
If you are hesitant to get creative because you are worried you won’t have enough yarn, or you will need to come back for more and more, don’t be. One yarn of Homelea Bliss is enough to make an array of items. Here’s a guide to help you navigate your yarn purchase.
My general rule: 1-2 lots of 300g skeins of Homelea Bliss will make a generously beautiful cowl, scarf or snood.
Here are the variables that will affect how much you need:
• Whether it’s knitted or crocheted (knitting = less yarn)
• The crochet hook or knitting needles size (bigger needles or hook = less yarn)
• The stitches in the pattern
• The size of the piece you wish to create
• Your crochet or knitting technique (ask me for help with this!)
• Even how you’re feeling while you’re making
Warm Heart Cowl
Why you’ll love it: It is warm to wear, and the perfect way to start with chunky crochet.
What you need: 1 x 300g skein of Homelea Bliss and 25mm (U) crochet hook
Would you like to purchase my pattern to see just how to make this item? See it here.
Grounded Cowl
Why you’ll love it: Consider this a crocheted woolly necklace with an intriguing texture. Beautiful to touch and feel, and to look at.
What you need: 1 x 300g skein of Homelea Bliss and 25mm (U) crochet hook
See the online class and crochet pattern for this beautiful cowl, here.
Melbourne Snood – coming soon!
Why you’ll love it: This snood allows you to wear a little piece of Melbourne every day, and keeps that cold wind at bay.
What you need: 1 x 300g skein of Homelea Bliss and 25mm (U) crochet hook
Bliss Scarf
Why you’ll love it: Escape to your happy place when you’re making this blissful item and enjoy wearing it even more.
What you need: 2 x 300g skeins of Homelea Bliss and 15.75mm (Q) crochet hook
Would you like to purchase the pattern to make this scarf? Here you go!
Chunky Knitted Cowl
Why you’ll love it: It’s like wearing a warm hug. There are so many colour ways to make this in, it enhances every outfit in the best way.
What you need: 1 x 300g skein of Homelea Bliss and 15mm (size 19) x 23cm long knitting needles
How long should you set aside to make this beauty? You can whip this up in just one weekend. See my blog which includes the free pattern here.
Giant Scarf
Why you’ll love it: It’s bigger and better than a normal scarf! I feel cosy and safe wherever I go when I wear this piece and adore the compliments I receive as people ask me where I bought it. I love inspiring them when I tell them that I made it!
What you need: 1 x 1kg of Homelea Hug and 35mm x 35cm long knitting needles
Did you know it takes just two hours to create this generous and simply delightful scarf? See how right here.
Phew! There is a lot of information here about how much you need to purchase to get started. I hope I have inspired you with my free patterns to jump online and select a beautiful yarn and spark joy with your creativity. I know you will love it – both the making process and the wearing of your item.
With love, Lynda.
P.S If you want to know how much yarn it takes to make a throw, you can read all about it right here.
