Threads of Inspiration / yarn guide

Welcome to Threads of Inspiration, a blog dedicated to sparking your creativity and celebrating the art of knitting, crochet, and needlework. Whether you're picking up your first pair of knitting needles or are a seasoned stitcher looking for fresh ideas, you’ve come to the right place.

Woman wearing the #149 Ingrid Lace Jumper in Scandi Soft XL with the loose collar – knitting pattern by Anette Eriksson

How Much Yarn Do I Need for a Jumper? A Size-by-Size Guide

Posted on October 26 2026

How many balls of yarn do you need for a jumper? A calm, size-by-size guide to the ball counts for eight of my jumper patterns in Snö, Scandi Soft XL and Scandi Wool – and why 10 balls of one yarn can weigh the same as 5 of another.

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Best Yarn for Knitting a Jumper: Snö, Scandi Soft XL or Scandi Wool?

Best Yarn for Knitting a Jumper: Snö, Scandi Soft XL or Scandi Wool?

Posted on October 15 2026

Snö, Scandi Soft XL or Scandi Wool? A calm guide to how each yarn feels, which needles and tension it needs, and which of my patterns it was made for — so your next jumper starts with the right yarn.

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