Quick Urgent Question for Knitters

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Have decided I've had enough of dozing at my desk and I'm going to nip to John Lewis for some fabulous yarn for a jumper for either me or DS.

Obviously I have no patterns to hand, and haven't knitted in a while.

So, how much yarn for a 6yo boy's jumper - assuming DK?

And ditto for a 40yo tunic-y thing for a grown up?

TIA

Yarny bump?

Might be too late, but have a look at this fab website which has loads of patterns and you can find some idea of how much you'll need to buy.

Did you go? Was there a yarn sale on?

If I'd have caught you in time I would have said about 6-8 balls depending on the type of jumper and weight of yarn.

Throw any knitting questions my way and I'd be glad to help.

there is a yarn sale. i bought loads.

silk wool mix in lovely tweedy colours for a quid a ball. v good.

how much off generally? i do like the wool that JL stock and would buy loads more if it was cheaper.

sorry didn't come back before - laptop in for repair, and phone a v frustrating interface. I did go to jl - got 10 balls of gorgeous cotton and milk protein at half price, but am v jealous at talk of cashmerino and kidsilk discounted