Yarn Calculator

Work out how much yarn a project needs from its finished size, your stitch gauge and the yarn weight you plan to use.

Finished width in

Finished length in

How many?

Yarn weight

Your gauge: stitches per 4 in st

Your gauge: rows per 4 in rows

Stitch pattern

Textured and structured stitches use more yarn over the same area.

Safety margin %

Covers dye lot differences, borders and gauge drift. 10 to 20 percent is typical.

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