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Yarn Yardage Calculator Based on Stitch Length For Knitters and Crocheters

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Why Use The Yarn Yardage Calculator Based on Stitch Length

The yarn yardage calculator based on stitch length for knitters and crocheters is a great resource for any crafter.

By calculating how much yarn you need, you will be able to calculate the cost of materials before you start working on your knitting projects or crochet projects.

Another positive is that you won’t buy too much yarn.

How to Use The Yarn Yardage Calculator Based On Stitch Length For Knitters and Crocheters

The Yardage Calculator will help you calculate exactly how much yarn you’ll need to complete a crochet project.

Below you will find the input and output on the yarn yardage calculator.

Input

  1. Start by choosing your input, cm or inches.
  2. Grab your yarn & add the information from your yarn label.
  3. Choose the number of specific stitches used for your project. This can be single crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, or groups of stitches.
    *At  this moment the calculator can only calculate for types 2 stitches max.
  4. Crochet as many stitches as you want for for that specific stitch, aim for at least 10.
  5. Insert the number of stitches you made & rip them out.
  6. Measure how long the stitches where & insert below.
  7. Repeat steps 4-6 for each specific stitch used.
  8. Find your pattern
    1. Add the number of rows/rounds for each stitch.
    2. Add the number of stitches for each row/round.

Output

The results will then show below. Results in bold are usually most important!

Information specific for each stitch:

  • Skeins needed
  • Length for 1 stitch in both cm & inches
  • Length for 1 row/round in cm & inches
  • Total length all rows/rounds in cm & inches
  • Total length all rows/rounds in meter & yards 
  • Total weight all rows/rounds in grams & oz

If you chose 2 stitches, you’ll also get the total for both stitches furthest down:

  • Total skeins
  • Total meters (m)
  • Total yards (yd)
  • Total grams
  • Total oz

Related: How to calculate Yardage

Crochet a blanket!

This tutorial can be helpful when purchasing yarn for a crochet blanket. You may also find these resources invaluable:

  1. Crochet Blanket Sizes
  2. Any Yarn & Hook Blanket Calculator

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