Guides
Yarn Planning
Plan how much yarn you need, understand yarn weights, and estimate yardage before starting your knitting or crochet project.
Running out of yarn in the middle of a project can be frustrating. Good yarn planning helps you estimate what you need before you start.
These guides cover yarn amounts, weights, yardage, substitutions, and project planning. Use the Yarn Estimator for a quick calculation.
How to Calculate How Much Yarn You Need
Learn a practical method for estimating yarn before you start, including how to use a pattern, swatch, project measurements, and a small safety margin.