Knitting & crochet
Throw blanket · worsted · knit2,700 ydBuy 15 skeins of 200 yd (incl. 10% extra)Free tools that do the yarn math for you
Work out how much yarn to buy, what size to make and how many stitches you need, in seconds. Works on your phone, with no sign-up.
Tools
All tools →Free toolYarn quantity calculatorHow much yarn for a blanket, hat, scarf, sweater or socks, in any yarn weight.Free toolSize chartsStandard blanket, hat, sock and sweater sizes in inches and centimetres.Free toolNeedle, hook & yarn convertersUS, UK and metric needle and hook sizes, yarn weights and crochet terms.Free toolCast-on calculatorHow many stitches to cast on for the width you want.Free toolIncrease & decrease evenlySpread increases or decreases evenly across a row, with written instructions.Free toolGauge calculatorTurn your swatch into stitches per 10 cm and adjust a pattern to your gauge.
Coming soonTemperature blanket plannerReal daily temperatures for your town, colour bands, and a day-by-day tracker.
Coming soonRow & stitch counterMultiple counters and repeats that keep your screen awake and remember your place.
Popular questions
All guides →- How much yarn for a blanket?Yardage for lovey to king size, knit and crochet.
- How much yarn for a sweater?Baby to 5XL, with fit and sleeve options.
- How much yarn for a hat?Preemie to adult large beanies.
- How much yarn for a scarf?Scarves, cowls and wraps.
- How much yarn for socks?Baby socks to men’s large.
- Knitting needle size chartMetric, US and UK needle sizes side by side.
- Crochet hook size chartMetric, US letter and UK hook sizes.
- Yarn weight chartLace to jumbo: gauge, needle and hook sizes, WPI.
- Knitting abbreviationsSearchable list, from alt to yo.
- Crochet abbreviationsSearchable list with UK equivalents.
- US vs UK crochet termsWhy a UK double crochet is a US single crochet.