✳ FOR THE YARN ALREADY IN YOUR BASKET
Good things start
with a little plan.
A half-used skein. A blanket in mind.
Thoughtful crochet calculators to help you make the most of both.
TO SOMETHING YOURS.
A plan worth making.
LESS GUESSWORK, MORE CROCHET
What are you making next?
Start with a swatch.
We’ll help with the numbers.
Stash blanket calculator
Find a blanket length that fits the yarn already in your basket.
Make a plan →PLAN WHAT TO BUYCrochet yarn calculator
Turn a measured swatch and your target size into grams, yards and balls.
Make a plan →PIECE IT TOGETHERGranny square blanket calculator
Plan your grid, preview the colors and count the squares before you start.
Make a plan →MEASURE → PLAN → MAKE
Your yarn. Your stitch.
Your kind of blanket.
A generic chart can only get you so far. Our estimates begin with a sample you’ve made, so the plan reflects your fabric.
Get to know your swatch →A FEW NOTES BEFORE YOU CAST ON
A little know-how goes a long way.
How to measure a swatch for yarn estimates
Match the fabric you measure to the yarn you weigh. A small detail that changes the whole plan.
How much yarn do you need for a blanket?
Work through an example with your own stitch, dimensions and yarn label.
Choosing a crochet blanket size
A starting point for lap blankets, throws and bed covers, with inches and centimeters.
Granny square blanket math, made visible
Count joins, borders and whole squares instead of guessing from area alone.
Convert yarn weight to yards or meters
Use the length and weight on your own yarn label. Grams alone cannot tell you yardage.