THE NOTEBOOK

Make sense
of your materials.

Practical notes for a plan you can check, change and make your own.

MEASURE FIRST

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.

5 min
YARN PLANNING

How much yarn do you need for a blanket?

Work through an example with your own stitch, dimensions and yarn label.

5 min
PROJECT SIZES

Choosing a crochet blanket size

A starting point for lap blankets, throws and bed covers, with inches and centimeters.

4 min
SQUARE BY SQUARE

Granny square blanket math, made visible

Count joins, borders and whole squares instead of guessing from area alone.

5 min
KNOW YOUR YARN

Convert yarn weight to yards or meters

Use the length and weight on your own yarn label. Grams alone cannot tell you yardage.

4 min