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Practical answers for yarn, gauge, sizing, patterns and project planning, connected to calculators that do the arithmetic.
Yarn / BlanketsHow Much Yarn Do I Need for a Blanket?The amount of yarn you need for a blanket depends on the finished size, yarn thickness, stitch pattern, hook or needle size, and your personal tension. That is why two blankets with the same dimensions can use noticeably different amounts of yarn.Read guideGaugeHow to Calculate Crochet Gauge — and What to Do When It Doesn't MatchCrochet gauge tells you how many stitches and rows fit into a given measurement. It is one of the most important numbers in a fitted project because it connects the written pattern to the physical size of your work.Read guideYarnHow to Substitute Yarn Without Ruining Your ProjectA good yarn substitution is not simply another skein with the same weight printed on the label. To preserve the size and behaviour of a project, compare yarn thickness, gauge, fibre characteristics and total length.Read guideYarnYarn Weight Guide: Lace to Jumbo and Why the Label Is Only a Starting PointThe most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideReferenceCrochet Hook Size Guide: Metric, US and UK SizesThe most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideGranny SquaresHow Many Granny Squares Do I Need for a Blanket?The most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideBlanketsCrochet Blanket Size Guide: Baby, Throw and Bed BlanketsThe most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideGaugeHow Many Crochet Stitches Do I Need for a Specific Width?The most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guidePatternsHow to Resize a Crochet or Knitting Pattern Using GaugeThe most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideGaugeMy Gauge Is Too Big or Too Small — What Should I Change?The most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideYarnHow to Calculate How Many Skeins of Yarn You NeedThe most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideYarnWhat Happens When You Hold Two Strands of Yarn Together?The most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideCrochet GeometryHow to Crochet a Flat Circle: Understanding IncreasesThe most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guideSellingHow to Price Crochet Projects Without GuessingThe most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guidePlanningHow Long Will My Crochet Project Take?The most useful way to approach this question is to work from measurements taken from your own yarn and project whenever possible. Crochet and knitting are affected by tension, fibre, stitch structure and tool size, so reference charts are a starting point rather than a substitute for a swatch.Read guide