Do you need to know how big the typical afghans are? Below I have given you the sizes for typical afghans. Also, I have given you mattress sizes for those wishing this information. Like the Crochet Spectrum Afghan, get the free pattern! If you need to figure out stitch counts to make these sizes, this...
Yarn Calculators
Calculator: Granny Square Ball Colour Counts
How to Calculate Balls for Each Colour in a Granny Afghan? Many people love granny squares but would like to switch colours used in a granny square. The complication with this concept is that the further away from the center point of the granny square, the more yarn is needed from the yarn ball. For...
Calculator: Felt Shrinkage
Calculator: Stitch Counts for Felt Shrinkage Felting is fun and fabulous. Be warned, it can be addictive in watching the felting process take it's form at the end of the project. I used Patons Classic Wool to do my felting. The project in the picture is knit but you can see the stitches pretty much...
Calculating Swaps: Yarn Yardage Tool
How Much Yarn Will You Need? Many crocheters substitute yarns all the time but are unsure how to calculate it. For this calculator, you need to know the following to enter into the spots: On the pattern How many balls of yarn does it require? Separate by colour if you have multiple colours and do...
Yards In Yarn Ball Calculator
How Many Yards Are Left On Your Yarn Ball? You have yarn left over from a previous project but you really don't know how much yarn is left. The project states how many yards you need but are you concerned you won't have enough? Use the yarn yardage calculator below to tell you how many...