The Escali Primo is a compact digital scale with simple two-button operation, sold by Knit Picks for weighing yarn. The sealed control panel and rounded design make it easy to wipe clean and durable.
Weighing yarn is one of the most useful things a knitter or crocheter can do. Leftover balls rarely come with labels, and a partly used skein tells you nothing about how much is left. Weigh it, and the Leftover Yarn Calculator tells you how far it'll go.
It's a good fit for scrappy knitters, sock knitters who split a skein in half for two socks, and anyone with a stash of leftovers.
Good for
- Weighing leftover yarn
- Splitting a skein evenly for two socks
- Tracking yarn used per row or repeat
- Checking you have enough for a project
Using it
Weigh the yarn on its own, or zero the scale with your bowl on it first. To work out yardage, compare the weight to the original label: if a 100g ball has 400 yards, 50g is about 200 yards. The yarn estimator then helps you plan how much you'll need for a project.
Looking after it
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and keep it dry. Don't leave heavy items on it.
