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Fringe and tassel calculator

Plan your fringe or tassels before you run out of yarn. Get how many strands to cut, how long, and how much yarn in all.

Enter the edge length to work out the fringe.

How to use it

  1. Choose fringe or tassels.
  2. For fringe, enter the edge length, how many edges, the spacing, strands per bundle and the finished length.
  3. Cut the strands, fold each bundle in half and knot it through the edge.

Questions

How long should I cut yarn for fringe?

Twice the finished length, plus about an inch for the knot. For 6 inch fringe, cut 13 inch strands.

How much yarn does fringe take?

More than you'd think: a 50 inch wide blanket with fringe every 2 inches on both ends, 4 strands of 13 inches each, takes about 75 yards.

How do I make even tassels?

Wrap the yarn around a piece of card the length of the tassel, tie the top, cut the bottom, and wrap a tie a short way down.

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