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Project time calculator

Enter the size of your project, your gauge and how fast you work to see how many stitches it has and how long it will take.

Enter the size and your gauge to estimate the time.

Typical speeds
Knitter or crocheterStitches per minute
Beginner10–20
Comfortable20–35
Fast40–60

Time a minute of plain stitches to find your own speed. Colorwork, cables and lace go slower.

How to use it

  1. Enter the finished width and length, and your gauge per 4 inches.
  2. Time yourself for a minute of plain stitches and enter your speed.
  3. Add how many hours a day you work to see how many days it will take.

Questions

How long does it take to knit a blanket?

A 42 by 52 inch baby blanket at 16 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches has about 44,000 stitches: about 36 hours at 20 stitches a minute.

How many stitches per minute is average?

Many knitters and crocheters work 20 to 35 stitches a minute on plain fabric. Beginners are slower, and textured stitches take longer.

Why is my project taking longer than this?

The estimate covers plain stitching. Shaping, colorwork, counting, seaming, weaving in ends and blocking all add time.

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