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Stripe yarn calculator

Enter the total yarn your project needs, how many rows it has and your stripe sequence. You get how much of each color to buy, with a little spare.

Enter the project's total yarn and rows to split it between your colors.

How to use it

  1. Find the total yardage for your project (the Yarn Estimator Calculator can work it out) and its total rows.
  2. Add each stripe in order with its number of rows. Use the same name twice if a color comes back.
  3. The sequence repeats until the rows run out, and each color's share is shown with 10% spare.

Questions

How do I calculate yarn for stripes?

Each color uses yarn in proportion to the rows it covers. Count the rows of each color across the whole piece, divide by the total rows, and multiply by the project's total yardage.

Does carrying yarn up the side use more?

A little: a few inches per stripe change. The 10% spare covers it for most projects, along with weaving in ends.

Can I use different yarn weights in stripes?

It's best to keep all stripes the same weight, or the fabric and gauge change from stripe to stripe. If you mix them, work out each color's yardage at its own gauge.

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