Yardage calculator
Work out how many balls to buy, convert metres ↔ yards, and get a rough idea of what common projects use.
How many balls do I need?
The pattern tells you the total amount; the ball band tells you how much is in each ball.
Dye lots vary between batches — buy the safety ball up front so the colour matches.
Metres ↔ yards
Type in either box — the other converts automatically.
Typical yardage by project
Rough starting points (in yards) — your stitch pattern, sizing and tension all change the total.
| Project | DK (3) | Worsted / Aran (4) | Chunky (5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hat (adult) | 200–300 | 150–250 | 125–200 |
| Scarf | 350–450 | 300–400 | 250–350 |
| Shawl | 450–700 | 400–600 | 350–500 |
| Small plushie (amigurumi) | 100–200 | 100–250 | — |
| Market bag | 250–350 | 200–300 | — |
| Baby blanket | 1,200–1,500 | 900–1,200 | 700–900 |
| Throw blanket | 2,000–2,500 | 1,500–2,200 | 1,200–1,800 |
| Sweater (adult) | 1,500–2,000 | 1,200–1,700 | 1,000–1,400 |