Three tools, three narrow calculations

Yarn calculator from a swatch

Dimensions are normalized internally to centimeters, mass to grams, and yarn length to meters. Display units are converted after the calculation.

The buffer is a user-controlled planning input. No percentage is presented as a universal standard.

Gauge conversion planner

Stitch and row densities are calculated separately. The original count and pattern density recover the simple intended dimension; the maker's density produces a raw replacement count.

When a stitch pattern has a multiple and balance stitches, lower, nearest, and higher compatible counts are shown. The tool does not choose one or validate shaping.

Pattern repeat calculator

The repeat multiple, balance stitches, and separate starting chains remain independent inputs.

When width mode is used, the raw target count comes from measured stitch density. Whether a chain counts as a stitch is never inferred.

Unit handling

Intermediate calculations retain floating-point precision. Rounding occurs for display or when a whole count is inherently required.

Shared limitations

• Measured inputs must represent the intended fabric.
• Mathematically valid counts can still conflict with construction, shaping, fit, drape, or symmetry.
• Labels describe packaged products, not laboratory measurements of every individual skein.
• Irregular areas and unmeasured finishing increase uncertainty.
• Different fabrics, yarns, hooks, gauges, or treatments require separate calculations.

Review the approved source registry or open the tools.