Substituting yarn is a crucial skill for any knitter or crocheter. Whether your pattern calls for a discontinued wool or you're swapping to a different fiber, accurate calculation is key to avoiding "yarn chicken."
The Math Behind the Swap
This calculator compares the total yardage (or meters) required by your original pattern against the yardage of your new ball. We automatically round up to the nearest whole ball and add a 10% safety cushion to account for gauge differences and swatching.