References
Below you will find tools and links to pages that I find useful as a knitter and a designer.
Project Planning
You don't want to overestimate because yarn is expensive, but if you don't buy enough, you probably won't be able to get more from the same dye lot.
Yarn Calculators and estimators
Follow the recommendations given on pattern you are using, and use these calculators when developing your own designs or making alterations to an existing design.
- Lion Brand's "How Much Yarn To Make a ..."for Afghan, Hat, Scarf, Sweater and Vest in Child and Adult sizes in 4 yarn weights.
- Jimmy Beans yarn calculator for 16 project types for babies, children, women and men's sizes and household items in 8 yarn weights.
- LoveKnitting yarn calculator estimates for Hat, scarf or Adult sweater, for 6 yarn weights.
- Estimating how much yarn you have when you have leftovers or the manufacturer label doesn't say.
Links to Craft Yarn Council Knitting Standards
Needles (US to metric conversion)
Standard Body Measurements/Sizing,
and also this spreadsheet version containing only measurements for women, and some calculations with "ease"
Industry Standards
When working independent designs or designs for books or magazines, the CYC standards are followed for body sizes and measurements, needle sizes, abbreviations and chart symbols.
Techniques
A few techniques for making a professional, finished looking article
Reviews
Knitters expect repeated sets of stitches to be represented as charts. We have reviewed the most popular and feature rich chart making software applications and compared their features.