Yarn Calculator & Estimator
How can we assist you today? Select an option below to calculate meterage, substitute yarns, match a pattern, or compare colours.
How much yarn do I need?
Substitute your pattern's yarn with a Yarn Atelier alternative, and calculate exactly how many grams you need to buy—whether using a single strand or holding multiple together.
1. Pattern Yarn Thickness
What is the length and weight of the yarn called for in the pattern?
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2. Project Requirement
How much of this yarn does your size require?
Suggested Substitutions
Options matching your pattern's thickness (within a 15% margin).
Filter options by strand count:
Match your yarn to a pattern
Calculate a pattern yarn, build your own combination, or simply see what your yarns make together.
What would you like to do?
What does your pattern use?
Enter the yarn information exactly as it appears in the pattern.
Is the pattern using one yarn or several yarns held together?
Pattern target
Enter pattern yarn to begin
Suggested Yarns for this Pattern
Based on your target thickness (±5% variance)
Use 1 Strand
Hold 2 Strands Together
Hold 3 Strands Together
Your yarn combination
Choose Yarn Atelier yarns, add your own yarns, and select how many strands you want to hold together.
Your combination
Choose a yarn to begin
Compare
See how close your combination is to the yarn used in the pattern.
Build your yarn combination to compare.
Colour Comparison Studio
Select two yarns below to compare shades side-by-side using the interactive slider. Copy the URL to share your exact pairing.
On the Spot Project Estimator
Found a Yarn Atelier yarn you love but don't have a pattern yet? Search for it below to instantly estimate how much you need to buy for standard projects.
1. Choose your yarn
Search the Yarn Atelier catalog to select your yarn.
2. Project Details
What are you planning to make?
3. Estimated Requirement
Required Weight:
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Required Length:
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