Colorwork Chart Calculator
Calculate yarn yardage per color for stranded colorwork based on total stitches, color percentages, and yarn usage. Includes float allowance.
Inputs
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yd
Results
Color A Yards
43.1 yd
Color B Yards
25.9 yd
Color C Yards17.3 yd
Total Yarn Needed86.3 yd
Float Allowance (15%)11.3 yd
Normalized C0.2
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of colors in your colorwork pattern.
- Input total pattern rows and stitches per row.
- Set the percentage of each color used across the design.
- Enter your gauge and yarn weight to calculate yardage per color.
- Order each color separately using the per-color yardage with a 10-15% safety buffer.
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