Fabric and yarn math
Free Quilting, Knitting and Cross Stitch Calculators
Each calculator answers one everyday question. Enter your measurements in inches or centimeters and get an amount you can take to the store.
Quilting
- How much fabric do I need for my quilt?Quilt Calculator: Backing, Binding, BattingGet one shopping list for the backing, binding and batting your quilt needs.
- How much backing fabric do I need?Quilt Backing Calculator: 42" or 108" Wide Back YardageFind out how many yards of fabric to buy for the back of your quilt.
- How many binding strips should I cut?Quilt Binding Calculator: Strips and YardageFind out how many strips to cut and how much fabric to buy for the edge.
- What size is a twin, queen or king quilt?Quilt Size Chart: Standard Quilt Sizes by Bed (in Inches)See the usual quilt sizes for every bed, from crib to king.
Knitting and crochet
- How much yarn do I need for a blanket?Yarn Calculator: How Much Yarn for a Blanket?Find out how many skeins of yarn to buy for your blanket.
- How many stitches should I cast on?Knitting Calculator: Gauge, Cast On and Increase EvenlyFind out how many stitches to cast on, worked out from your test swatch.