In this post, I’ve created a yarn calculator for sc/hdc/dc projects where you can input your project details and receive instant feedback for the total amount of yarn you need as well as the number of skeins. Let’s give it a try…

Do you need a yarn calculator for a C2C or Mini C2C project? Click this link to be taken to that calculator.

So, I’ve created two calculators: the first requires measurements in inches/yards and the second requires measurements in centimeters/meters.

For the first question in the calculator, you are asked what is the length of yarn used in 5 stitches. Be sure to use the hook and yarn size that you intend to complete your project with. Here is how to determine the length of one stitch:

Single Crochet

Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 4 chs. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts. Finish off. Now pull the stitches apart, but only to the beginning of the row. Leave Row 1 intact. Measure the length of the yarn used for those 5 stitches. Do not include Row 1 or the starting chain.

Half Double Crochet

Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from hook. (First ch 2 counts as a hdc) Hdc in the last 3 chs. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next 4 sts. Finish off. Now pull the stitches apart, but only to the beginning of the row, including the ch-2. Leave Row 1 intact. Measure the length of the yarn used for those 5 stitches. Do not include Row 1 or the starting chain in your measurement.

Double Crochet

Row 1: Ch 7, dc in 4th ch from hook. (First ch 3 counts as a dc) Dc in the last 3 chs. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 4 sts. Finish off. Now pull the stitches apart, but only to the beginning of the row, including the ch-3. Leave Row 1 intact. Measure the length of the yarn used for those 5 stitches. Do not include Row 1 or the starting chain in your measurement.

You can use this calculator to figure out the amount of yarn used for one color OR you can figure out the amount of yarn used for the entire project. Please note that if you are searching for the amount of yarn used for one color, that you may need to input data for each color used in the project for the full amount of yarn and skeins needed.

If your pattern doesn’t tell you the number of blocks per color, you can simply take the number of blocks wide and multiply it times the number of blocks in the height to get the total number of blocks in the project.

Calculator for inches/yards:

Also note that in the “skeins needed” section of the calculator, you will need a whole number of skeins. If your answer returns with a decimal, simply round up one whole number for your total skeins needed.

Calculator for centimeters/meters:

And that’s it! I truly hope you enjoy this Yarn Calculator for sc/hdc/dc Projects! If you have any questions, please leave a comment below this post or email me directly at highlandhickorydesigns@gmail.com.

If you are new to Tapestry Crochet and want to learn the steps from beginning to end along with some tips and tricks, be sure to check out the free course I created on YouTube with detailed step-by-step instructions! You can see the course list with links to each video by clicking the link here. It will take you to another blog page. Scroll down to see the list.

Best wishes!