StitchTip calculator

Shawl yarn calculator

Estimate yarn for a shawl from planned dimensions and swatch consumption.

Estimate yarn from a sample

Units
Shawl shape
Units
Safety margin

How the calculation works

The selected triangle, semicircle or rectangle determines the fabric area. Edging yarn and safety reserve are then added as separate planning amounts.

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Worked example

A 160 × 80 cm semicircle uses π/4 of its bounding rectangle, avoiding the overestimate produced by treating it as a full rectangle.

Frequently asked questions

Which dimensions should I enter?

Use the finished span and depth of the shawl, then choose the closest overall shape.