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Yarn Calculator

Calculate exactly how much yarn you need for your tufting projects

Overview

The Yarn Calculator helps you estimate the amount of yarn needed for your tufting projects. By analyzing your design and considering various factors like tuft density and tufting style, it provides accurate estimates to help you purchase the right amount of materials.

Step 1: Upload Your Design

Start by uploading an image of your design. The calculator works best with:

  • Clear, high-contrast images
  • Designs with well-defined color sections
  • PNG or JPG files

The tool will analyze your image to identify the colors and calculate the proportions of each color in your design.

Upload your design image

Step 2: Enter Project Specifications

Specify the physical dimensions of your project:

  • Width and Height: The actual dimensions of your rug/project in centimeters
  • Tuft Density: How close together your tufts will be (affects yarn usage)
  • Backing Fabric: The type of primary backing you're using

These specifications help calculate the total area and yarn requirements.

Step 3: Select Tufting Style

Choose the tufting technique you plan to use:

  • Cut Pile: Creates a plush, carpet-like finish
  • Loop Pile: Creates textured loops on the surface
  • Cut and Loop: Combines both techniques

Different tufting styles use different amounts of yarn, which the calculator factors into its estimates.

Cut Pile
Loop Pile
Cut and Loop

Step 4: Enter Cost Settings (Optional)

For pricing estimation, you can enter:

  • Cost per 100g: The average cost of your yarn
  • Additional Costs: Backing, glue, or other materials
  • Markup: Optional percentage for professional pricing

These help calculate project costs and potential pricing if you're selling your work.

Step 5: View Results

After processing, you'll see detailed breakdowns of:

  • Total yarn required in grams and skeins
  • Color-by-color breakdown of yarn quantities
  • Cost estimation for materials and total project

You can download these results as a PDF to use when purchasing materials or providing quotes to clients.

Total Yarn Required:750g
Blue
250g
Red
500g

Pro Tips

For Accuracy

  • Use clear, well-defined designs for better color detection
  • Add 10-15% extra yarn as buffer for mistakes
  • Adjust tuft density based on your tufting gun's settings

For Efficiency

  • Save your calculations as PDF for future reference
  • Pre-wind yarn for each color based on calculations
  • Keep track of actual usage to refine future estimates