by Federico Scatizzi | Mar 3, 2024 | How to Calculate Consumption
Recently I have posted lessons on how to estimate the right amount of yarn for different knitting projects. Namely: Part I: General Information and one practical example Part II: Scarves and shawls Part III: Sweaters Today I would like to conclude the subject by...
by Federico Scatizzi | Mar 3, 2024 | How to Calculate Consumption
Before reading today’s post, please read this (it’s the introductory part of what I am covering in what follows). In Part II I gave some indications on how to calculate the amount of cashmere needed to make scarves and shawls. Today I’ll cover sweaters. Our starting...
by Federico Scatizzi | Feb 22, 2024 | How to Calculate Consumption
Before reading today’s post, please read this (It’s the introductory part of what I am covering in what follows). You’ll probably have already noticed that length is more relevant than the yarn’s weight. When someone asks me “how much wool should I buy for a scarf?”,...
by Federico Scatizzi | Feb 22, 2024 | How to Calculate Consumption
Let’s suppose you have browsed through Hircus Filati’s website with all its beautiful and precious yarns and that you’ve decided to take on a knitting project to make yourself a Cashmere pullover. You’ve found the yarn you like, the price you’re willing to pay, and...
by Federico Scatizzi | Feb 16, 2024 | How to Calculate Consumption
I am often asked how much yarn is needed to make a knitwear item of a certain size, etc. Calculating consumption is not easy, it is necessary to make a sample to calculate it exactly. However, you can use experience and some tricks to get as close as possible to the...