Tools, guides and patterns for knitters
Knitting Tools, Guides & Inspiration
Smart tools that make your knitting projects easier. From calculations to technique guides – all in one place.
Our tools
Everything you need to succeed with your knitting projects.
Gauge Calculator
PopularCompare your knitting gauge with the pattern and get needle size recommendations.
Yarn Substitution Calculator
PopularLooking to substitute yarn in a pattern? Easily calculate exactly how many skeins you will need when switching to an alternative yarn.
Needle Size Conversion
Needle sizes can be confusing! Use this handy conversion tool to quickly translate between metric (mm), US, and UK knitting needle sizes.
Increase & Decrease Assistant
Hate the tricky math? Our increase/decrease assistant provides exact step-by-step instructions to evenly distribute your stitches.
Stitch Counter
A very simple, interactive knit stitch counter right in your web browser! Perfect for keeping accurate track of the stitches and rows in your pattern.
Unit Converter
Struggling with international knitting patterns? Convert seamlessly and accurately between metric cm/meters and imperial inches/yards.
Are you brand new to knitting?
Starting out can be overwhelming, but we're here to help. We've gathered all the essentials a beginner needs to know in one place.
- Learn about different yarn types
- Find the right needle size
- Understand common knitting terms
Find inspiration
Explore our archive of free knitting patterns curated for you
