The field notes
Understand the numbers.
Enjoy the making.
Practical explanations for the decisions that come before the first full row. Read a guide, then try the matching tool.
Gauge & sizing
How to measure a crochet gauge swatch
Measure stitches and rows accurately, keep units consistent and use your sample to plan a project that fits.
Read the field note ↗Yarn & materials
How much yarn do you need for a crochet blanket?
Use the area and weight of a real swatch to estimate blanket yarn, then account for joins, borders and whole balls.
Read the field note ↗Layout & colour
How many granny squares make a blanket?
Calculate rows and columns from finished square size, with worked examples for joins and borders.
Read the field note ↗Gauge & sizing
Crochet stitch multiples, explained with examples
Understand repeats plus edge stitches, choose a valid stitch count and avoid confusing working stitches with foundation chains.
Read the field note ↗Quick reference
US vs UK crochet terms: read the right stitch
Translate common crochet stitch names and learn how to identify which terminology a pattern uses.
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Yarn weight vs ball weight: read the label correctly
Separate yarn thickness, grams and metres so you can compare labels and plan quantities without mixing units.
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How to compare a yarn substitute before buying
Compare total length, gauge, fabric and care requirements instead of swapping yarn ball for ball.
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Allowing for crochet borders and joins
Calculate the size added by a border and measure joins before finalising a blanket layout or yarn estimate.
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Plan a crochet blanket colour palette
Try a simple visual layout, count motifs by colour and turn a screen palette into a usable yarn plan.
Read the field note ↗Planning practice
A crochet project planning checklist you can actually use
Build a compact project record with dimensions, gauge, stitch counts, yarn estimates and a clear restart point.
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