AboutHenry Babcock Expertise I learned needlepoint from my grandmother over 30 years ago. I can answer most questions on the subject. I know about producing needlepoint as well as cleaning, repairing and restoring.
Expert: Henry Babcock Date: 10/25/2007 Subject: needlepoint yarn calculations
Question How do I calculate the amount of yarn I would need for the background of a needlepoint chair cover using #10 canvas mono? Thank you
Answer Hi Kay,
Due to the variations in different manufacturer's yarns and different types of yarns, it's hard to come up with a one-size-fits-all method for calculating the amount of yarn needed for a particular project.
The most accurate way to calculate the amount of yarn to use is to stitch a square inch (10 x 10) and multiply out to the number of square inches in your project, then add approximately 10%.
