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About Henry Babcock
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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.

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Over 30 years using needle and canvas.

 
   

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Needlepoint - needlepoint yarn calculations


Expert: Henry Babcock - 10/25/2007

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%.

Hope this helps,

Henry Babcock
AllExperts Needlepoint Expert

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