If you already have your yarn:

  1. Knit or crochet a swatch, launder the swatch, and measure it.
  2. Start Knitware and create your custom design.
  3. Enter the measurement data from your swatch and have Knitware calculate how
    much yarn you will need for your project.
  4. Save and then print the schematics and pattern text for your design.
  5. If you have enough yarn, start working on your design!

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If you are shopping for yarn:

  1. Start Knitware and create your custom design.
  2. Enter an approximate gauge that you think you will be using for your design, and
    have Knitware calculate the estimated amount of yarn required for your design.
  3. Save and then print the schematics and pattern text for your design.
Note: Maybe repeat steps 2 & 3 for different gauge possibilities

GO SHOPPING !

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