Let me tell you—I’ve done my fair share of weaving on unconventional looms with everything from paracord to denim strips and marine rope. But when I recently set up my custom 24″ loom with a ¼” EPI spacing, I needed to get precise. I didn’t want to run out of materials mid-weave, especially when I’m working with reclaimed fibers that can be hard to match.
Enter the Grist Yarn Calculator.
I stumbled across it while searching for a warp and weft yardage calculator and wow—game changer. Grist Yarn’s tool helped me take the guesswork out of figuring out exactly how much material I needed.
Here’s how it helped:
My Project Specs:
- Loom width: 24″
- EPI: 4 (¼” spacing)
- Length of piece: 24″
- Warp waste allowance: 12″
- Weft take-up estimate: 15%
Plugging those into the calculator gave me the exact yardage I needed for both warp and weft—in minutes. No scribbled notes or mental math. It even accounts for take-up and loom waste, which can make a big difference when working with chunky or unusual materials.
What I Learned:
Even with all my hands-on experience, it was incredibly helpful to have a digital tool double-check my math. Especially when I’m planning a series or working with limited quantities of fiber, knowing my numbers saves time and stress—and helps me stretch every inch of my materials.
Have you used it? Got another tool you swear by? Drop it in the comments—I’m always looking for ways to make the math behind the magic a little smoother.