Cord Calculator
You now have everything you need to stop guessing your cord lengths. It’s a tool I come back to every time I start a new piece and now you can too.
Start with an estimate and refine as you go, this is designed to make customising patterns and creating new projects much easier.
The length of the section you will be knotting — not the full finished length
The total finished length including any fringe or tail at the bottom
The width you want your cords to span — not necessarily the full dowel width
Rounds each cord up to the nearest whole number to avoid running short
Please fill in all three measurements, then press “Calculate my cord”.
Ready to turn this into a finished piece?
Now you know exactly how much cord you need, the next step is bringing your project to life.
My beginner-friendly patterns guide you through the process step-by-step, and can be easily adjusted using your calculated measurements.