Perhaps a Knitter's Best Friend

I purchased a kitchen scale many years ago when Jane was visiting from London.  She gave me a lovely cookbook that required measuring things.  I've used the kitchen scale many times since, sadly, not that much for cooking.  It is my saving grace many times when I'm knitting a project and need to know how much yarn I have left.  Will I make it to the end of the project before I run out of yarn?  

A pair of baby booties (minus the ties) weighs 18 grams.  Look at how much yarn I have left?

51 grams of yarn left.  That means I can knit 2 more pairs of booties and have some yarn left over.  I probably would not have even attempted that final pair fearing that I would run out of yarn.  But thanks to my handy dandy kitchen scale, I can safely knit away, rest assured that I will be able to finish my endeavors.  That's peace of mind.  Yeah kitchen scale!

Comments

[Susanne]

Ah, the math that you need to apply while knitting, it cracks my husband up, every time.

[Lynn]

I got a free scale for mail back when we tried Stamps.com. The website didn't work for us but that scale did!

[Keri]

I too have akitchen scale. It's the handiest thing ever.

[kathy b]

i have wanted one for awhile.....I even tried to win one!

[Nancy]

I use my postal scale all the time, weighing yarn to determine if I have enough. I also split my scrap sock yarn into two balls and then add enough of a contrasting color to the scale to achieve the required amount. I'd say the scale is one of the most important knitting tools I use.

[Teresa]

What a good idea!

[cathy]

I bought mine to use only for my knitting! Just used it to split a skein in 2 for a pair of socks. And I travel with it. Wonder what baggage guys think? Hahahahaha.

[Beth]

Those scales are so handy! I bought one from KnitPicks a couple of years ago and I have used it many times.

[Julie]

That is a beautiful scale. I've often thought about buying one, and just never have.