I've not even watched this video yet but I can already tell you the answer: because grams doesn't make a damn bit of sense regarding how much yarn you need to complete a project. Even among yarns of the same "gauge" (4 weight, dk weight, etc,) both grams and yardage vary. But only yards will tell you how much you actually need with any amount of ACCURACY. So THANK YOU Crystal for always saying how many YARDS your projects take, as it is most appreciated!!

I’ve been crocheting for almost 50 years and I’ve always gone by yards. That’s the way I was taught to do.

Thank you for the yardage measurements… I have no idea about grams🙅‍♀️🤷‍♀️ You’ve explained it well !

Thank you for going by yards, it allows me to get the amount of yarn I need for the project! ❤❤

Exactly! Linear measurements are appropriate for meaauring linear objects like yarn and fabric. But if I wanted to buy unpun wool to spin into yarn myself, then I would expect it to be measured by weight like flour and sugar. Thanks for using yards - it makes my life easier!

I'll never forget a trick my mama had to use more than once. She was making a blanket and came up short in yardage. Of course, in trying to buy more yarn, the dye lots were different and the colors were also just different enough to be noticeable. So she'd have to add to both ends of the blanket in another color altogether, just to make it look right.

I always look at the yards and have never understood grams for yarn but that's just me. Yes, this video makes sense to me, and I thank you Crystal.

Thank you for saying yards. It makes it easy to buy the right amount of yarn.

Of course! Makes complete sense. The yarn composition makes up different weights. I always go by yards as well. Thanks Crystal ❤

I have never understood measuring yarn in grams. Yards makes so much more sense to me!

So funny. My husband just said your videos are a part of our night time tv

My grandma taught me how to crochet, her way of purchasing yarn was always the same…red heart yarn buy all they have of those colors…she always had way too much…i didn’t learn how to determine yards n stuff until after watching your videos…to me ounces and grams are weights…yards and meters are length…why are they being compared? Thank you Crystal for teaching us how to determine how much yarn we need in yards!

Thank you Crystal, after crocheting and knitting for several years, I have learned today that the yardage is so important!❤️❤️❤️

I completely agree with you, for me yardage makes the most sense, like you say, to make sure there is enough yarn for the project.

I love the way you explain stuff. You make it so easy for someone like me who is relatively new to crocheting, to understand. 😊 You are awesome!! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤

Thanks for sharing. I look at the yards when buying yarn.

Personally, I love you for doing that. The huge differences in the length of yardage make a huge difference to the pocketbook, and you take that into account. Thank you so much. Hugs

Hi crystal im Miriam from the Uk,in answer to your question, I never knew as I always have to order lots of balls of yarn and hope for the best,so one of two things happened too many or not enough, so thank you for saving me money and stress,I’m now using yards,luv your tutorials and you,your so talented thankyou x

I've always just gone by yards. Ty for the lesson Crystal! ❤❤❤

I have always go by ounces. Wow I didn't know how different the ounces and yards were. Thank you for this video!!!! ❤

I always go by yards🤷🏼‍♀️ I appreciate that you tell us how many yards we will need for a project 🥰

I am Canadian 🇨🇦and think in metres , but I have learned to get used to yards 😊 Your patterns are my absolute favourites and you explain things so clearly !

Great explanation and it is very helpful to many of us. Thanks so much

I have always gone by yards and I always will. Your video was excellent and perfectly explained why length is so important!

A friend thinks 460 yards is a better deal because it gives more yarn than 230 yards - but they're both 100 grams. 460 doesn't give more yarn, it just means it's a lace weight, and I'd rather crochet with the 230 yards worsted weight yarn. Same amount of yarn, different thickness, different results! This is a great video!

Crystal thank you for using yards.

Crystal, I learned from watching you! 😉 I learned to go by yards instead of just looking at the yarn and hoping I had enough. Or thinking I can make "something" out of 2-3 skeins.😂 Thank you for your videos, I have come a long way! Have a beautiful day! 🩵

I go by yards as well. Thank you Crystal

I agree. Not everyone crochets or knits as loose or tight as another person. I have already gone so far as to measure out say 15 yards of yarn, and then crochet whatever stitches I'm gonna be doing in a pattern just to see how far that amount would get me. Some types of stitches are yarn hogs and others are not.

I love the rainbow😊

I prefer the way you do it! It makes sense to me.

Perfect explanation and being in the UK I'm used to grams. Now I know why I've been off with the amount of yarn I've bought sometimes. Thank you for this.

Your use of yards makes it much easier for me. 😊

Thank you so much for your explanation on yards to grams I have learnt so much from you since I started crocheting and am learning each and every day. You are awesome.👍👍👍

You go, Krystal🎉🎉❤ yes, we are Americans and proud of it!!!

Because I'm in the Netherlands, I go by meters and I also don't care about grams just because of what you made very clear but once, I was in a yarn store and almost got into an argument with the lady of the store because she could not understand why I wanted to know how many meters were in a ball. Long story short, I just left and bought my yarn somewhere else. I thought it wasn't worth fighting over meters or grams. 😂😂😂

I always go by yardage as well. If a yarn is heavier or lighter, it will change the weight, but yardage gives you the length of yarn you need to complete the project. Weight varies too much.

Thank you Crystal for explaining things. You are a great teacher. I've always went by yards to.❤

Excellent information. Thanks, Crystal!

I started knitting when I was a lot younger (70 yrs young now…. ) I was born in England and have lived in Australia for the last 37 years. Knitting patterns were written for a specific yarn and required x amount of balls. I’ve only just figured out how to crochet properly after many failures over the years. I think the American system of numbered weight yarn is great…..it seems more flexible to work with. I work with both imperial and metric systems. If something is written in metric it’s so simple to convert it to imperial and vice versa. I totally agree with what Crystal is saying…..not all #4 weight (or any other weight) yarns are equal. So much simpler to use the yardage or meterage. Thanks for all the info Crystal ❤

Yards is what I use. Thanks for going over it.

I follow your way and haven’t came up short on my projects.

Thank you. I also look at yards.

This video demonstrates some of the issues with the CYC numbering system.

Thank you for explaining the weight and yards. A big help!

Excellent info! Different fibers weigh different amounts. Different construction methods will also give different results. A chain spun cotton will weigh more than a roving acrylic. A denser ply weighs more than a looser ply. When planning a project it's important to buy enough in the same dye lot and yards/meters is a better measurement unless you're super experienced and have a really firm grasp on guessing by weight.

Thanks crystal. This explains a lot. 👍

Thanks girlfriend, I've crocheted for 50 years, and have used yardage for most of them. You've explained it so well it's easy to teach the next generation! We've all had the OOPS i didn't buy enough yarn😢!!! Thanks again ❤

Thanks for your teachings your the best

Thanks for sharing! I like the yards myself! More accurate for me! And your right with all it! Love and Hugs, have a wonderful day!

this is an EXCELLENT video; for some reason on my youtube isn't giving me the choice of a thumbs UP; I see people are giving lots of thumbs down ??? the information you give is required for every project we make in knit or crochet THANK YOU!

Gosh, I've never paid any attention to grams or ounces. I've always looked for yards and thickness/weight. Today, while putting away some yarn I ordered, I noticed that the tote containing just my bamboo yarn was hefty compared to the others. When I pick up yarn at the store I have never noticed one kind being that much heavier than another. So, yeah....what you say makes a lot of sense. Thanks, Crystal.

Works for me. and I appreciate it. Have a good night!!!❤

I’ve been crocheting and knitting for many, many years and I have always used yards. ❤

Thank you, that was interesting. I have always use yards. I am so thankful when people use yards in there yarn reviews or tutorial.🌹

This tutorial is very very helpful thank you I work all my projects in yards

The explanation is clear and concise. Have to suggest this to my friends at WOW crochet.

I appreciate this! Because it means I always buy enough!!! I know exactly why!

Thank you for explain in the differences in weights. I know there are people around the world that watch your channel, each country has their own way measuring . I am really thank full to you for your explanations. They are easy to fallow and specially when you mention the hook size you use you also mention in millimeters.

Ive always gone by yards its so much easier & it does make a lot of sense by what your saying Crystal, so thank you for measuring yarn in yards ❤

Once again I've learned something new! Thanks Crystal!

Planning a project is easier in length if various yarns are being considered. But once a specific project is complete, weight is the easier measurement to ascertain. This is particularly useful in selling.

I learned something new today! Thanks Crystal for the info.

I love the way you said this to. I only go by the yard to.

Makes sense to me now. Thank you for the information

You learn something new everyday! Thank you, Crystal, for explaining why you do what you do. 😊 I’ve always used grams but not anymore after watching this video. It’s been quite the eye-opener for me. Thank you so much. Take care, Jayne Derbyshire, England

I always use yards because it is the correct amount you need, i also sew and yards is very important 😊. Thank you for teaching me something each day, you aare the best 😊😊😊❤

The boom crash made me chuckle because you just kept going like nothing happened lol You are so real and thats one of the things i love about you

I’ve always gone by yards😊

This is so helpful. But honestly, I always go for more yards when I buy yarn at any weight. 😊❤

"Whatever wind your hank"😂 i Need this on a T-Shirt!!!❤

🤷‍♀️ I learned to crochet by watching KZfaq videos and a fair few of them were this channel. Australian yarn goes by ply not like your US 4 weights etc, so I get lost on that anyway. Once people start talking grams as opposed to length, I'm throwing my hands up. Its so much easier for me personally when someone gives the amount of yarn in length. Yardage is so much easier guesstimate into metreage. I really appreciate you Crystal, you always go the extra 🙏

Great information, Crystal, thank you!

So glad you tell the yards really helps me thank you for all you do love your channel

Interesting and informative! Thank you!

I go by yards. That was the way I was taught years and years ago!

Crystal thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject you are a great teacher. I would use yards it is easier to work with. Have a great day and happy crocheting. ♥️

I prefer yards as well. Thank you for your explanation.

Thank you so much for the detailed information on yards and grams. I learned to use yards when I started but never knew the difference in weight until now. You’re amazing.

LOVE THIS ❤❤❤🥰! I would be lost without the Yarn's Yardage 🤔🤯. Thank You Crystal 🥰❤! The Color's in the Hank for the Hat is absolutely gorgeous 😍❤!

That makes sense.

Thank you Crystal for explaining this for us.

That's amazing the yarns vary so much! I will definitely follow the yardage rather than the grams.

I’ve always asked why some people used grams to measure, now I know thank you Crystal for that information, I’ve learned to measure by yards thanks to you 🥰

Very interesting!! Thank you for the explanation. I appreciate patterns that indicate the yardage.

This is a great explanation. I always use yards too.

"Whatever winds your hank" HAHAAAAA!!! That needs to be on a tshirt. Answer your Q: I honestly don't know! That's the problem & why I LOVE that you explain it all.

For some reason I'd always assumed if a ball said 100g it would have the same length as another of the same weight. But you've opened my eyes! Thank you.

Wondered if the grams on the label is more for the yarn companies manufacturing process? So I did a Goggle search. Found an article saying the "labels are more guidelines than crystal balls". The FTC mandates that 1. Fiber content 2. Yardage 3. Weight and 4. Country of Origin be included on yarn labels. And in manufacturing yarn is sold by weight not yardage. Seems the amount of yarn needed is determined by the user (tension) and the project (what you are making and the stitches used to make it). As Jack Sparrow said "it's more of a guideline"!

I use yards, I think it’s all about where you live or how you were taught. No biggie. It’s why both ways are on the skein. Thank you for all you do Crystal!!

I have only gone by yards because of your videos and probably bring from the US. I've learned from your videos I need about 160 yards for a hat and about 1600 for a blanket depending on yarn weight and stitch of course. If I want to try a yarn I buy enough for a hat then go from there. I have learned so much about this from you. Love you Crystal and thanks for the info!!!

Thanks, Crystal. I only use yards too.

Thx Crystal

I’m with you, Crystal. I need a measurement. It makes the most sense, especially in the USA.

I'm glad you use yards

Great tutorial

Never grown up with yards, coming from Europe but your explanation makes sense

Thank you for explaining it. I never realized that there could be such a big difference. Will be looking at yardage for now on.

Well, I guess I’m on Team Ounce/Gram! 😂 most of my stash seems to be oddments, leftovers, and scraps - much of it donated, and none of which have labels to tell me how many yards they have. So the only way to measure yarns with no labels is to weigh it. Knowing the yards can be useful - but only as long as you have the label. Otherwise, the scale is essential.

I agree with your perspective. I have several older patterns that use weight to state how much yarn is needed for the project. I have found it helpful to see what crochet hook size is recommended as well. Sometimes I'm spot on, others no....