Yarndings 20 Charted
display · Designed by Sarah Cadigan-Fried
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Yarndings 20 Charted is a specialty display font built around knitting and crochet chart symbols, meaning it functions more as a pictographic or symbol system than a traditional typeface. Each character renders as a small grid-based icon representing stitch types used in fiber arts patterns, giving it a highly structured, grid-aligned visual quality. The overall feel is technical and craft-oriented, with a handmade warmth underneath the systematic layout. It is not meant for setting readable text but rather for generating visual knitting charts directly in a browser or design environment without relying on external image assets.
The most practical use case is building knitting or crochet pattern tools and websites where stitch charts need to be rendered dynamically using web fonts instead of static images. It also works well for craft supply brands or yarn shop websites that want to incorporate authentic pattern chart visuals into their design without custom illustration work. A third use case is educational content for fiber arts, where instructors or publishers need to display standard chart notation in a consistent, scalable format across digital or print layouts.
Best suited for: Knitting and crochet pattern tools, yarn shop websites, craft supply branding, and fiber arts educational content requiring dynamic stitch chart rendering.
Design considerations: As a symbol font rather than a traditional typeface, Yarndings 20 Charted functions best when individual characters are sized and spaced to form grid-based pattern layouts. The single regular variant supports straightforward implementation without style variations, making it ideal for consistent chart notation across applications.
Pairing guidance: Pair with Playfair Display for elegant craft brand headers and premium positioning, Lora for warm, readable body text in educational or instructional contexts, or Josefin Sans for clean, modern interface typography in pattern-building tools and digital platforms.
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Yarndings 20 Charted at a glance
Sarah Cadigan-Fried
SIL Open Font License 1.1
March 2024
September 2025
1 (1 weight)
Display · Symbols
3
Google Fonts
Yarndings 20 Charted styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Yarndings 20 Charted character map
Which languages does Yarndings 20 Charted support?
Yarndings 20 Charted includes 3 character sets:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Math: mathematical symbols and operators
- Symbols: arrows, shapes and other technical symbols
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Yarndings 20 Charted commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Yarndings 20 Charted is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.