How do you figure out afghan sizes?
I have created a formula to calculate the chain counts needed to get to the sizes you need. The formula will also calculate stitch sets for those who require a pattern, such as a wave afghan to stay in balance for stitches.
Sizes of afghans have been provided in the equation for those interested to know the standard sizes of crochet afghans. I have included everything from receiving blanket sizes to king size.
For my calculator, you will need a measuring tape to give me a few dimensions. Due to everyone having their own gauge for stitching, this formula will adjust to your own tension to provide you with accurate details.
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Heather Walker says
Thank you for this very useful calculator. Now that I know how many stitches and rows are needed, how do I calculate how much yarn is needed. It is for a giant Granny Square - Kingsize with drape. The yarn being used is 100% Acrylic, Double Knit. Hook size is 4mm (f/5). Stitch being used is DC (3 DC into chain space, 1Ch to create Chain space)
Deborah A Brown says
No it wasnt helpful I can't do the caculatori just want to know how many 14 oz skeins to make a gueen size corner to corner
Mikey says
I'm sorry Deborah. The calculator was for the sizing, not for the yarn quantities. Michael
Mikey says
Looks like you just want a general outline then of balls to blankets. That can be done. I'm sorry, this calculator was supposed to help with stitch counts. I will try to do better.
VAL says
https://thecrochetcrowd.com/category/mikeyspatterns/yarn-calculators/
Val says
Hi Deborah,
Just go to ''Free Patterns'' and to ''Free Learning Ressources''
Deborah A Brown says
No it wasnt helpful I can't do the caculatori just want to know how many 14 oz skeins to make a gueen size corner to corner
Sayantani says
Awesome thanks so much
Kathy Little says
Won't that depend on the yarn, the pattern and the hook size?
Marina King says
I'm not sure what you are referring to, but yes the size of a pattern does depend on yarn weight and hook size as well as the individual crocheters gage, for myself I am a tight crocheter so I usually have to go up a few hook sizes
Dubster says
There are so many factors that go into how much yarn is needed. Depending on the fibre the yardages can really vary for example. Other factors such as gauge, hook size and stitch were already given and all of those also come into play. I know for a basic afghan using regular worsted weight acrylic then depending on pattern I can need anything from 700 to 2500 grams of yarn (25 to 88 oz). If I'm following a commercial pattern and not using the recommended yarn then I find its safer to determine needed quantities based on yardage rather than weight. Good luck.
Michele says
I have used this calculator for years now. I pulled up my link and the calculator is no longer there.....Do you still have it published somewhere?
Mikey says
Stand by... I am still fixing the site and need to turn on the calculations module.
Mikey says
Should be working now.
Joan Patton says
Hi, I want to make the dragonfly free baby blanket but add to make it a throw, I have added stitches and tore out twice , the pattern does not come out correct. The pattern size is 36x36 , I want it wider. Then I will just keep going for longer, I added 20 stitches, tore out , subtracted 4 and now will tear that out today. Help!
Coline says
I love the way you teach. Your videos are wonderful. Don’t change a thing
I simply measure the bed and do that amount of chains and off I go
If you do a swatch before starting you can then get a rough estimate of how much yarn you need