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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Terry says
is there a way to alter the calculator for c2c (it is late, maybe it says it and I am not understanding) I thank you so much in advance!!
Jill Reamer says
Terry, I've done a couple C2C afghans, and I believe Mikey states it in the video... But once you reach a width you want.... You just don't add onto that side anymore....and continue all the rest until you reach th length you wanted. If that makes any sense...
monalisa hart says
Well, using "f" , hook doing "corner to corner pattern. Ahh, making it double bed size. So how many across, till I, start decreasing. And plan on edging. [email protected] thanks
Beth castle says
love this!!! for those who are freaked my Math, let me break it down to steps...there's only 10. As an example let's say were making a baby blanket 36 inch square, ok , here we go..Step 1- ch 6 inches, now what are the number(#) of chains(ch) in 4 inches("), in my example there are 20. Step 2- if the is a pattern calls for repeats or has multiples or sets in the project ,what is that number... in my example there are 8. Step 3- Number of chains(ch) at end of row for turning ...in my example 2 ch. Step 4- making a baby blanket= 36 inches ...so 20 ch (from step 1)= 4 inches and the blanket is 36 in , so 4 inches X ? = 36 the answer is 9. Step 5- total number of chains needed for width 20 ch X 9 = 80 ch. Step 6- add turning ch...80 ch width + 2 ch= 82 ch total for the width. Step 7- Now for the height with the swatch made up 4 rows, measure how tall 3 rows are ... in my example 3 rows = 2 inches. Step 8 - the baby blanket is 36 inches. Step 9- find out the number of rows per inch...in my example we take 2 inches (step 7) divided by 3(for 3 rows = .6667 height per row. Step 10 ow take the height you need in the project , in my project , the baby blanket is 36 inches now divide by the decimal you got in Step 9 36/ .6667 = 53.97 or 54 rows height.