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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Sabrena mansfield says
Bennie Dec12,2014 how many inches should a afghan be a regular size how many stitch width and height
LILLIAN NEAL says
where is the bloody calculator?????
Gail Bosch Wagner says
Lillian Neal, you answer the bloody questions and fill in the bloody blanks!!!!! Sheesh!
LILLIAN NEAL says
Still can't find the calculator. I put my size in for King w/ drape and nothing appears....
Jessica Gallant-Hatt says
I to found it hard to figure out because there are no boxes to show you what to fill in , but under the first paragraph there is a hidden box click the area that's how I found it , and it works great
Kathie B says
There is a space under "Crochet a 6" Chain. Now only measure the middle portion of the chain with a distance of 4" and tell me how many chains are in that 4" section." for you to type your answer into then you select the width ans it will tell you how many chains. There is also a space under "If you are working on sets of stitches to acheive your width. Here is your chain count with the added extra chains." for you type in your answer and another space under "Measuring the height of 3 rows only. What is that height in decimal format. Example 3/4" = 0.75, 1" = 1, 1 1/4" = 1.25" and then you select your desired length and it tells you how many rows per inch and how many rows you need to complete your afghan. It is not set up like a traditional looking calculator and the spaces are very light so they blend into the page but they are there.
Kalah Byman says
Oh I'm laughing at the absurdity out there. I feel for you guys!!!
dustynsmom02 says
I am making an afghan for my 12 year old son and this chart was shared to me at just the perfect time. Thank you Mikey
Artsy Fartsy says
Love that you took such time and thought in providing this calculator! Would you be able to do a tutorial on how to figure out the multiples of a stitch pattern if the pattern does not specify this information? With that info it would be easy to alter about any pattern to come up with a proper size for any pattern. Thanks so much Mikey!