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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Nancy says
If three rows is .75 inches for me, then an inch will be 4 rows. Your calculator is telling me .25 rows per inch. Clearly wrong!
Rachel says
I think its supposed to be inches per row
Cathy says
I am making an Queen 80" waffle stitch blanket. Approximately how many rolls of yarn do I need?
Robyn Vrenios says
It depends on what size and brand of yarn you are using. I'm currently making a queen with drape, also in waffle/basket weave, using two strands of Aran held together. The yarn I'm using is 100 grams and 140 yards per hank. I calculated that I would need 28 hanks of each of my two colors, which equals just under 4000 yards per color. So if you are using a bulky or super bulky, that would be about 4000 yards. If you are going to double strand, it's about 8000 yards. After you chose your yarn, find out how many yards are in each skein or hank and divide 4000/8000 by that number. That will tell you how many skeins/hanks you need. I hope that helps!
Donna says
Cathy, I seen your question about how much yarn for a queen waffle. I also have the same question. Please let me know if you could.
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Either way is fine. Thanks so much.
Donna says
I am using H hook and Big Twist yarn. 6 ounces, 371 yards and it's medium 4 ply
Making queen size Afghan and need to know how much yarn I need.
Laura Jean Bartholomew says
The calculator was intended for Afghan Sizes - at this time there is not a calculator available for How much yarn does it take.... That would depend upon all the different types of patterns, yarn, hook size and personal tension. I would suggest looking at patterns close to what you are making and go from there. - LJ
Beverly Girdlestone says
Could you tell me how many skeins of yarn, if I get 4ply and 3-4 oz. how many skeins I would need for a queen size Afghan. Thankyou
Sylvia Becker says
Thank you so much for this calculator. It is a great/ handy tool, saves me a lot of redoing my work and it just works fantastic 🙂