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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Elisabeth Gawthrop says
This is my first-ever post on this site even though I've been crocheting regularly for 10 years as of this year. Good for you for including this calculator! 🙂 I'm a closeted math geek, and I appreciate calculators in general. If I need this one, I know where to come. 🙂
helen says
i want use a bulky yarn {5} in a chevron stitch db crochet twin size blanket 69" x 90"
how much yarn will i need/
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caitie says
i am making a blanket for a California king size bed i'm using Caron cake yarn with a size h crochet hook and i am doing half double crochet with a chain two at the end. how many balls of yarn will i need to get my blanket to 72x84 inches?
Egypt says
How many yarn for a king size
Rene says
I look at the original size of the pattern, and subtract the original width from what you are making, and do the same for the length. The numbers will give you an idea of how much more yarn that you need. I have made 3 twin size & 1 queen size blankets following afghan patterns, found that by doubling the amount of yarn that the original patterns call for is usually more than enough. For 1 of the twin size blankets I doubled the size of the motifs/blocks so I would not have to make so many, and for another twin size blanket, I used a heavier weight yarn, (i.e.: the original pattern called for a worsted weight yarn, and I used a bulky weight yarn.)