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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TerrI Mesiano says
if making a C2C blanket for about a twin size blanket/afghan how many rows do i do in increasing b4 I start to decrease?-Have searched everywhere but cant figure it out-i believe it could be appro 90 rows? ty in advance
Cathie Huxtable says
C2C is the easiest pattern to use and accurately predict the size of your blanket. You increase both ends until you get your length or width. Let's say you keep increasing until you get your width of your blanket, then you will not longer increase that end but keep increasing the other end until you have your length. Then you will not be increasing either end and your work will be decreasing by two blocks per row until you just end up with one block.
Lynn F. says
Can you estimate how much yarn it would take to make C2C using Red Heart Soft, approx. 50" X 50"?
Lynn
Lynda R Mulvey says
I need help in figuring how many ounces of redheart super saver yarn I need to purchase for a C2C size 80x80 blanket? Can you help me?
SandyT says
Hi Lynn,
I just finished one that measured 50" x 60" using Bernat Premium yarn. It is a medium weight but not worsted. It took about 2300 yards of yarn. I am not sure how many yards the Red Heart Soft comes in, but this might give you an idea. The skeins I used were 5 oz., 256 yards per skein. Hope this helps.
Yahna says
I think this is a great tool, but the only problem I have is I want to make a Laprobe that does not require many stitches. Our crochet group is making lap robes and I thought I would do the "Box" stitch pattern. It does not tell you how many stitches to chain for a lap robe. Yarn , yarn bee Soft Secret and I am using a size H hook. I don't have a lap robe pattern but I hope you can help.
Cathie Huxtable says
Just measure it against your bed and keep working until you are happy.
Cathie Huxtable says
Sorry that response was for crystal who is making a granny square blanket.
crystal says
Im making a granny square for a queen bed just a big granny does anyone know how many rounds i need to do with a drape