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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Michele Scheideman says
I love this calculator. I use it all the time when making the temperature blanket. It calculates everything I need. Thank you thank you thank you.
April D. Beyer says
I have ? think fits full size bed, all rossette off white afghan my mom made, thought about selling it ? Did not see on the calculator anything about rossettes, i do know to make those requires more yarn. Took my mom a very long time to make it/ my 1 cousin helped her to learn the rossettes. I see they afghans sell cheaper usually then the cost.
Doretha Tullar says
Hello Mikey is 12:30 at night where I am and Marilyn what to know how many stitches I need to make a Queen size comforter how many balls of yarn to I need and how many stitches would it take brand new quays size bed need to know how many stitches how many balls of young I won't need.
Rebecca N says
I've noticed the Afghan size calculator is not working. any idea on how long until it will be back up and working?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
I'm not sure exactly what is wrong with it... I think it's a programming issue. It's on my to do list but not top priority at the moment. I'm sorry.
Louise Sweety says
How many scans of yarn do i need to make a king size Afghan i use a 5mm hook Impectable loops & threads thus is for a wedding gift
Mikey says
I'm really not sure. I haven't crocheted with that yarn before. The king size, are you doing the drape or no draping? Everyone's tension is unique. You could be a loose or tight crocheter.
Usually as a designer, we would crochet the width and do 1 foot of the project. From that foot, you will see how many yarn balls to do that. Then, figure out how many feet you want to make it and then do the math.
Deborah J Aubee says
I am in desperate need of figuring out how many yards it will take to make a queen size bedspsread using an I hook in a pineapple stitch pattern.
kittenangel2002 says
For others in need if an answer, Swatch in the stitches you intend on using then measure that swatch, if te pattern states a certain stitch for your swatch use that stitch!