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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Cathrin says
Sorry, I should have explain more clearly, yes the number of rows. The last number from the calculations.
Thanks
Cathrin says
What number is this .3333333333333333333333
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
1/3 of a skein.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
assuming you were asking about yarn... you aren't saying where this number is appearing so I am unsure if this is stitches, length or yarn balls left over.
Beth castle says
1/3
Deborah Goins says
I am making a square to make simple slippers it says that according to my yarn abc hook size...• Crochet gauge in sc, size I-9 (5.5mm) hook: 12 sc and 15 rows = 4" (10cm. I needed 17 sc to make 6 inch slippers. How many rows do I need to complete the square. I have 20 so far. Thank you so much! Do you have a calculator for me to figure out how many sc and rows I need to obtain a 6 inch square! Crochet gauge in sc, size I-9 (5.5mm) hook: 12 sc and 15 rows = 4" (10cm
Another words if • Crochet gauge in sc, size I-9 (5.5mm) hook: 12 sc and 15 rows = 4" (10cm. How many of each make 6"? I know I must sound pretty dumb right now, but I was told to fold it corner to corner in a triangle to see if I have a square. I would rather know the correct answer. Thanks again!
Bonnie says
12 sc =4" so divide 12 by 4 getting 3. So for every inch it takes 3sc. 6 inches would be 18sc.
The rows are harder since 15 divided by 4 does not come out even. 15 divided by 4 is 3.75 so every 3.75 rows would be an inch. 3.75 times 6 equals 22.5 rows. This is the math, but don't know how to do the 22.5 rows. 😉