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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lishap16 says
I want to make a C2C blanket for an 18 month old little girl. I have 2 Skeins of Red Heart Pink Camo that comes in 230 yards or 211 m. How big of an afghan can I make? I'm not very good at math and not sure what # I need to put in each spot for the calculator to tell me! HELP! Please & Thank you in advance!
Betty Radcliffe says
Mikey, either I missed something or I'm ready things incorrectly, but why are double and twin the same size at the end of the article? I'm confused or not reading correctly. HELP! Thanks!
Tracy Howard says
Twin and Full/Double beds are both 75 inches long. The size difference between them is their width, with twins being 39 inches and double/full being 54 inches wide.
Cathrin says
Thank you Mikey for explaining that to me,I would never of thought that's what it means.
I have another question for you, I want to make a queen sized blanket . The measurement is 96 inches. The blanket is straight single crochet, no ripple or wave. Would I chain 96 chains or add 4 more for the turning chain?
Thanks again