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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JoJo says
Mikey! Thanks for creating this calculator! It makes crocheting almost foolproof. It's SO NICE that for ANY size blanket I can determine just how long to make my foundation row (i.e. how many chains I should start with). To create any size blanket, ALL I HAVE TO DO is crochet a swatch, as per your instructions above. I just plug the numbers into the appropriate boxes and ¡Voila! It gives me the number of chains to start with and the number of rows needed to finish it! My 3rd grader has just learned to crochet and she loves your calculator too!! 😉
Sharon says
Sounds like a wonderful tool that would help me tremendously if I could find where to download. So this is what I've got oh crochet god: 6" chain (using a H hook) - 25 stitches --------2" mid portion 9 ch. My intent is to come up with a 12 square (not a granny) . I have visualized what I want if I could only telepathically transmit. I just need to estimate the yardage for my creation. If I can get what a 12" sq needed I can go from there. Math was never my strong suit. HELP? 🙂
Dianne says
I want to do a cross hatch stitch for a baby blanket so how many chains do I need to start.