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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Elizabeth says
This is awesome! How did you do it?
Never mind; I'm sure there's algorithms or logarithms or biorithms or some such. I love it!
Michelle says
help what does 83.333333333 mean in rows, how many ball will I need to use.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
84 rows. I have no idea for balls as I don't know what the project is, hook size or yarn being used.
michelle says
the hook size I-9 5.5 mm, 5oz 244 yards red heart macaw super saver want to make afghan using double crochet stitch for twin bed overlap. So how much yarn would will I need.
Geraldine says
when I click on the "print pdf', I get only page one - the last line is - Remember this calculation if approximate sizing that you will need to achieve your afghan size"----will try to copy & paste
Geraldine says
sorry for the mix up in the other post I get page one which is the picture and 2 paragraphs of words- 'this calculator will help you figure ........... - I will try to copy and paste since the PDF does not work
Michelle says
when you figure length should use the stitch want to use for the afghan?