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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Karen Lee Hayward says
This is so cool!! Thank you so much for this formula!!
Amanda says
Wow, what a wonderful tool to have for crocheters. ^_^
Thank you for working it out and putting it online for everyone to use.
I did have one problem with it however, when I was trying to find how many rows I would need to make, it the box would not allow me to put a decimal point in.
DeeDee says
Even though it says only numbers it will still formulate an answer if you put in a decimal 🙂
Lisa says
Where do you find the calculator?? I've looked everywhere and can't find it (well, I guess not everywhere..since I haven't found it!!)
Lisa Folger says
On the big computer... it won't bring it up but on my phone (where I can't print it out) it came up!!!