Do you need to know how big the typical afghans are? Below, I have provided the sizes for typical afghans. Additionally, I have provided you with mattress sizes for those who are interested in this information.
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If you need to determine stitch counts to achieve these sizes, it is solely up to you. Typically, I chain until I reach the desired width or length of the project by measuring it directly against my bed or an established blanket.
If you are working with multiple sets, you have to figure that out by counting the multiples out as you go. For example, say I want a 70" wide afghan and I have multiples of 9 + 2. I count from 1 to 9, as I chain.... over and over. Once I reach the desired length, I add 2 at the end. This way, I can ensure that my multiple counts are correct without worrying about a calculator.
Pattern Suggestions
- Crochet Dog Coat Pattern
- Granny Ripple Afghan Pattern
- Crochet Easy Baby Hat Pattern
- Crochet Ladders and Shell Stitch
- Crochet Family Mittens Pattern
Blanket Sizes
I have given approximates saying 'square' to give an idea. You can use the information to make rectangular afghans but the minimum width recommendation is given below.
Download The Sizes Sheet Here
Casket Sizes - Baby, Children & Adult
- 8" x 19" - New Born
- 10" x 24" - 6 month - 2 years
- 12" x 30" - 3 - 6 years
- 15" x 36" - 7 - 10 ish years
- 79" x 24" - 11 to Adult
- 27" x 79" - Oversized Adult
Kid Sizes
- Receiving Blanket - Usually Square starting at 24" to 36"
- Small Cradle - 15" x 30"
- Large Cradle - 18" x 33"
- Baby Blankets Typically Range - Minimum 24" - 30" width
- Toddler Afghans - Minimum Range from 30" - 36" width
- Young Child - Minimum Range from 42" - 48" width
- Teenagers - Minimum 48" - 60" width
Palliative Care Blankets
Designed for people in an upright position, such as chairs and wheelchairs and sized wide enough and long enough without getting in the way or dragging on the floor. Get ideas here.
- Width 32" to 48" (81-122 cm) x length 35" to 40" (89" to 102 cm).
Other Afghans For Decor
- Throw Afghans - 60" width - 48" to 60" length
- Lapghan - 36" width - 48" to accommodate a wheelchair or regular chair sitting positions.
Mattress Top Sizes without Drape
- Small Cradle - 15" x 30"
- Large Cradle - 18" x 33"
- Crib Blanket - 28" x 52"
- Twin - 39" x 75"
- Full / Double - 54" x 75"
- Queen - 60" x 80"
- King - 76" x 80"
- California King - 72" x 84"
Mattress Sizes with Drape or Drop Length Over The Sides
- Crib - 36" x 54"
- Twin - 69" x 90"
- Full / Double - 84" x 90"
- Queen - 90" x 95"
- King - 106" x 95"
- California King - 102" x 99"
heather says
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Mikey says
Thankx
Annette says
When you first posted this I saved it and am I ever glad I did !!!! I refer to it all the time ! Thank you Michael !
Sandra says
I’ve been searching for help with this and this helps me a lot. I never understood what the +2 meant and you explained it.
Thank you!
Teresa stroebel says
Hi mikely
I like kind of. Crochet so. I love it
Allison says
Hello, thank you for this comprehensive list. Is there a standard size for round afghans? Thank you,
Allison
Barbara Becker says
You, my dear Mikey, are a genius! I need this over and over.
Annette Murray says
Thank you so much, Mikey. I appreciate this so much. ???
It’ll come in handy.
Rachel says
Mikey youre a legend, this post is so helpful!
Amy Barone says
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Diana says
I needed it...thank you for ali the useful info you share with us everyday
Paula says
Thanks for this Mikey put my mind at rest, remember reading you had done a post about Afghan sizes so happy this was so easy to find on your supper awesome sight, now I can get on with creating my two tone blanket best part is no frogging! I know supper excited be I. Thank you one more your the best.
Linda rohlfing says
I really need some help. I am making two afghans 10 ounces each making an afghan 60 x 72 inches with an I hook. It is a pattern that starts in the corner. I don't think I have enough yarn? I am estimating 6 10 ounce skeins for this each afghan. Hope it doesn't take that much?
Kimley Duncan says
Thanks a lot Mikey. Thanks for giving away the free PDF download 🙂
Anita McIntosh says
How many 3 ounce skeins of yarn do I use for a king size afghan?
Spence says
Thank you. Hopefully I'll be ready for one of these soon!
christina says
Thank you!
Rachael says
I always find that my chain stretches out as the blanket builds, as a beginner I find it easier to work by chain length rather than inches because of the stretch. would you be able to help me figure out what a chain should be for a blanket for a double/full with a bit of hang using a 11 hook with Bernat Baby Blanket yarn. I make my blanket fairly loose. thank you so much
Mandie Hogan says
What size is the one that you have shown? you have also suggested how many balls to buy, for what size is that? i don't want to start and run out of wool because the blanket is too big?
Karen Maddox says
How much yarn for the sizes?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
I cannot answer that as the hook sizes and yarn change everything.
Audra says
You were SPOT ON with this one, Mikey! Thank you so much for this post!
PeabuttonsMom says
Oh my goodness, Mikey! My heart jumped for joy when I saw that you offered all these sizes in a PDF format for download! I can't thank you enough! Did I say Thank You? THANK YOU!!! I shall make it a point to have this printed off to put in my go bag with my crochet work! I may even have it laminated so I can always have it close at hand and it will last me a good long time! THANK YOU!!!