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.
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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"
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!!!