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"
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?