Patterns for All Sizes of Afghans
Some crocheters are tired or bored with 'Granny Squares' and wish they could do granny squares but in rectangular format instead. Let's face it, most things such as our bodies, beds and furniture are not square. The concept is not new, the trick is to be able to start off the project so the afghan grows properly in all directions to match the shape of our beds and etc.
More Crochet Rectangle Ideas
- Crochet Dog or Cat Pet Bed Pattern
- Crochet The Queen of Hearts Baby Blanket Pattern
- Crochet Rectangle Thick Granny Blanket Pattern
- Crochet Rectangle Afghan Pattern
In this article, I have broken down the steps and figured out the math it takes to start your rectangular afghans. Though my hook size may be different than what you may decide for yourself, the sizing of achieving the right rectangular starting size to get the proper finished size should work out properly. The key is to ensure the middle is right length before circling around the project.
Typical Afghan Sizes
- Sizes include draping over the sides of the bed. I have indicated the stitch counts to start off properly.
- Please note that Queen Size Beds are typically square. Essentially, queen size afghans can follow the normal Granny Square Concept for an afghan.
- Skein counts are not provided. This pattern is targeting how to get started with your afghan.
- Don't be confused by the starting chain counts. Afghans that are longer than wider, such as a twin size, will have a higher chain count. Larger afghans tend to get closer to being closer to a square will have less starting chains.
| Mattress Size | Size of Afghan | Dimensions | Starting Chain Count |
| 28" x 52" 39" x 75" | Crib Twin | 33" x 42" 66" x 90" | 13 58 |
| 54" x 75" | Full / Double | 80" x 90" | 31 |
| 60" x 80" | Queen | 90" x 90" | Complete As A Square Afghan |
| 78" x 84" | King | 108" x 90" | 49 |
| 39" x 75" | Day Bed | 66" x 90" | 58 |
Twin & Day Bed Size Afghan Instructions
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Double or Full-Size Bed Size Afghan Instructions
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Queen Size Afghans
Queen size afghans are typically a square. A regular square granny square will work for this size bed.
King Size Bed Size Afghan Instructions
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Tutorials
King Size Afghan Tutorial Will Not Be Made as the instructions are provided above and the concept is identical to the two above tutorials.
mrburwell1aka Grammy B says
Baby size directions please, please please!
Barb Schmidt says
Ok I am feeling so silly, just starting out and I am wondering if you could add 2 more rows to the video?, I can not catch on to the corners... I need just a bit more help here...Thanks if you decide to do it, have a hard time reading the patterns, I know I have it right up to the point you quit then I am lost for some reason. So frustrated right now...Thanks again...
Judith Fanguy says
How many chains for a shawl 20x60