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September 1, 2024

How To Crochet Rectangle Granny Afghans: All Sizes Pattern + Tutorial

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All Sizes Rectangular Afghans
Crochet All Sizes Rectangular Afghans

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.

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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 SizeSize of AfghanDimensionsStarting Chain Count
28" x 52"

39" x 75"

Crib

Twin

33" x 42"

66" x 90"

13

58

54" x 75"Full / Double80" x 90"31
60" x 80" Queen90" 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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Twin & Day Bed Size Afghan Pattern
Crochet Rectangle Afghan - Twin Size A
Crochet Rectangle Afghan - Twin Size A

Double or Full-Size Bed Size Afghan Instructions

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Double or Full-Size Bed Size Afghan Pattern
Rectangle Afghan - Double Bed
Rectangle Afghan - Double Bed

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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King Size Bed Size Afghan Pattern
Rectangle Afghan - King Size A
Rectangle Afghan - King Size A

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.

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  1. Catherine McClarey says

    June 12, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    I could use baby size afghan instructions for a "granny rectangle", too. Specifically, my "knit night" group often makes 22"x26" car seat afghans for local charities -- what would the starting chain count be for something that small and of those proportions? (I imagine something that small would also be useful for bassinette blankies for hospital newborn/preemie nurseries.)

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  2. Andrea says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:09 am

    Your directions and videos are fabulous. Your dimensions for this afghan are on point. The only thing that was omitted was how much yarn is needed for each size. This is important because lot sizes usually don't match when you go back for more yarn.

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  3. Debra Joslin says

    March 14, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Baby size directions?

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