Single Crochet Blanket Size

If you d like to crochet a custom size afghan blanket for your bed you can figure out the perfect blanket size in just a few quick steps.

Single crochet blanket size.

Choosing hook and yarn you ll need a total of about 3 450 yards of worsted weight yarn or 2 500 yards of bulky yarn to crochet a full size blanket. Using my crochet hook and measuring tape i figured out the average chain counts you need to do in order to get close to size you want. I am assuming 4 ply worsted yarn in the medium 4 weight category. Check this post out where i talk about the stitch and its multiple.

I think lapghan sizes are great because it doesn t make the crochet project overly long. How blanket sizes work in crochet. My favorite size blanket is the lapghan size just like the cuddly quick knit throw. Scroll down to find the free stroller size pattern here on the blog or purchase the ready to print pdf with eight different sizes in the shop.

12 free single crochet patterns. Even for baby blankets there are at least 8 different types and sizes as is detailed in allfreecrochetafghanpattern s article how big is a baby blanket crochet. Keep in mind these blankets sizes are approximate and do not need to be followed to the exact measurement. Standard crochet blanket sizes.

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 over sides. Free crochet dinosaur. Standard blanket sizes don t forget to pin it to save it for later custom blanket sizes. Every stitch uses up a different amount of yarn.

There are a lot of different sizes you can make your blankets and when i came up with my sizing guide i put together a list of the most common sizes recommended. For example if you want to make a blanket but want it to be 35 x 35 that is ok and would still be a great receiving or stroller blanket. Let s start by taking a look at some of the standard crochet blanket sizes. Measure the thickness of your mattress.

Measure from the top of the bed to the foot of the bed. What types of stitches will you be using. However you can totally make this blanket smaller or bigger. My favorite blanket size to knit or crochet is the lapghan because it works up quickly and isn t too big and bulky.

I made this crochet blanket a lapghan size. We are constantly asked how many chains do you need to do certain size afghans. That s what i kept in mind when i designed the cuddly quick knit throw blanket as well. As far as crochet blankets go you re also looking at a lot of size options.

Mattress top sizes without drape. All you need to do is decrease or increase the initial amount of chains.