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Blanket size calculator (crochet and knit)
Standard blanket sizes are about 12 × 12 in for a lovey, 36 × 36 in for a baby blanket, 50 × 60 in for a throw, 66 × 90 in twin, 80 × 90 in full, 90 × 100 in queen and 108 × 100 in king. To find your starting chain, multiply the width by your stitches per inch: a 50 in throw at 12.5 sc per 4 in is 156 stitches, so chain 157. In worsted yarn and single crochet that throw takes an estimated 1,500–2,100 yards.
- Finished size
- 50 × 60 in (127 × 152 cm)
- Stitches across
- 156
- Rows
- 218
- Yarn (estimate)
- 1,500–2,100 yd (1,372–1,920 m)
- Skeins to buy
- 12 of 200 yd (high estimate + 10%)
Standard blanket sizes and yarn (worsted, half double crochet)
| Blanket | Inches | Centimetres | Yarn, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey | 12 × 12 in | 30 × 30 cm | 50–72 yd |
| Baby | 36 × 36 in | 91 × 91 cm | 454–648 yd |
| Crib | 36 × 45 in | 91 × 114 cm | 567–810 yd |
| Throw | 50 × 60 in | 127 × 152 cm | 1,050–1,500 yd |
| Twin | 66 × 90 in | 168 × 229 cm | 2,079–2,970 yd |
| Full / double | 80 × 90 in | 203 × 229 cm | 2,520–3,600 yd |
| Queen | 90 × 100 in | 229 × 254 cm | 3,150–4,500 yd |
| King | 108 × 100 in | 274 × 254 cm | 3,780–5,400 yd |
Sizes: common blanket charts (A Crocheted Simplicity, Oombawka Design). Yarn: area × 0.35–0.5 yd per square inch for worsted half double crochet (CrochetCalc's estimating table). Single crochet uses about 40% more, double crochet about 25% less.
Worked example: a baby blanket
You want a 36 × 36 in baby blanket in worsted yarn and half double crochet, and your swatch is 14 stitches and 10 rows per 4 in.
- Stitches across: 36 × 14 ÷ 4 = 126. For hdc, chain 126 + 2 = 128 and start in the 3rd chain from the hook.
- Rows: 36 × 10 ÷ 4 = 90.
- Yarn: 36 × 36 = 1,296 sq in, × 0.35–0.5 yd = 454–648 yd. In 200 yd skeins, with 10% spare on the high figure: 4 skeins.
Questions
What size is a standard crochet blanket?
Common sizes are a 12 × 12 in lovey, a 36 × 36 in baby blanket, a 50 × 60 in throw, 66 × 90 in for a twin bed, 80 × 90 in full, 90 × 100 in queen and 108 × 100 in king. Bed sizes run larger than the mattress so the blanket drapes over the sides.
How many stitches do I chain for a blanket?
Multiply the width in inches by your stitches per inch (your gauge over 4 in, divided by 4), then add the turning chain: 1 for single crochet, 2 for half double and double crochet. At 12.5 sc per 4 in, a 50 in throw is 156 stitches, so chain 157.
How much yarn do I need for a throw blanket?
A 50 × 60 in throw in worsted (weight 4) yarn takes roughly 1,500–2,100 yards in single crochet, 1,050–1,500 in half double and 750–1,200 in double crochet. Textured stitches use more; buy the high end and keep the receipt.
Why does the calculator give a range?
Yarn use depends on your stitch, tension, hook and fibre, so no single number is right for everyone. The range comes from published yardage-per-area figures for each yarn weight and stitch. For a closer number, weigh a 4 in swatch and scale it by area.
Can I use it for knitting?
Yes. Switch to Knit: you get the cast-on count and rows from your gauge, and the yardage is worked out from your stitch and row gauge with a standard knitting loop-length formula.
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