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    Home » A Crocheted Simplicity

    Standard Blanket Sizes

    Jan 21, 2017 by Jennifer Renaud

    One of the questions I get asked frequently is, "I'm making a crochet blanket for [insert person], how big do I make it?" . So I thought I'd put together a complete list of blanket sizes. This list includes crochet afghan sizes ranging from a crochet lovey / baby afghan sizes to a California King afghan blanket. 

     

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    Standard Blanket Sizes

     

    Standard Blanket Sizes - A Complete Reference Guide from A Crocheted Simplicity

     

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    Custom Blanket Sizes

    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!

    • Step 1: Measure the thickness of your mattress.
    • Step 2: Measure from the top of the bed to the foot of the bed. Add the thickness of your mattress. Tip! If you will be tucking your blanket in, add 5-6" extra. 
      • Total Blanket Length = Mattress Length + Mattress Thickness + Tucking
    • Step 3: Measure the width of your mattress by measuring from one side to the other. Add the thickness of your mattress x 2 (since you need your blanket to hang down and cover both sides).  Tip! If you will be tucking your blanket in, add 5-6" extra. 
      • Total Blanket Width = Mattress Width + 2 x Mattress Thickness + Tucking

    The finished dimensions of your custom size blanket will be: Total Blanket Length x Total Blanket Width.

     

    Use the afghan size chart and custom sizing instructions to make your next crochet afghan blanket.

     


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    1. Barb Arndt

      January 22, 2017 at 12:18 am

      Thank you The chart is very helpful!!

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      • admin

        January 22, 2017 at 4:27 am

        You're welcome!

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    2. Corinne

      January 22, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      Thank you for the chart, Jennifer...I have been waiting for something like this for a long time...SMILE...!!!

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      • admin

        January 23, 2017 at 5:41 pm

        You're welcome!

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