Blanket and Afghan Sizes
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Over the past few years I have been writing down different measurements for blanket and afghan sizes to enable myself to be able to crochet projects to the ‘correct’ sizes. I have learned from this that sizes vary from place to place and person to person – there really are no true “correct” singular answers to many sizes – only suggestions.
I have included multiples sizes, since babies, children and people all vary in size – if you are unsure which size to use, I recommend you use the medium size option.
The sizes I prefer to use are:
Micro Preemie
Small: 11 inches by 11 inches
Medium: 12 inches by 12 inches
Preemie
Receiving Blankets
Small Preemie (2 lbs or less): 20 inches by 20 inches
Medium Preemie (2 lbs to 3 lbs): 22 inches by 22 inches
Large Preemie (4 lbs to 5 lbs): 28 inches by 28 inches
Full Term Baby
Square Receiving Blankets
Small: 36 inches by 36 inches
Medium: 38 inches by 38 inches
Large: 40 inches by 40 inches
Rectangular Baby Blankets
Small: 25 inches by 32 inches
Medium: 32 inches by 36 inches
Large: 32 inches by 40 inches
Stroller Blankets
30 inches by 36 inches
Bassinet / Cradle Blanket
14 inches by 32 inches
Crib Blankets
Small: 36 inches by 54 inches
Medium: 40 inches by 60 inches
Large: 45 inches by 60 inches
Playpen Blanket
40 inches by 40 inches
Swaddle Blanket / Swaddling Blanket
Small: 44 inches by 44 inches
Medium: 46 inches by 46 inches
Large: 48 inches by 48 inches
Security Blankets
Square:
Small: 16 inches by 16 inches
Medium: 17 inches by 17 inches
Large: 18 inches by 18 inches
Lovey – Lovies Blankets
Small: 10 inches by 10 inches
Medium: 12 inches by 12 inches
Large: 14 inches by 14 inches
Toddler / Child Throw Blankets
Small: 42 inches by 48 inches
Large: 42 inches by 52 inches
Youth Throw Blankets
32 inches by 66 inches
Adult Throw Blankets
Small: 27 inches by 34 inches
Medium: 30 inches by 30 inches
Large: 37 inches by 50 inches
Extra Large: 52 inches by 60 inches
Afghans
Small: 40 inches by 60 inches
Medium: 48 inches by 60 inches
Large: 50 inches by 64 inches
Lapghans
Square: 36 inches by 36 inches
Rectangular: 36 inches by 48 inches
Bed Blankets
If you are making bed blankets / afghans for beds here are ‘standard’ blanket sizes (remember you have to fit under them too so these are larger than standard mattress sizes):
Twin: 66 inches by 90 inches
Double: 80 inches by 90 inches
Queen: 90 inches by 100 inches
King: 108 inches by 100 inches
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Hi Ellen, There are a lot of factors that need to be considered to determine how much yarn would be needed to make a blanket (in any size). You would need to know the gauge of the stitch pattern you were crocheting, the size of the gauge swatch and how much yarn was used for the sample. Different stitch patterns use different amounts of yarn. I hope this helps! Rhondda
How many yards of yarn are required to make a 40×60 crochet crib blanket? Standard 4 ply yarn.
Hi Rita, that is 90 inches wide by 100 inches long. I’m happy your grandson’s blanket turned out the way you wanted it too ♥ I’m sure he will love having a blanket made by you, just for him! Wishing you the very best, Rhondda
First I’d like to thank you for your advice on my grandsons blanket! It turned out beautiful and is big enough for him to wrap himself up in it.
I have a quick question. I’m making my other grandson a blanket and he is taller than the 15 year old. I decided to make it in the queen size you have listed as 90” x 100” and just want to double check the measurements are 90” wide by 100” long? Thank you in advance! As a beginner this information is just what I need! Have a wonderful day Rhondda
Hi Rita, It would really depend on what he will be using it for 🙂 If this is a blanket for him to use when he is sitting on the couch, he may prefer a different width to a blanket that is meant to cover him when sleeping on a bed. I would lean toward widths for the rectangular blankets in the adult size options for patterns since he is almost an adult himself (and tall too!).
I am brand new to crocheting and have no idea how big to make a blanket. I’m making one for my grandson who is 15 years old and over 6 ft tall. I made the length 72” and not sure how wide to make it. Any suggestions? I know it’s an odd size but that’s how it turned out. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!