Crochet Afghan Size Chart
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Here’s how it works.
Over the past few years I have collected some commons afghan and blanket sizes to make it easier to design projects to certain dimensions.
These sizes are meant as a starting point. When you are designing an afghan, or a blanket, you can pick a size and aim to be close to it.
Your finished project does not have to be exactly the same size as indicated.
When you see finished afghans and blankets available online, they usually vary slightly in size from one manufacturer, to the next.
This is the same with crocheted blankets. Some stitch patterns that are used must have a certain number of stitches to work. This will cause small variations in the finished length and width of the project.
TIP: Depending on the yarn you are using, your blanket can become extremely heavy. If you have trouble with your arms it is best to try to support the project so your arms are not holding the full weight of your blanket as you work.
PIN these afghan measurements for later here
Blanket and Afghan Size Charts
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
Check out my other available size charts and measurements here.
Baby Blanket Measurements
Receiving Blanket Size Chart for Babies and Preemies
Blanket and Afghan Sizes
You may also enjoy these free afghan patterns
Hi Cecelia, this post has some different calculators that are available online that can help you figure out how much yarn you might need for a specific blanket size. This would be heavily dependant upon what the stitch was too. I think there might be one that can help with this question: https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/the-best-online-crochet-calculators/
I want to make a king size afghan in the basic single stitch using #4 weight yarn. Can you tell me how much yarn I need. Have looked at dozens of patterns but can’t find one in this weight or stitch. Thank you for any help. Cecelia
Thanks so much for this! It’s exactly what I needed with all the sizes I was looking for 🙂