Crochet blankets are an easy way to bring comfort and warmth to your home. Crochet blankets are available in many sizes and shapes, but choosing the right type of blanket for the right size and shape can sometimes be a difficult task.
The size and shape of the blanket will depend on the age of the person it is being made for, the size of the space that the blanket will be placed in and the person’s preference for the type of blanket that they would like.
There are many different shapes and sizes of blankets that you can make. Here, you will find information about the most common crochet blankets sizes.
You will also learn how to customize crochet blanket sizes, calculate your own blanket sizes and figure out how much yarn you need for a crochet blanket.
Finally you can grab a printable crochet blanket sizes chart.
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What Size Should a Crochet Blanket Be?
What size a crochet blanket should be depends on what it is going to be used for. You blanket sizes ranging from tiny doll blankets up to large blanket for king size beds, and everything between.
With the use of the hand crochet blanket sizes chart below you can easily find the correct size for your crochet blanket, as well as some great tips for adjusting the sizes to your needs.
Customizing Crochet Blanket Sizes From A Pattern
If you are following a crochet pattern, you can easily adjust the size of the blanket you are crocheting to fit your specific need.
All you need to do is follow these steps:
- Make a gauge swatch using the stitch pattern from the crochet blanket pattern.
- Count the number of stitches and rows in your test square.
- Input your desired blanket size into the Blanket Size Calculator.
- Crochet your blanket according to the result you get, making sure you account for multiples in your stitch pattern.
Calculating & Crocheting Your Own Crochet Blanket Without A Pattern
You don’t need a blanket pattern to crochet a blanket.
All you need is a crochet stitch pattern you really like, and follow the same steps as the example directly above.
That means you can crochet a blanket in any size, with any yarn, yarn weight and any crochet hook size.
Want to pick your own stitch? Find 70+ crochet stitches for blankets.
How Much Yarn Is Needed To Crochet A Blanket?
The most common blanket question about crocheting blankets is how much yarn you need.
There’s a couple of easy solutions to that.
- Crochet a test square and weight it to figure out how much yarn you need.
- Find out how many stitches in total for the test square:
- STITCHES x ROWS = TOTAL STITCHES IN THE TEST SQUARE
- Find out how many stitches in total in the blanket:
- STITCHES x ROWS = TOTAL STITCHES IN THE BLANKET
- Figure out how many tests squares in the blanket:
- TOTAL STITCHES IN THE BLANKET / TOTAL STITCHES IN THE TEST SQUARE = TEST SQUARE MULTIPLE
- Figure out the total weight of yarn needed:
- WEIGHT OF 1 TEST SQUARE X TEST SQUARE MULTIPLE = TOTAL WEIGHT OF YARN NEEDED
- Check your yarn label to find how much yarn in a skein and:
- TOTAL WEIGHT OF YARN NEEDED / WEIGHT OF 1 SKEIN = YARN SKEINS NEEDED
- Make sure you round up, so you’re 100 % sure you get enough yarn.
- Learn more about calculating yarn yardage based on weight.
- Find out how many stitches in total for the test square:
- Crochet a test square, rip out / frog a few stitches and measure it to figure out the amount of yarn you need. Use the yarn yardage calculator to do the calculations.
Resource: Learn more about calculating yarn yardage.
Common Blanket Sizes
Below you will find charts with common crochet blanket sizes given in both inches and centimeters.
Note that all the sizes below are averages and can be different if you follow a pattern where the designer may have adjusted to fit the tension and stitch count.
The crochet blanket patterns where the sizes are most important to be as exact as possible are the standard bed size blankets, as these need to be slightly bigger than you bed to account for drop.
Below you will find a printable crochet blanket sizes chart to print for future reference.
Crochet Baby Blanket Sizes
Below you can find the baby crochet blanket sizes chart. These are amazing for different purposes and through the span of the baby’s development.
Even though specific measurements are given, these can be adjusted depending on the crochet baby blanket patterns or crochet stitch pattern you are following.
Especially if you are working with a stitch pattern with multiples, the width of the stitch may now fit perfectly against the suggested measurement below.
Since these doesn’t need to fit any bedding, the final sizes can be adjusted to what you need.
| Blanket Size Name | Inch Measurements | Cm Measurements |
|---|---|---|
| Lovey / Doll | 12 x 12 | 30 x 30 |
| Bassinet | 13 x 28 | 33 x 71 |
| Security Blanket | 14 x 17 | 36 x 43 |
| Small Cradle | 14 x 30 | 36 x 76 |
| Preemie | 20 x 20 | 50 x 50 |
| Large Cradle | 20 x 32 | 50 x 80 |
| Car Seat | 20 x 24 | 50 x 61 |
| Stroller Blanket | 30 x 35 | 76 x 89 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40 x 40 | 102 x 102 |
| Crib Blanket | 40 x 60 | 102 x 152 |
| Baby (average)* | 42 x 52 | 107 x 132 |
| Swaddle | 48 x 48 | 122 x 122 |
* An average baby blanket is often 42 x 52 inches (107 x 132 cm).
Children’s Crochet Blanket Sizes
Below you can find the crochet blanket sizes chart for children’s blankets. These are slightly bigger than the baby blankets and reach up to the size of some of the adult sizes.
| Blanket Size Name | Inch Measurements | Cm Measurements |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 36 x 48 | 92 x 122 |
| Young Child | 42 x 54 | 107 x 136 |
| Teen | 48 x 60 | 122 x 152 |
Couch Crochet Blanket Sizes
The couch crochet blanket sizes chart or the adult crochet blanket sizes chart can be found below.
These sizes are called lapghans or throw blankets. Both are often used to keep warm and cozy on a couch or chair or to decorate your home.
The lap blankets smaller and usually used by someone who’s sitting, like a person in a chair or even wheelchair. The throw blankets are bigger and are used on the couch or at the back of chairs.
| Blanket Size Name | Inch Measurements | Cm Measurements |
|---|---|---|
| Lapghan / Lap Blanket | 36 x 48 | 92 x 122 |
| Small Throw | 48 x 60 | 122 x 152 |
| Medium Throw | 54 x 66 | 136 x 168 |
| Large Throw | 60 x 72 | 152 x 182 |
Crochet Blanket Sizes For Your Bed
When you are crocheting blankets for your bed, you need to base it on the your mattress size.
Mostly you want blankets for you bed needs to be bigger than the surface of the bed itself. To account for that you need to add the drop or drape.
The drop needs to be added to both of the sides of the bed as well as the end of the the bed.
This drop can be anywhere from 8-20 inches on each of the 3 sides.
| Bed Name | Standard Bed Mattress Sizes | Inch Measurements | Cm Measurements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 39 x 75 | 60 x 90 | 152 x 228 |
| Double | 54 x 75 | 84 x 90 | 214 x 244 |
| Queen | 60 x 80 | 90 x 96 | 228 x 244 |
| King | 76 x 80 | 96 x 108 | 244 x 274 |
Get the downloadable + printable version of the Crochet Blanket Sizes Chart.
Crochet Blanket Edging
Any crochet blanket looks lovely with a bit of crochet blanket edging.
One of the most popular and simple edgings to crochet on a blanket is the Reverse Single Crochet Stitch.
Caring for Your Crochet Blanket
To care for your crochet blanket, save one of the yarn labels for future reference. Nothing is worse than spending time on a blanket project, for it to then shrink or get ruined while washing.
Make sure you don’t hang your blanket to dry as it will stretch. Try finding a spot where you can lay it flat to dry.
Crochet Blanket Patterns
There are many free crochet patterns for blankets.
You can crochet anything from chevron blankets, to granny square blankets to crochet blankets using single stitches and stitch patterns.
Crochet Blanket Sizing FAQ
What size is a normal crochet throw blanket?
A normal crochet throw blankets size range from 48 x 60 to 60 x 72 inches. The sizes for a throw blanket are often referred to as small, medium or large.
Which stitch makes the best crochet blanket?
For crochet blankets the best stitch is the one you enjoy crocheting. You can crochet blanket in any stitches from regular double crochet to advanced stitch patterns. A common goal for many is to avoid gaps in the stitches used for crochet blankets.
What is the most popular crochet blanket sizes?
The most popular crochet blanket sizes are crochet baby blankets and crochet throw blankets.
What size is the best for a crochet lap blanket?
The size of a crochet lap blanket is often 36 x 48 inches.
What is the difference between a blankets and afghans?
The term blanket can be used interchangeably with the therm afgahns. The name afghans are an old term originating from Afghanistan. While the term blanket are newer and can be used for all blankets.
How much time does it take to crochet a blanket?
How much time it takes to crochet a blanket depends on the size of the blanket you crochet and how fast you crochet. To calculate the amount of time it takes to crochet your specific blanket you can use this yarn calculator.
