Another size you might want to know is the size of cribs which can vary in size but usually have a mattress around 28 by 52 inches.
Standard blanket sizes crochet.
If you are making a comforter for a bed it may be a different story because you would want to have the perfect amount to cover the bed.
Afghan lap blanket and baby blanket.
159 40 3 9 rounded to 4 sts inch if you have a good pattern this is already in the gauge but it always helps to check.
Original chain original width sts inch round to the nearest whole number.
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.
Crib 36 x 54 twin 69 x 90.
There are three basic sizes for crochet blankets.
For example if you want to make a blanket but want it to be 35 x 35 that is ok and would still be a great receiving or stroller blanket.
If you re using multiple stitch patterns in the same blanket you would typically use stockinette stitch for the swatch to measure you gauge you will need a ruler.
80 inches by 90 inches queen.
Add the thickness of your mattress.
30 x 54 lap blanket.
Mattress top sizes without drape.
Free pattern this free crochet blanket pattern uses the seedling stitch a variation of the basketweave stitch only with a more delicate texture.
48 x 72 twin bed.
60 x 78 queen bed.
108 inches by 100 inches.
If you will be tucking your blanket in add 5 6 extra.
Traditionally full size crochet afghan patterns measures about 50 by 65.
In order to resize that crochet blanket pattern to a large throw 52 wide use this formula.
Knit a gauge swatch.
Measure from the top of the bed to the foot of the bed.
I ve graded the pattern to include 12 different sizes including baby throw and full size blankets made easy with my video tutorial.
This is typically a roughly 6 x 6 square in the main stitch pattern you plan to use for your blanket.
The lap blanket is about 35 by 40.
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.
Standard mattress sizes.
66 inches by 90 inches double.
Small cradle 15 x 30 large cradle 18 x 33 crib blanket 28 x 52 twin 39 x 75 full double 54 x 75 queen 60 x 80 king 76 x 80 california king 72 x 84 mattress sizes with drape over sides.
42 x 48 couch throw.
24 x 24 bassinet.
This chart gives the sizes in inches and meters for the four main types of mattresses sold in most of the western world.
How blanket sizes work in crochet.
Crochet seedling blanket in 12 sizes.
16 x 36 crib.
Measure the thickness of your mattress.
Really it is up to you to decide what is best for your situation.
36 x 48 child.