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Crochet blanket sizes chart (inches and cm)
Standard crochet blanket sizes range from a 10 × 10 inch lovey to a 108 × 100 inch king. The most common sizes are a 40 × 40 inch receiving blanket, a 45 × 60 inch crib blanket, a 50 × 60 inch throw, a 66 × 90 inch twin and a 90 × 100 inch queen blanket.
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| Blanket | Width × length (in) | Width × length (cm) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey | 10 × 10 | 25 × 25 | Comfort square for babies |
| Security | 14 × 17 | 36 × 43 | Small comfort blanket |
| Preemie | 18 × 24 | 46 × 61 | NICU and preemie donations |
| Stroller / car seat | 30 × 35 | 76 × 89 | Covers a baby in a stroller or car seat |
| Lapghan | 36 × 48 | 91 × 122 | Lap blanket for sitting |
| Receiving | 40 × 40 | 102 × 102 | Swaddling and tummy time |
| Toddler | 42 × 52 | 107 × 132 | Toddler bed or nap mat |
| Crib | 45 × 60 | 114 × 152 | Standard crib |
| Throw | 50 × 60 | 127 × 152 | Sofa throw |
| Twin | 66 × 90 | 168 × 229 | Twin bed |
| Full / double | 80 × 90 | 203 × 229 | Full bed |
| Queen | 90 × 100 | 229 × 254 | Queen bed |
| King | 108 × 100 | 274 × 254 | King bed |
What size is a crochet throw blanket?
A crochet throw blanket is usually 50 × 60 inches (127 × 152 cm). That size covers one adult sitting on a sofa and folds neatly over the back of a couch.
Many designers make throws anywhere from 48 × 60 to 60 × 72 inches, so check the finished size in your pattern before buying yarn.
What size should a crochet baby blanket be?
A crochet baby blanket is usually 30 × 35 inches for a stroller or car seat, 40 × 40 inches for a receiving blanket, or 45 × 60 inches for a crib.
Smaller sizes are faster to finish and easier to wash. Avoid long fringe, loose chains or large holes in blankets for young babies.
How do you make a blanket a specific size?
Make a blanket a specific size by crocheting a gauge swatch, measuring stitches and rows per 4 inches, and multiplying by the target width and length.
- Crochet a swatch at least 6 × 6 inches (15 × 15 cm) in the blanket stitch.
- Count the stitches and rows across the central 4 inches (10 cm).
- Divide the stitch count by 4 to get stitches per inch.
- Multiply stitches per inch by the target width — for example 3.5 × 50 = 175 stitches.
- Adjust the starting chain to fit any stitch multiple the pattern requires.
Source and method: Sizes follow common industry conventions used by yarn companies and the Craft Yarn Council. Centimeters are converted at 2.54 cm per inch and rounded to the nearest whole centimeter. Bed blankets are sized to cover the mattress top with modest drop; add length for a deeper overhang.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular crochet blanket size?
The throw, at about 50 × 60 inches, is the most commonly made crochet blanket size because it suits sofas, gifts and most yarn budgets.
How big is a queen size crochet blanket?
A queen size crochet blanket is about 90 × 100 inches (229 × 254 cm), which covers the mattress top with a modest drop on each side.
Does a border change the blanket size?
Yes. A border adds its width to every edge, so a 2 inch border adds 4 inches to both the width and the length of the finished blanket.