Crochet Blanket Sizes: Chart and Calculator
Standard crochet blanket sizes from a 16 in lovey to a 108 × 100 in king, in inches and centimetres, with stitch counts and yarn for each. Then work out the foundation chain for any size, or the finished size of a chart you already have.
Crochet blanket size chart
| Blanket | Size | Approx. stitches (W × L) | Worsted yarn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey / security | 16 × 16 in41 × 41 cm | 65 × 65 | ~510 m3 skeins of 180 m |
| Stroller / car seat | 30 × 35 in76 × 89 cm | 122 × 142 | ~2,080 m12 skeins of 180 m |
| Baby (receiving) | 30 × 40 in76 × 102 cm | 122 × 163 | ~2,390 m14 skeins of 180 m |
| Baby (crib) | 36 × 52 in91 × 132 cm | 146 × 211 | ~3,700 m21 skeins of 180 m |
| Lapghan | 36 × 48 in91 × 122 cm | 146 × 195 | ~3,420 m19 skeins of 180 m |
| Toddler | 42 × 52 in107 × 132 cm | 171 × 211 | ~4,330 m25 skeins of 180 m |
| Throw | 50 × 60 in127 × 152 cm | 203 × 244 | ~5,940 m33 skeins of 180 m |
| Twin | 65 × 90 in165 × 229 cm | 264 × 366 | ~11,590 m65 skeins of 180 m |
| Full / double | 80 × 90 in203 × 229 cm | 325 × 366 | ~14,270 m80 skeins of 180 m |
| Queen | 90 × 100 in229 × 254 cm | 366 × 406 | ~17,830 m100 skeins of 180 m |
| King | 108 × 100 in274 × 254 cm | 439 × 406 | ~21,390 m119 skeins of 180 m |
Stitches and yarn assume worsted weight in single crochet at about 16 stitches per 10 cm and ~12 cm of yarn per stitch. Half double crochet uses about 25% more yarn, double crochet about 50% more, C2C about 20 cm per tile. Add 10–15% for the border and dye-lot safety.
How Many Stitches for a Blanket Size
Pick a standard blanket size (or type your own) and enter your swatch gauge to get the stitches across, the number of rows, and the foundation chain to start with.
Formula: stitches = width (cm) × stitches per 10 cm ÷ 10; rows = length (cm) × rows per 10 cm ÷ 10; chain = stitches + turning chain
Results
Foundation Chain
204
203 stitches + 1 turning chain
- Stitches Across
- 203
- Rows
- 274
- Finished Size
- 50" × 60" (127 × 152.4 cm)
- Total Stitches
- 55,622
The turning chain is added on top of the stitch count (sc +1, hdc +2, dc +3), the way most modern patterns work. Measure gauge on a washed swatch at least 15 cm wide.
Crochet Blanket Size Calculator
Convert crochet stitch and row counts into a real blanket size using your actual gauge. Useful for graphghans, tapestry crochet blankets, baby blankets, and throw-sized colorwork projects.
Formula: blanket width = stitches ÷ stitch gauge; blanket height = rows ÷ row gauge
Results
Finished Size
112.5 × 122.2 cm
- Finished Size (inches)
- 44.3" × 48.1"
- Closest Blanket Type
- Lap blanket
- Total Stitches
- 39,600
Crochet height and width do not grow at the same rate. Always use your real swatch gauge if the finished size matters.
Turn a photo into a real pattern
Once the blanket size looks right, generate the actual crochet chart and start planning the colorwork.
Open Crochet GeneratorBlanket sizes by bed: mattress, coverlet and bedspread
For a blanket that covers a bed, start from the mattress, not from a generic size name. Add the drop you want on each side and at the foot.
| Bed | Mattress | Coverlet, 12 in drop | Bedspread, ~21 in drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38 × 75 in | 62 × 87 in157 × 221 cm | 80 × 96 in203 × 244 cm |
| Twin XL | 38 × 80 in | 62 × 92 in157 × 234 cm | 80 × 101 in203 × 257 cm |
| Full / double | 54 × 75 in | 78 × 87 in198 × 221 cm | 96 × 96 in244 × 244 cm |
| Queen | 60 × 80 in | 84 × 92 in213 × 234 cm | 102 × 101 in259 × 257 cm |
| King | 76 × 80 in | 100 × 92 in254 × 234 cm | 118 × 101 in300 × 257 cm |
| California king | 72 × 84 in | 96 × 96 in244 × 244 cm | 114 × 105 in290 × 267 cm |
Drop is added to both sides and the foot only; add about 10 in to the length if the blanket should tuck over the pillows. Mattress depths vary from 8 to 16 in, so measure yours before choosing the drop.
Why a Crochet Blanket Size Calculator Matters
Crochet blankets can get too big, too small, or just awkwardly shaped faster than people expect. A blanket that looks manageable in stitch counts can turn into a much wider or longer project once you factor in your actual gauge.
This tool helps you convert rows and stitches into real blanket dimensions before buying yarn, choosing a gift size, or generating a large chart-based project. That is especially helpful for graphghans, tapestry crochet, and any blanket made from a picture or chart.
It also helps when comparing baby blanket, lap blanket, and throw blanket targets. Instead of guessing, you can see whether the planned stitch count actually lands in the size range you want.
Building the blanket from squares instead of rows? The granny square calculator turns any size from the chart above into a square count and layout, and the crochet yarn calculator refines the yarn total for your stitch and skein length.
How to Use It Before Making a Graphghan
Start with a swatch. Enter the stitch gauge and row gauge from your real yarn and hook, not the label. Then plug in the planned stitch width and row height from your chart or idea.
If the result is too large, reduce the chart width and height or use a tighter gauge. If it is too small, increase the stitch count before you generate the final blanket chart. That saves a lot of rework later.
Crochet Blanket Size Calculator FAQ
Because crochet width and height grow differently. A blanket can hit the right width but still end up much too short or too long if row gauge is ignored.
Yes. It is especially useful for chart-based blankets where you already know the stitch width and row height, but need to see the real finished size before starting.
Use your swatch whenever possible. Hook size, yarn brand, and personal tension all change finished dimensions enough to matter on a blanket.
In single crochet with worsted-weight yarn at a typical 16 stitches per 10 cm, a 50 × 60 inch throw takes roughly 5,940 m of yarn — about 33 skeins of 180 m. Double crochet uses around 50% more per stitch but fewer stitches overall; run your real gauge in the calculator.
A 30 × 40 inch receiving blanket needs roughly 2,400 m of worsted yarn (about 14 skeins of 180 m), and a 36 × 52 inch crib blanket about 3,700 m (about 21 skeins), assuming single crochet. Add 10–15% for a border and dye-lot safety.
The standard throw is 50 × 60 inches (127 × 152 cm). A lapghan is smaller at about 36 × 48 inches, and anything meant to cover a bed starts at twin size, 65 × 90 inches.
Width in stitches = target width in centimeters × your stitches per centimeter. At a common worsted gauge of 16 stitches per 10 cm, a 50-inch-wide throw is about 203 stitches across and a queen blanket about 366 — the quick-reference table on this page lists all standard sizes.
Related Tools and Pages
Crochet Yarn Calculator
Estimate yarn and skeins once the blanket size and stitch count look realistic.
How to Add a Border to a Crochet Blanket
Step-by-step guide to adding a single crochet, double crochet, or shell border to any blanket.
Crochet Pattern Generator
Generate the actual crochet chart once you know the blanket size is practical.
Granny Square Calculator
Turn a blanket size into a number of granny squares.