Every time that I make a blanket, I have to go searching for the size that it should be. I’ve decided it might be nice to post my most often used blanket sizes here for easy reference.
I love blankets because you can almost take any stitch that you like and turn it into a beautiful blanket. This is what I did with my “Chunky Icelandic Crochet Blanket” using a stitch that had a really nice texture. In most cases you can simply make a chain as long as one side of the blanket needs to be (take into account the multiples you might need for the stitch pattern), and knit or crochet until you reach the size that you need.
When looking for the right size for blankets online, you can get overwhelmed pretty quick. I noticed that a few different sizes were listed for the same type of blanket. What this tells me is that maybe it’s not so important to be exact on sizing in some cases. However, I did find a site that I believe is really reliable and many of you may have heard of it before. It’s Project Linus, and you can see their blanket sizing HERE (this is on the East Tennessee Chapter’s website). They help to organize and donate volunteer made blankets to children and teens in need. You can read about them and how to get involved HERE. I used their sizing for the baby blanket in my chart, as they know what the hospitals prefer. If a hospital prefers it, it’s probably a good size!
You’ll also notice that I’ve included a lapghan size in the chart above. I’ve enjoyed making the lapghans over the last year. This size is great for toddlers as well as a great size for people in wheelchairs
I hope this chart will be helpful as you create your own blankets! What size blankets do you like to make?
I am going to try your beautiful chunky blanket! Thank you for posting it!!
You’re welcome Suzie! I hope you’re happy with it as you make it!
I’ve made several of these blankets but I used yarn for a baby blanket with muti-colors. I make them a little larger than a regular sized baby blanket so they can be used longer. I’m currerntly making one in shades of denim with 4 ply worsted weight yarn for me.
Love this but I’m new to crocheting and like to know the number in the foundation row for each size. Thanks so much.
Hi Jessica,
I’m just about to start this gorgeous Icelandic afghan! I purchased 9 skeins of Lion Brand Thick ‘n Quick at Michael’s – they had a sale – buy 2 get one free! So I opted for the Oatmeal color. I love the way the stitch looks: nice and dense, that’s what I like. And the yarn has wool in it which I prefer – I’ve done a swatch and it’s a dream to crochet with, very soft, and so very relaxing! I’ll post a picture of it when I’m done. Thanks for the pattern!
Hi Mary! I’m so glad that you are liking it. I bet it is GORGEOUS in the oatmeal color! I can’t wait to see it all finished up!!
How big are you making it? Wha size hook are you using?
Thx
Thank you so much <3 I will make a baby blanket for my soon to be born niece 🙂
Love from Norway
Hi Unn! I’m so glad this can help you out for your blanket. Congrats on your new niece. Love hearing from you all the way from Norway!
I am new to crochet and I plan to make the chunky blanket in the twin size which is 89×94 so would my foundation be long to meat 89inches
Hi Rosalind- I would make the chain(using an even amount of stitches) the length or width of the blanket you want, which is the twin bed size. Then crochet as the pattern says until you reach the length desired. If you want to be even more precise you could do a small swatch with an even stitch count and then multiply the amount of chain stitches you made times how many times larger it would need to be to make your blanket. Hope this helps! Our gauges can be a little different, so hope this helps!
Great pattern,.Hook size depends on how tight or loose you work.Tis not an exact science.Enjoy the task at hand.
I want to make this for a friend but in size 48×60. Now I’ve never made anything from a pattern before so need help. If I’m using 18sts-4# with 191 yards per skeins. How many skeins do I need to buy for the size I want? Thanks for your help and time! Laura
Thank you for this beautiful pattern! I am new to crotchet and want to know if I want to make a full sz blanket how many chains would be in my foundation chain? Thank you for your help. Warm Regards, Carol
Thank you for this beautiful pattern! I am new to crotchet and want to know if I want to make a full sz blanket how many chains would be in my foundation chain? Thank you for your help. Warm Regards, Carol
Want to make 60×60 but no idea of crachet hook size and how much of this beautiful cream white yarn. Is it washable!
Thank you