This chart gives the sizes in inches and meters for the four main types of mattresses sold in most of the western world.
Standard blanket sizes crochet.
Mattress top sizes without drape.
Standard mattress sizes.
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.
42 x 48 couch throw.
16 x 36 crib.
If you will be tucking your blanket in add 5 6 extra.
60 x 78 queen bed.
The lap blanket is about 35 by 40.
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.
Afghan lap blanket and baby blanket.
There are three basic sizes for crochet blankets.
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.
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.
Original chain original width sts inch round to the nearest whole number.
Measure the thickness of your mattress.
30 x 54 lap blanket.
108 inches by 100 inches.
Knit a gauge swatch.
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.
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.
This is typically a roughly 6 x 6 square in the main stitch pattern you plan to use for your blanket.
How blanket sizes work in crochet.
I ve graded the pattern to include 12 different sizes including baby throw and full size blankets made easy with my video tutorial.
48 x 78 full bed.
In order to resize that crochet blanket pattern to a large throw 52 wide use this formula.
24 x 24 bassinet.
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.
80 inches by 90 inches queen.
90 inches by 100 inches king.
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.
66 inches by 90 inches double.
Add the thickness of your mattress.
Crib 36 x 54 twin 69 x 90.
Keep in mind these blankets sizes are approximate and do not need to be followed to the exact measurement.
Crochet seedling blanket in 12 sizes.
Traditionally full size crochet afghan patterns measures about 50 by 65.
Really it is up to you to decide what is best for your situation.
48 x 72 twin bed.