Blanket Size Calculator

Question 1

How big should a throw blanket be?

Accepted Answer

A standard throw blanket is 50×60 inches (127×152cm). It’s the most popular size for sofa blankets. Our calculator includes 12 standard sizes from lovey (12×12") to California king (104×104").

Question 2

How many chains do I need for a throw blanket?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your yarn weight and gauge. With worsted yarn at 4 stitches per inch, a 50-inch throw needs about 200 chains. Enter your exact gauge into our calculator for a precise number with stitch multiple rounding.

Question 3

How much yarn do I need for a baby blanket?

Accepted Answer

A baby/crib blanket (36×52") typically needs 900–1,400 yards of worsted weight yarn, or about 4–6 skeins. The exact amount depends on your stitch pattern and gauge.

Question 4

What is pillow tuck?

Accepted Answer

Pillow tuck adds extra length (about 20 inches) to the top of a bed blanket so it can fold over the pillows for a finished look. Toggle it on in our calculator for bed-sized blankets.

Question 5

How do I calculate overhang for a bed blanket?

Accepted Answer

Overhang is how far the blanket drapes over the sides of the mattress. Typical overhang is 10–15 inches. Our calculator adds this to both sides and the foot of the bed automatically.

Question 6

How many skeins do I need?

Accepted Answer

Enter your skein yardage (found on the label) and our calculator divides total yardage by skein yardage, rounding up. We include a 10% buffer for swatching and joining.

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