A handy reference from information collected over the years from the internet, various publications, patterns, first hand knowledge, etc.
The sizes given are intended to just cover the top of the intended item or recipient, plus a couple of inches extra. You'll need to make it larger be adding extra squares on three of the four sides, or go up a size, to allow extra for hanging over the side, tucking in, etc.
I've also added a quick reference for the number of knitted or crocheted squares in the most common sizes for each size afghan. Where the number of squares does not work out exactly, the number given will make a slightly larger item than given under Measurements. In brackets is the arrangment of the squares, ie 48 (6x8) means that particular size takes 48 squares, and they should be assembled 6 columns across (in width) by 8 rows down (in length).
Note: The bed sizes are based on Canadian measurements. Elsewhere in the world, they may be somewhat different.
| Item and Actual Size in Inches | Afghan Measurements in Inches | Number of 6x6 in (15x15cm) Squares Needed | Number of 8x8 in (20x20cm) Squares Needed | Number of 12x12 in (30x30cm) Squares Needed |
| Preemie / Pet | 15-24 square |
9 (3x3) OR 16 (4x4) |
8 (2x2) OR 9 (3x3) |
4 (2x2) |
| Isolette (Hospital) / Large Pet | 36 square | 36 (6x6) | 25 (5x5) | 9 (3x3) |
|
Bassinet 14x33 |
16 x 36 | 18 (3x6) | 10 (2x5) | N/A |
|
Cradle 18x36 |
20 x 36 | 24 (4x6) | 15 (3x5) | 6 (2x3) |
|
Crib 27x52 |
30 x 54 | 45 (5x9) | 28 (4x7) | 15 (3x5) |
| Toddler / Lapghan (Wheelchair) | 36 x 48 | 48 (6x8) | 30 (5x6) | 12 (3x4) |
| Child | 42 x 48 | 56 (7x8) | 36 (6x6) | 16 (4x4) |
|
Twin Bed / Adult 39x75 |
48 x 78 | 104 (8x13) | 60 (6x10) | 28 (4x7) |
|
Long Twin Bed 39x80 |
48 x 84 | 112 (8x14) | 66 (6x11) | 28 (4x7) |
|
3/4 Size Bed 48x75 |
54 x 78 | 117 (9x13) | 70 (7x10) | 35 (5x7) |
|
Double Bed / Large Adult 54x75 |
60 x 78 | 130 (10x13) | 80 (8x10) | 35 (5x7) |
Long Double Bed 54x80 |
60 x 84 | 140 (10x14) | 88 (8x11) | 35 (5x7) |
|
Queen Bed 60x80 |
66 x 84 | 154 (11x14) | 99 (9x11) | 42 (6x7) |
|
King Bed 76x80 |
80 x 84 | 196 (14x14) | 110 (10x11) | 49 (7x7) |
This web site is made in Canada.