Blanket sizes
| Item | Size | DK (yd) | Worsted (yd) | Bulky (yd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey | 12 × 12 in 30 × 30 cm | 140 | 120 | 90 |
| Baby / stroller | 30 × 36 in 76 × 91 cm | 1,080 | 860 | 650 |
| Receiving | 36 × 36 in 91 × 91 cm | 1,300 | 1,040 | 780 |
| Crib | 36 × 48 in 91 × 122 cm | 1,730 | 1,380 | 1,040 |
| Lapghan | 36 × 48 in 91 × 122 cm | 1,730 | 1,380 | 1,040 |
| Throw | 50 × 60 in 127 × 152 cm | 3,000 | 2,400 | 1,800 |
| Twin | 66 × 90 in 168 × 229 cm | 5,940 | 4,750 | 3,560 |
| Full / double | 80 × 90 in 203 × 229 cm | 7,200 | 5,760 | 4,320 |
| Queen | 90 × 90 in 229 × 229 cm | 8,100 | 6,480 | 4,860 |
| King | 108 × 90 in 274 × 229 cm | 9,720 | 7,780 | 5,830 |
Blanket sizes are not standardised, and patterns vary by several inches either way. These are common sizes for knitted and crocheted blankets. Yardage is for plain knitting and matches the yarn calculator; for crochet, add about 30%.
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Scarf and cowl sizes
| Item | Size | DK (yd) | Worsted (yd) | Bulky (yd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child scarf | 5 × 45 in 13 × 114 cm | 220 | 180 | 140 |
| Adult scarf | 7 × 60 in 18 × 152 cm | 420 | 340 | 250 |
| Long scarf | 8 × 72 in 20 × 183 cm | 580 | 460 | 350 |
| Cowl (flat, before joining) | 24 × 10 in 61 × 25 cm | 240 | 190 | 140 |
| Infinity scarf (flat, before joining) | 60 × 10 in 152 × 25 cm | 600 | 480 | 360 |
Choosing a size
- Baby gifts: 30 × 36 in is easy to carry and fits a stroller or car seat. A receiving blanket is square, about 36 in.
- Sofa throw: 50 × 60 in covers one adult; go to 60 × 70 in for sharing.
- Bed blankets: measure the mattress and add the drop you want on each side, as for a quilt. See the quilt sizes chart.
- Short on time? Bulky yarn and a big hook or needles make a throw far faster, and need less yardage.
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Questions
How big is a baby blanket?
Most are between 30 × 36 in and 36 × 48 in. A small 30 × 36 in blanket takes about 860 yards of worsted in plain knitting.
How much yarn for a throw blanket?
A 50 × 60 in throw takes about 2,400 yards of worsted or 1,800 yards of bulky in plain knitting; crochet needs about 30% more.
How long should a scarf be?
Around 60 in for an adult scarf that wraps once around the neck, 72 in or more to wrap twice, and about 45 in for a child.