Blanket size guide
Not sure how big to make it? Here are common crochet blanket sizes, smallest to largest. Pick one as a starting point — you can set any of these (or your own custom size) in the editor.
Lovey / Security
Baby's first little comfort blanket
12″ × 12″
30 × 30 cm
Preemie
Premature babies and NICU gifts
14″ × 18″
36 × 46 cm
Receiving
Swaddling a newborn
18″ × 18″
46 × 46 cm
Stroller / Car seat
On-the-go, tucks into a stroller
22″ × 30″
56 × 76 cm
Baby
Crib naps and tummy time
30″ × 40″
76 × 102 cm
Crib
Covers a standard crib mattress
30″ × 52″
76 × 132 cm
Lapghan
Wheelchairs and cozy armchairs
36″ × 48″
91 × 122 cm
Toddler
Toddler beds and big-kid naps
42″ × 52″
107 × 132 cm
Throw
The classic couch blanket
50″ × 60″
127 × 152 cm
Twin
Covers a twin bed
66″ × 90″
168 × 229 cm
Full / Double
Covers a full / double bed
80″ × 90″
203 × 229 cm
Queen
Covers a queen bed
90″ × 100″
229 × 254 cm
King
Covers a king bed
108″ × 100″
274 × 254 cm
Dimensions are typical and approximate — sizes vary by source and personal preference. Borders, yarn, and your tension all nudge the finished size, so the editor's estimate is your best guide once you've set your gauge.
Picked a size?
Choose it in the editor under Finished Size, then watch the chart fit your blanket.