You can make a knit or crochet blanket in any size you desire. Although we make most blankets square or rectangular, you can even change the shape if you'd like. But if you're looking for the most common knit and crochet blanket sizes, you're in luck. We've created a chart to show you the top eleven blanket sizes, from tiny knit loveys to crochet blankets for king-sized beds.

Top 11 Most Common Knit and Crochet Blanket Sizes

Here's our handy chart for the top 11 most common knit and crochet blanket sizes in both inches and centimeters:

What Size Are Knit and Crochet Baby Blankets?

Four of these knit and crochet blanket sizes are designed specifically for babies. The smallest size is the lovey, which is ten inches square. The biggest baby blanket size is the receiving blanket, which is 40″ square. This is the most common size for a baby blanket. Therefore, if you want to crochet a baby blanket of your own design, you might want to aim for a 40″ square blanket size.

Best Crochet Baby Blankets for Gifting

Some of my crochet blanket designs that are approximately 40″ square, perfect for making baby blanket gifts, include:

• Go to Baby Shower Blanket
• Cuddles Baby Blanket
• Feather Stitch Blanket
• Confetti Dots Crochet Blanket, Baby Size
• Mosaic Diamonds, which is a little bit longer for a slightly more rectangular shape

What Size are Knit and Crochet Blankets for Kids?

The 40″ square blanket works for young kids as well. However, you might want to make a slightly larger blanket for toddlers and children. The most common knit and crochet blanket sizes for toddlers are 42″ x 52″ for a basic blanket and 45″ x 60″ if you're looking for a crib blanket. As you can see, both are rectangular, but the crib blanket is longer.

A throw is a good-sized blanket for children, and it can double as a lapghan for teens and adults. The best knit and crochet blanket size for throws is 52″ x 60″. This is a rectangular blanket.

If you want to make a square blanket for a child, a really good size is 54″ square, which I used when designing my Byars Baby Blanket.

Common Blanket Sizes for Beds

Do you want to knit or crochet a blanket for each bed in your home? These are the four most common bed blanket sizes:

• 66″ x 90″ for twin bed blankets
• 90″ x 108″ for full-size bed blankets
• 96″ x 108″ for queen-size blankets
• 108″ square for king-size blankets

As you can see, most beds, other than twin beds, are 108″ long. That's a great thing to remember when planning a handmade blanket.

Although not listed on our chart, some people have California King beds. These beds are not quite as wide as king-size beds. If you want to make a blanket for these beds, you should plan on 104″ x 108″. Of course, a regular king-sized blanket will also fit on these beds. It'll just hang off more on two sides than usual.

You Can Make Your Own Knit and Crochet Blanket Sizes

Do remember that these are just guidelines. You don't have to follow them if a design you're playing with looks better in slightly different sizes.

For example, when I created my Inishmore Crochet Cable Blanket Pattern, I designed it for two sizes. The throw blanket sticks to the recommended dimensions: 52″ x 60″. However, I went with 32″ x 34″ for the baby blanket. That's a couple of inches longer on one side and shorter on the other than the usual knit and crochet baby blanket sizes, but it works really well for the design and its edging. So, don't be afraid to adapt, using these guidelines as a starting point for making a blanket the right size.

Similarly, my Confetti Dots Blanket is designed at approximately 40″ square for babies, which is the usual size for a receiving blanket. However, the two larger sizes are a bit different from these norms: 40.” x 78.5″ for a throw and 49.5″ x 67.9″ for a regular blanket. Sometimes your motif sizes change the best size for the larger blanket.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size should I make a baby blanket for a gift?

So the most common size for a baby blanket is 40 inches square… that's the classic receiving blanket size and it's what most people expect when they get a handmade baby gift. If you want something smaller and quicker, a lovey at 10 inches square is adorable for little ones to snuggle. But if you're making a gift and you're not sure… go with the 40 inch square. It's the safe bet and it always gets used.

How much yarn do I need for a throw blanket?

Honestly, it depends on your yarn weight, your gauge, and your stitch pattern. A standard throw is about 52 by 60 inches… so that's a good chunk of yarn! For worsted weight, you're probably looking at somewhere around 1,500 to 2,500 yards depending on whether you're doing a dense stitch or something more open like lace. My best advice? Check the pattern you're using for yardage, and always buy an extra skein. Running out of yarn at the very end is the worst feeling.

What's the difference between a throw and a lapghan?

Great question! They're actually really similar in size. A throw is typically around 52 by 60 inches and it's meant to drape over a couch or wrap around your shoulders. A lapghan is usually a little smaller… think of it as a blanket that covers your lap while you're sitting. There's no strict rule here though… if it keeps you cozy on the couch, it's doing its job!

Can I make a blanket any size I want or do I have to follow standard sizes?

You can absolutely make it whatever size you want! The sizes in this post are guidelines… not rules. I design blankets in non-standard sizes all the time when the stitch pattern calls for it. My Inishmore Crochet Cable Blanket baby size is 32 by 34 inches instead of the usual 40 inch square because it just worked better with the edging. So use the chart as a starting point and then adjust to fit your project and your vision.

How big is a king-size knit or crochet blanket?

A king-size blanket is 108 inches square… so yes, it's a BIG commitment! If you have a California King, you'd want about 104 by 108 inches, but honestly a regular king blanket will work on a Cal King too… it'll just hang over a bit more on the sides. Fair warning though… a king-size handmade blanket is a labor of love. It's going to take a while. But when it's done? There's nothing more satisfying than climbing under something you made with your own hands.