The Number One Thing

The first thing you really need to know, before you ever lay hook to yarn, is what size of a project are you making.  Okay, yes, you probably need to know what you are making, have a pattern in mind...but sometimes, sometimes, you have the yarn on hand cause you found it on sale, or in your stash, and just know, deep inside yourself, that you want to make "SOMETHING".  That's where measurements can come in pretty handy. 

Here's my collection of measurements to help you out with planning your next project:

Aghan / Blanket Sizes in Inches

• Preemie Afghan / Pet Blanket 15 to 24 inches square
• Isolette (Hospital) Aghan / Large Pet Blanket 36 inches square
• Bassinet Afghan 16"x36"
• Cradle Afghan 20"x36"
• Crib Afghan 30"x54"
• Toddler Afghan / Lapghan (Weelchair Bound) 36"x48"
• Child Afghan 42"x48"
• Twin Bed / Adult Sized Afghan 48"x78"
• Long Twin Bed Afghan(College Dorms) 48"x84"
• Double Bed / Large Adult Afghan 60"x78"
• Queen Bed Afghan 66"x84"
• King Size bed Afghan 80"x84"

Estimated Yardages for Some Projects

• Hat = Superfine Yarn - 300 to 375 yards.  Medium Yarn - 150 to 250 yards. Super Bulky Yarn - 75 to 125 yards.
• Scarf = Superfine Yarn - 350 yards.  Medium Yarn - 200 yards.  Super Bulky Yarn - 125 yards.
• Adult Sweater = Superfine Yarn - 1,500 to 3,200 yards.  Medium Yarn - 800 to 1,500 yards.  Super Bulky Yarn - 400 to 800 yards.