Measurement Tables for Bedspreads, Afghans and Shawls

This table outlines some standard sizes for bedspreads etc and also tells you how many blocks you’ll need if you decide to make it piece by piece rather than all in one.

Bedspreads

Item	Standard Size Mattress	Finished Item Size	Blocks	Total Blocks Needed (Based on a 6 in (15.24 cm) block)
Cot/Crib	23 x 46 in (58.42 x 116.84 cm)	with 6in (15.24 cm) overhang allowance on 3 sides 36 x 54 in (91.44 x 137.16cm)	6 x 9	54
Pushchair/Buggy	No Standard Size	with 6in (15.24 cm) overhang allowance on 3 sides 42 x 60 in (106.68 x 152.4 cm)	7-10 square	49-100
Single Bed	39 x 75 in (99.06 x 190.5 cm)	with 6in (15.24 cm) overhang allowance on 3 sides 54 x 84 in (137.16 x 213.36 cm)	9 x 14	126
Double Size Bed	54 x 75 in (137.16 x 190.5 cm)	with 6in (15.24 cm) overhang allowance on 3 sides 66 x 84 in (167.64 x 213.36 cm)	11 x 14	154
Queen Size Bed	60 x 80 in (152.4 x 203.2 cm)	with 6in (15.24 cm) overhang allowance on 3 sides 72 x 90 in (128.88 x 228.6 cm)	12 x 15	180
King Size Bed	76 x 80 in 193.04 x 203.2 cm)	with 6in (15.24 cm) overhang allowance on 3 sides 90 x 90 in (228.6 x 228.6 cm)	15 x 15	225

This table outlines even more standard sizes for afghans, lapghans, throws and baby blankets. As you can see each item has several different sizes to choose from (which is a great excuse to buy more yarn and experiment with different sizes, stitch patterns and hooks!).

Afghans, Lapghans, Throws and Baby Blankets

Item	Finished Item Sizes
Afghans	39 x 60 in 40 x 56-60 in 43 x 60 in 45 x 65 in 48 x 60 in 46 x 68 in 50 x 64 in (99.06 x 152.4 cm 101.6 x 142.24 - 152.4 cm 109.22 x 152.4cm 114.3 x 165.1 cm 121.92 x 152.4 cm 116.84 x 172.72 cm 127 x 162.56 cm)
Lapghans	27 x 34-36 in 30 x 30 in 37 x 50 in 45 x 45 in (68.58 x 86.36 - 91.44 cm 76.2 x 76.2 cm 93.98 x 127 cm 114.3 x 114.3 cm)
Throws	27 x 34-36 in 30 x 30 in 37 x 50 in 45 x 45 in (68.58 x 86.36 - 91.44 cm 76.2 x 76.2 cm 93.98 x 127 cm 114.3 x 114.3 cm)
Baby Blankets	25 x 32 in 32 x 36 in 32 x 40 in (63.5 x 81.28 cm 81.28 x 91.44 cm 81.28 x 101.6 cm)
Cot/Crib Blankets	36 x 54 in 40 x 60 in (91.44 x 137.16 cm 101.6 x 152.4 cm)

This table will be useful when planning your next scarf, shawl, wrap or stole.

Scarves, Shawls, Stoles, and Wraps

Item	Finished Item Size
Winter Scarves	Adult: 7-9 in wide by 58-72 in long Child: 6-7in wide by 45-50in long (Adult: 17.18 - 22.86 cm wide by 147.32 - 182.88 cm long Child: 15.24 - 17.78 cm wide by 114.3 - 127cm long)
Fashion Scarves	3-6 in wide (7.62 - 15.24 cm wide)
Bandanas and Neckerchiefs	22 x 22 in (55.88 x 55.88 cm)
Triangular Shawls	62-80 in across, 32-40 in down to point (157.48 - 203.2 cm across, 81.28 - 101.6 cm down to point)
Stoles, Shawls & Wraps	20 in wide by 72-80 in long (50.8 cm wide by 182.88 - 203.2 cm long)