How many chains for a lapghan (lap blanket)
A lapghan (lap blanket) is 36 × 48 in (91 × 122 cm). In worsted yarn at a typical 12.5 single crochets per 4 in that is 113 stitches across: chain 114 for single crochet.
Your own gauge decides the real count: measure your swatch and use the blanket calculator for an exact chain.
Starting chain for a lapghan (lap blanket), crochet
Starting chain for a lapghan (lap blanket), crochet| Weight | sc / 4 in | Stitches | Chain (sc) | Chain (hdc) | Chain (dc) |
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| 1 Super Fine | 26.5 | 239 | 240 | 241 | 242 |
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| 2 Fine | 18 | 162 | 163 | 164 | 165 |
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| 3 Light | 14.5 | 131 | 132 | 133 | 134 |
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| 4 Medium | 12.5 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 |
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| 5 Bulky | 9.5 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 |
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| 6 Super Bulky | 8 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 |
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| 7 Jumbo | 6 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 |
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Cast-on for a lapghan (lap blanket), knitting
Cast-on for a lapghan (lap blanket), knitting| Weight | sts / 4 in | Cast on |
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| 1 Super Fine | 29.5 | 266 |
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| 2 Fine | 24.5 | 221 |
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| 3 Light | 22.5 | 203 |
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| 4 Medium | 18 | 162 |
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| 5 Bulky | 13.5 | 122 |
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| 6 Super Bulky | 9 | 81 |
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| 7 Jumbo | 6 | 54 |
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Before you chain
Foundation chains tend to be tight and pull the edge in: chain with a hook one size up, or use a foundation single crochet row.
Check the width after a few rows: if it’s off by more than an inch, it’s cheaper to start over now than at the end.
Gauges are the middle of the Craft Yarn Council range for each yarn weight. Chains include the turning chain (1 for sc, 2 for hdc, 3 for dc), which here doesn’t count as a stitch. Blanket sizes are common sizes, not an official standard.
Starting chains for other blankets
Frequently asked questions
How many chains do I need for a lapghan (lap blanket)?
A lapghan (lap blanket) is 36 × 48 in (91 × 122 cm). In worsted yarn at a typical 12.5 single crochets per 4 in that is 113 stitches across: chain 114 for single crochet.
Does the turning chain count as a stitch?
Patterns differ. This calculator doesn’t count it: chain the stitches you want plus 1 for single crochet, 2 for half double or 3 for double crochet, and work the first stitch into the next chain.
How big is a lapghan (lap blanket)?
A common size for a lapghan (lap blanket) is 36 × 48 in. There is no official standard, so measure the bed or the person it’s for.