Choose a useful starting size or enter your own dimensions, then combine it with your measured gauge. Blanket names are guides, not universal standards.
stitches for 125 cm width · guide length 150 cm
| Use | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller / pram starting point | 75 cm | 100 cm |
| Lap blanket starting point | 90 cm | 120 cm |
| Throw starting point | 125 cm | 150 cm |
| Single-bed topper starting point | 150 cm | 200 cm |
| Double-bed topper starting point | 200 cm | 200 cm |
stitches or rows = measured count ÷ measured length × target dimensionAt 16 stitches per 10 cm, a 90 cm width needs about 144 stitches before repeat adjustment.
Start with use, not a name
Throw, lap blanket and bed blanket are convenient descriptions rather than fixed craft standards. Measure the intended person, chair, pram or bed where appropriate, and use a custom dimension when a starting point does not fit.
The calculator estimates the main body from your swatch. Borders are deliberately separate because different constructions add different amounts.
Plan the complete fabric
Wide blankets magnify small gauge differences and their own weight can change drape. Fit the count to the repeat, calculate the width it will actually create and allow separately for borders or modular joins.
- Swatch in the blanket stitch pattern.
- Check dimensions as the fabric grows.
- Use project-specific safety guidance where applicable; this planner addresses dimensions only.
How to use this page
- Select a guide size or enter custom dimensions.
- Enter the gauge from your chosen stitch pattern.
- Fit the resulting count to the repeat and border design.
What to check before you rely on the result
- Bed, lap and baby blanket preferences vary by household and region.
- Borders can add finished width and length after the main body is complete.