How Big To Make Your Blanket? : How many chains will you need? : CROCHET BASICS

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[@CrochetWithTiffany]

In this video I show you everything you need to know about making sure your blanket meets required dimensions and how to measure your blanket project. 😊SUBSCRIBE so you can stay up to date with all my new videos kzbin.info/door/tb80P7saiNRY126C_BGA4Q?view_as=subscriber 📊Charts: pattern-paradise.com/2018/03/29/blanket-size-chart-from-lovey-to-king-sizes/ www.acrochetedsimplicity.com/standard-blanket-sizes/

[@texanasimmons1761]

Wow Tiffany! This answered all my questions about how to determine how long to make my foundation chain. Ive crocheted for years and never knew this info. Thanks Tiffany!

[@anitaashley8946]

Very helpful info, especially for new blanket-makers. I’m making 7 bed-size blankets of various sizes, for grandkids Christmas gifts. Most are grown with one baby blanket for my first great grandchild. I’ve already made her about 12-15 baby blankets and she’s only 5 months old. Lol. I’m getting older and want to leave all my grandkids something that I’ve made that will last for years to come. I love your channel. Great instruction video!!!

[@kristenwakefiej3137]

This tutorial gave me the building blocks to making a pixel art crochet blanket! Now I know how to find the numbers to convert my grid paper into # of single crochets per square!

[@idareandevers9211]

Tiffany I want to thank you for understanding direction and how I had to understand for myself where to do it to get better understanding what were being demonstration. Thanks

[@sallymerrinan29]

Thank you. I really appreciate how thorough your instructions are and how pleasant you are. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@VanessaRichards-y6y]

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. Some of the information you said about the blanket I have been doing it all along. Other data like dimension and you do not want to subtract but add to the blanket is new to me. Thanks again.

[@MaryGenX]

Very helpful, thanks so much!

[@vinayakulkarni8667]

Hey Tiffany!! Thank you for the video.... This comes right on time before I start my first blanket. I am a crochet newbie and your videos and tutorials have been a blessing for me. Hope to share my work with you soon!! 😊

[@dragonkat1868]

Thank you Tiffany, figuring out how to size blankets isn't as difficult as I thought. Who knew lol. I'm very new to your channel, this is the second video I've watched. The first was the grinch scarf.

[@the.adaeze11]

Thank you so much for this video. I was able to take notes and I can wait to see how beautiful it turns out.

[@kathleenbroudrick2747]

Thank you so much. I usually chain and lay it on bed to measure. 😆

[@juttakasapis6408]

😆 me too

[@kymknight5153]

Me too. 😊

[@patriciajackson3883]

Me also 😂

[@lauradurham1259]

Don't you need to know how many stitches for that pattern?

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

Girl you are just so beautiful!😍 You seem like you would be a great teacher for smaller children. You just that certain something about your personality that makes me think "teacher" every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks for this video. I've been looking into different blanket sizes so the charts really help. The "receiving blanket" sizing throws me off because when I automatically think of the thin flannel like receiving blankets from the hospital. And those definitely aren't 40'x40' . 🤣 Just the name gets me twisted. Just me being weird. Thanks again Tiffany. I live your channel, your personality, and your spirit! 💗💗💗

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

🥰🥰🥰. I appreciate you so much Anonymous Amy! Thank you so much for watching my videos and crocheting with me! 😊❤️🧶👍🏻

[@sharonmccollum9225]

New to your channel. Loving what I've seen thus far.

[@patmax238]

Fabulous charts, thank you 😊

[@ayshab2105]

I love your yarn storage

[@sandraouaguena296]

Looking lovely in white Tiffany and the background looks awesome!!!! I’m rubbish at measuring and this video will help me in the future!!! My blankets always end up wider even though I count my foundation chain stitches!! Thank you!!

[@ritaklauda1136]

Great explanation of sizing! I’ve taken screenshots of the dimensions for quick reference... thank you!

[@lourdeschapa9389]

So good. Very informative thanks for sharing 😊

[@shirleyspring4905]

Thanks Tiffany. Very helpful info.

[@deedeeodonnell696]

This is very helpful!! Thank you for sharing this!🐰🐰

[@pjscelfo916]

Thank you so much for the tip. My foundation row is my nemesis. If I can do a foundation single crochet row instead of a chain, I will because I always am too short or too wide.

[@jancyewinter7015]

Great explanation. I have subscribed. Love that you reply.

[@TheRobbinsNest637]

Thanks for the informative video and the links to the charts Tiffany! 💜

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi The Robbins' Nest! You are most welcome! 😊🧡🧶

[@50wipscrochetlife13]

Tiffany thank you for the much needed information oh no my blanket maybe sized wrong already frogged it 6 times I'm on # 7 try again due to not big anuff,textures,patterns like and dislikes so. Far like this one so far so lets see I've been measuring so wrong 😯😶

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

ugh, I hate having to frog a project. You must be determined if you're on your 7th try. I'm so glad this information was helpful! Thanks for the request.

[@ginettehazard2929]

I’ve frogged so many projects. Glad I’m in good company. 😊

[@carolgallaher7685]

Thank you so much for sharing! Very helpful information! 😉👍🏼 Big yarny hugs! 🤗

[@bobbiedietrich6877]

Needing the stitch count for a king split mattress which is 2 twin xl.without drape wanting a drape 76x84. Doing a ripple in double crochet. 3-4 color I've counted 375 stitches .for a drape but needing the stitches for the concheve.. ty.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I wish I could help! There are still so many variables that I cannot account for. I actually shared my whole special trick on how I figure out how many stitches, rows and yarn amount you will need for any rectangular blanket project in my swatch series. I encourage you to watch it! It will make you feel like you have a super power in crochet! CLICK HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWGrpJ2me9hmqMUsi=i3AAw8GYPLqUjklE

[@llern3]

Great information.

[@camper14]

Thanks for the information, this video was great.

[@barbodonnell6826]

Great information! Thank you!

[@sharond8179]

Thank you so much for this video, so very helpful 😊

[@marymcmillan3097]

Love your videos they have helped me learn to crotchet. Where do you buy all of your yarn?

[@judylake8464]

A great tip! Thank you.

[@sharonkibritton]

Love that blanket behind you in the blues pink and yellow trim what stitch is that? Can you do a video on that one?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Sharon! Ah, I think you are looking at my Rainbow Blanket with the Camel Stitch border. Check these tutorials out and let me know if I got it right. 😊🧡🧶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjFZ5Z8atCsbJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbXpIehaZadpNE

[@PASTLEXROSE]

Hello...Um I'm an ABSOLUTE BEGINNER AT CROCHET and I want to make a Baby blanket for my Cousin..The baby is still in the womp of my Aunty..But the time the baby comes out I'll not be on that state (We live far away from each other).So, I want to give something special to my Aunt for the baby..I didn't understand any of these sizes on the chart given everywhere..Please help me and tell me what size of blanket do I need for a 6-12 month old baby?! Help me please! 🥲🤍🇧🇩

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi there. OK, So much I want to share with you as you are an absolute beginner at crochet wanting to dive into a project fast! First, be patient with yourself. If the blanket it not turning out perfect it is OK!! That comes with time and practice which it sounds like you don't have. So, remember, even if it is not perfect, it came from the heart and people love and appreciate that. Second, the size blanket you are wanting to go for is a Receiving Blanket. It's actually a pretty decent size ESPECIALLY for a 6 - 12 month old. So, lets go with that for your first blanket. Next, the stitch you use. Do NOT over complicate this by finding a pattern and jumping right in. If you are truly an ABSOLUTE BIGGINNER Crocheter and need something fast, let's go with a simple Half Double Crochet stitch in each stitch of the blanket. It's a stunning, basic stitch that many people love to use when making their blankets and I think you will be very happy with how it turns out. I wish you the best of luck. I hope this helps! For a little more help check out my Crochet Basics Playlist that might be able to help answer even more of your questions and get you on your feet with this project. CLICK HERE: kzbin.info/aero/PL6HRmAfbRXTUozLviGpviKkzlbRS4VKh3

[@kasaundragrbav6500]

I’m trying to make a 60 x 72 throw blanket with a 5 yarn using double stitch I come up with 180 stitches in the chain but when I get through the first row of double stitches it’s longer than 60 inches I’m really struggling please help? I’m using a 5 yarn. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi there! Hmm, that makes sense since you are working with a bulkier yarn. Because you are wanting to make such a large blanket project, let's try a different way of doing this so you can figure out information without having to work so much. Make a swatch. Chain enough for you to reach 10 inches wide. Then work 2 rows and see if the width changed. If the width got bigger, measure by how much, then undo your work and try again with less stitches. Remeasure after 2 rows to see if you are on track for being at 10 inches wide. Repeat until you keep a consistent width of 10 inches. Now make as many rows as you need to reach 10 inches long. Once you have a 10 inch by 10 inch square, write down on a piece of paper how many chains you made in your foundation row. How many stitches you have in each row, and how many rows you made for your whole square. Now that you know how many stitches are in 10 inches, you can figure out how many stitches you will need for 60 inches. Now that you know how many rows are in 10 inches you can figure out how many rows will be in 72 inches. I hope this helps!

[@jasmineahmed2547]

Thankyou very helpfulll

[@TRACrochetandCrafts]

Great info! Thank you

[@raelynwatson9826]

Thankyou for your sharing :)

[@stephgarrett-hookinhoosier]

Thank you!!!

[@hanhvan4489]

Hi Tiffany! when I measure my foundation chain to the length I want as you have shown and then start working my piece it will actually stretch out longer by about 5 or 6 inches. How do I adjust the stitches needed to actually achieve the length I want with the finished piece? Thank you for your help!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I have a great video series for you! I shared all of my secret tricks in finding out how many stitches/ how many rows/ and approximately how much yarn I would need for any size blanket in a square or rectangular shape. I think it will answer all of your questions. If not, just email me, I'll see if I can help. Email: [e-mail]

[@thewovenknotcrochetthehand4721]

Thanks...very helpful🙂

[@GleniseRush]

Thankyou

[@crystalpitman574]

Thank you so much

[@wandawilliams6409]

Tiffany, I want to make a ripple pattern. How can I get the correct beginning chain correct?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Wanda! Oh! I have a great video for you! Sounds like you may need a little help with the Multiple Stitch Count Requirement. Check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF6WhWlsg8-JotU

[@JenniePerkins-p7s]

Greatly appreciated your guidance, and I Was Trying to crochet ( cotton yarn) my Baby Blanket From, Going Off Course, but I Keep Scratching, My Head Because it did go off, but I noticed when I started adding the I Bubble, stitch. I had decided in advance to avoid that problem, so I decided to only have a bubble stitch pattern ( 2 rows ) at the bottom of my blanket with the middle part with only single crochets, and the top part with two rows of bubble stitches. and yes, the inevitable happen. My blanket is not straight. They’re off course.please help!!

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi @JenniePerkins-p7s! Hmm, This sounds like it could be a tension issue. Do you find you have a tight stitch or you make tight stitches? The bobble stitch needs elbow room and tight stitches around it will force the bobble to push and shove causing rippling or misshaped sides. OR, check your stitch count. Are you keeping the same number of stitches in every row? It can be so easy to just crochet and not count but that often bites us in the butt. Check those two things. If it's not those, and your sides are only slightly off, you might be able to fix the sized by blocking the project after it's completed. I hope one of these helps! You got this!

[@lauradurham1259]

Blanket stitch is multiple of 3 and skip 2. I want to make a queen blanket with this pattern. Please help Thank you

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Laura! I have the PERFECT video for you to watch! I wish I could answer this question for you but it's almost impossible because of how many variables there are. But watch this video as I break down how to figure this out for yourself, walking through each step with you. You got this! Click here: Why You Should Make A Swatch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXecoaRnidWHg6c How To Get The Numbers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2eYp42KeLKtl8k How To Take Those Numbers To Get Number Stitches, Rows, and Approximately How Much Yarn You Will Need: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYnNiodsqq2gnpo I hope this not only helps you but also empowers you! 🤗💖🧶

[@stepenweber9266]

Saving this to my Tips file!

[@jessicagreer777]

Quick question if you can help answer a question, I'm going to be making a king blanket with bernat[ (6)super chunky] 220 yards. Using the primrose stitch (+3 number in 3's) for the measurement of 76 inches width by 64 inches length. How many skeins would I need? I attempted to math it out, but still struggling unless I see how it's done I feel like I'm in the dark😅😅.going to measure number of chains for the length (with no border). I would really appreciate it. And thank you for posting this video it is very instructional, just more visual by example if that makes sense 😅. Edit: I counted it would be a 177 (counts of 3) to make it fit the width of the king I have

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Jessica! You have so much information, honestly it is best for you to figure this out for yourself for the most accurate answer. I shared all of my secrets for how I figure out all of the blanket information for my patterns in my Swatch Series. Definitely give this a peak, print out the free worksheet I created for the plug and play helping you figure out the information easier. Click Here For The Series: kzbin.info/aero/PL6HRmAfbRXTV5Kt9XjOmWPEmXBaVn5nkV. If you need me to do all the math for you, please come to my Membership Group and ask in the Community Tab. I'll work out the formula with you to help provide the answers. Members.CrochetWithTiffany.com. This is going to be a massive project. I hope you have a lot of fun making it! 😊❤️🧶

[@maribelishooked4378]

Thank you for sharing

[@nancymacdonald2395]

Thank you😘 ok your KILLING me ...sending you my notebook so you can fill it up...lmao...🤣🤣🤣🤣😘😘😘😘

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hahahahaha So awesome!!!

[@lauradurham1259]

I like the blanket stitch, a d it says it's multiple of 3. How do I figure out how many stitches? Would that be 287 single length stitches

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Great question! That all depends on a lot of variables. How thick the yarn is, the crochet hook you are using, how loose or tight your stitches are and the size of the blanket you are wanting to achieve. What I recommend is that you make a swatch. I know, not what people like to do. But it will answer your question very specifically. Make a small square using the multiple of 3 requirement, the yarn you want to use on your blanket, and the crochet hook you will plan on using. Then write down on a piece of paper how many inches wide and how many inches tall your swatch is. How many chains you had chained in that swatch, how many stitches were in each row, and how many rows you were able to make. If the pattern you are making is easier to count the number of groups across the row than the number of stitches than just count groups. Now you know how many chains it took to get that wide. How many inches wide is the blanket you want to make? Divide the number of inches wide the blanket is by the number of inches wide you swatch is. Take that number and multiply it by the number of chains you made in your swatch. That will tell you how many chains you will need to make for your blanket. If it's hard to follow what I wrote above, check out my Swatch Series here on KZbin, in my Playlists, where I break it down for you. 🤗

[@kiza308]

why not just think: the (L)ength and the the (W)idth

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I like it! Great tip! 😊❤️🧶

[@abigaillopezespinosa8573]

Can you show charts for blankets

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Abigail! The charts are actually located in the Description Section of this video! You can find the Description section by clicking on the DESCRIPTION tab under the video and scrolling down to CHARTS. You can also find the charts I link to on Pinterest.com. 😊🧡🧶

[@fandoria09]

I'm wanting to do the basket weave blanket in twin size & the pattern calls for mutiples of 8 plus 7. How do I go about getting the length to the proper base chain count?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That is a great question Tamitha! If the stitch you are worked works in a multiple that doesn’t evenly match up with a blanket dimension I recommend working past the recommended dimension by more multiple. It’s better to be slightly too big than fall short. Unless you plan on adding a blanket border to make up for those missing inches. Great question! Thanks for asking. 😊❤️🧶

[@anneshirleyduncan]

Tysm ⚘

[@idasmith3856]

How can I get the measurement chart, I like to crochet for different sizes

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

OH! Just got to Pinterest.com or Google.com and search for Blanket Sizing Chart. A bunch of free options will pop up. 🤗💖🧶

[@carolmcneely1117]

How doyou figure out how many more stictches you will need when you use a smaller hook instead of a larger hook. I am using a HDC for my stitch. BUt I also need to make it wider at the same time. when I get the length need THe rest will be croheted into a ice hockey skate that will be slipped stitche to gether to make a boot.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Oh gosh I’m not really sure how to help you there. Sounds like you are trying to create your own pattern to meet a need. There is so much to take into consideration here. Unless you are ready to start creating your own patterns I would suggest trying to find a pattern that is already created and follow it exactly. With the same crochet hook and yarn. Make a swatch! That way you can match the stitch tension of the pattern designer. I have a whole swatch series you can check out to show you how to use a swatch. I hope this helps. 😊❤️🧶

[@carolmcneely1117]

I bought a pattern and they used a huge hook, I want to use a smaller hook and make it bigger for width it is a hockey ice skate on the bottom made into a cacophony with the boot. I wish I could snapshot a picture of it. I got the pattern off of Raverly it is called Hockey Skate blanket by Chrissy

[@1bluechild]

I’m using the 2c2 stitch, so how many cakes of mandala ombré rows to crochet to a full size blanket?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I would measure how much yarn was in one square and then figure out how many squares are in the blanket you are making. Multiply the amount of yarn in one square by how many squares and you will get how much yarn you will need for the whole blanket. 😊❤️🧶

[@shoffiesshoff9631]

What if I am doing a rectangular center out blanket. How do I know how many chains to begin with for a twin size blanket?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That is a great question Shoffies! A blanket worked from the inside out has a different way for us to tackle meeting blanket dimension. How I would tackle a 40 inch wide by 60 inch long blanket worked from the inside middle outward. Really, depending on how I want the pattern of the blanket to show up I will start with an inside that is anywhere from 50 chains to 100 chains of foundation row. (In this case I am making a rectangle so needing to start with a long foundation row.) Then I would keep working my way around and around until I met blanket WIDTH dimension. Then I would stop working around and start working only the top section and bottom section of the blanket in rows to add to the LENGTH dimension only. And now I have met blanket dimension working from the inside out. NOW: How to figure out how many chains you will need... Here's what I would do to figure that out. Make a small example of what you plan on doing for you blanket. Let's say make 10 chains for a foundation row, and then work up 3 rows around that foundation row chain with the exact pattern you plan on using and then stop. Now take a tape measure. Measure a crochet stitch from bottom to top (or where it entered a stitch to where it's top is) This will tell you how wide your blanket will grow with every round. Now measure how long the blanket grew with every round. This measurement should be in sync with the width. FOR EXAMPLE: I'm using a size 5 weight yarn and I make a 10 inch long chain. Then I make 3 rows. Each row measures .5 inch wide on each side so that means every round my project is growing 1 inch wider and my blanket length is also growing 1 inch wider. If I want my blanket to measure 40 inches wide and 60 inches long and I know both dimensions grow at 1 inch per round I know that I will need to start my foundation row chain at 20 inches long so that when I grow my blanket to 40 inches wide my blanket will also be (40 + 20 = 60) 60 inches long. I hope this information was helpful. Thank you for asking Shoffies.

[@al4377]

I dont know if your still reading comments but HELP how do you do a blanket border when you dont how many rows & cant count rows because yarn too dark & stitch too complicated. Can I measure such as x amount of stitches per inch? I'd really appreciate your help. Luanne

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Luanne! Yes! I do still read comments when I can. Always willing to help! Ok, if you can’t count the number of rows or be able to identify the stitch because the pattern is different and the yarn is too dark then the best thing you can do is measure the blanket, create a border (4 individual sides) and then see the border to the blanket. I can write this down on my list as a future tutorial I can do as an example but it will be a while before I can get to it. I hope this helps even just a little bit. Good luck! 😊❤️🧶

[@50wipscrochetlife13]

What does it mean 2× ? Or 8 +1 ? Or when they say make it in multiples of 2 or 2 plus 1 please

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Sure! When the pattern calls for a Multiple of 2 + 1 that means you need the number of chains in your foundation row to be a number that minus 1 is divisible by 2. For example, 21... 21 - 1 = 20 20 can be divided by 2 evenly. How about a multiple of 8 + 3. Your foundation row number minus 3 needs to be divisible by 8. Example 43.... 43 - 3 = 40 40 can be divided by 8. This count is very important to the pattern. In order to make the pattern possible or work you need to follow the multiple chain count requirement. Hope this helped! 😊🧡🧶

[@rachellemurray7544]

@@CrochetWithTiffany Tiffany, this confuses me too. So it you were making a blanket 60 " wide with a pattern that is a multiply of 3 : Would you take 60 x 3=90 So you'd want 90 stiches across??

[@lomarenr1598]

I know you made this video about a year ago, but I’m hoping you’ll be informed someone has posted to it and you can answer a question for me. I wish to make a blanket for my grandson and thanks to this video I now know how to obtain the required size he’d like. However how do I figure out how many balls/skeins of yarn I’ll need? I’d of course would like to purchase them all at once to make sure I get the colour from the same die lot. If you could help me figure this out, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[@lomarenr1598]

Never mind lol. I just found your video on this very topic! Thank you.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

LOL! I’m so glad! I was going to direct you there. 😄. I get that question a lot. I’m so excited for you to make this blanket! It’s pretty cool. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. 😊❤️🧶

[@mariapeluso1177]

Hi am new at this how long do I make it and how wide ?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Maria! This tutorial should help you learn different blanket dimensions. What width is and what length is. I include pictures of blanket dimension charts in this video and I do believe I also include links to the charts in the description section of the video as well to help you out. 😊❤️🧶

[@tereniafitzpatrick5330]

How many stitches does it take too make a cross in a queen size blanket

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Terenia! Whenever I want to make a specific shape inside a blanket I will draw it out on grid paper. That way I can get an idea of when I will be coming upon the change in my stitches. Next I will decide what crochet pattern I want to use to make the blanket. Last I will work up 2 or 3 rows of a blanket and then measure it out to see if I have met blanket width dimension. Repeat this until you have actually met blanket width dimension and then you can go back to the grid paper and work up how many stitches until you get to the cross, how many stitches are in the cross shape and so on. I hope this helps! For information on the dimensions of a queen size blanket you can find all of that in this very video. Thanks for asking. 😊🧡🧶

[@robertogonzales2412]

How much do they cost

[@lachicka22]

To make baby blanket how many stitch I gotta do sorry not at that chart u have in video

[@lachicka22]

Chains sorry

[@kaycee6036]

Why are there different charts? Shouldn't be a standard chart? One chart for full size says 90x90, and the other says 74x85. Please explain.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

You would think but there’s actually more variation than even what I showed. I don’t think you could go wrong picking any one of them. But you could also take all the sizes for say an adult throw blanket, average that number out and just use that.

[@heididomme4751]

But once you work into your chain, it will continue to stretch and grow. So it may be 12 inches for the chain but once you have worked 5-10 rows, it will grow a lot multiple inches so this isnt an accurate way to get the right size width

[@valeriehofmann2615]

Right I found out the hard way

[@joycetennant9933]

How to join work

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Oh! I think I got a video for you to watch. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHyqkICVlL6mmJI It says to join granny squares but a lot of these techniques are also used to join any pieces together. I hope this helps! Thanks for asking Joyce. 😊🧶🧡

[@sallyannmales4676]

I have a terrible problem of keeping my sides straight, oh yes, I've used stitch markers and its still crooked as a dog's hind leg. HELP.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Sally! Hmm, I'm glad you are using stitch markers! This could be a couple of things. First, is the number of stitches in each row the same? Give it a count and see if the number of stitches in your last row is the same number as the number of stitches in your first row. If not then counting may be your problem. It could be a tension issue. Perhaps you crochet tighter towards the ends? Does the yarn look thinner in that section than the rest of the blanket? If your blanket heavy? Sometimes the weight of a blanket can pull the sides inward like a concave look. If you have checked out all of these things and non are the problem then you can most likely fix the sides of your blanket by "Blocking" it once it is finished. 😊🧡🧶

[@mubeenaatcha8391]

My two cents’ worth: I was working on a blanket some time ago which I decided would be one row double crochet, and the next half double crochet. I discovered after my blanket was a few inches tall that my blanket was slanting towards one side. Number of stitches remained the same as the foundation row,, but the blanket continued to slant towards one side. I tried all kinds of things to fix this, opened up the whole blanket more than a few times, but the problem kept getting worse as the blanket became taller. I think what I was doing to worsen the situation that my rows were not getting balanced out - all my double crochet rows went from right to left, and my half double crochet rows went from left to right and this I think made the blanket tilt toward the one side only. I think that if I had made two rows of each kind of stitch, this could’ve been avoided. I haven’t tested this theory out yet, but I think that would’ve worked. Any expert thoughts on this? I’d appreciate your input. Thanks.

[@ysampract31]

California king

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Great question Yvette! You're right. There is no dimension for a Cal King in this chart. Honestly, just google dimensions of a Cal King blanket and go off of those dimensions. Usually, the Cal King is as narrow as a Queen, just longer. Or right about that. 😊🧶🧡

[@annebk4710]

The width of the blanket is affected by the type of stitches used. Some stitches will lengthen your foundation and some will shorten it. That’s why a test swatch is so important.

[@jaymiejohnson1793]

U forgot newborn blanket

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

You got me. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Dove_360]

Lol. Lists off all types of blankets. First example- lovey not included in the list.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Totally get how that would be confusing. I actually just recently updated this video with my Swatch Series. I think you might really enjoy it. The series was created to empower crocheters to know how to make ANY rectangular blanket size before you even begin. Maybe give it a peak: kzbin.info/aero/PL6HRmAfbRXTV5Kt9XjOmWPEmXBaVn5nkV

[@smom6438]

You missed twin extra long

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Ah, the rare but understated twin extra long. Touché

[@reneeriley6629]

Thank you! Very helpful