Some crocheters are tired of or bored with 'Granny Squares' and wish they could do them in a rectangular format instead. Let's face it, most things, such as our bodies, beds and furniture, are not square. The concept is not new; the trick is to start the project so the afghan grows properly in all directions to match the shape of our beds, etc.

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2. Crochet The Queen of Hearts Baby Blanket Pattern
3. Crochet Rectangle Thick Granny Blanket Pattern
4. Crochet Rectangle Afghan Pattern

In this article, I have broken down the steps and worked out the math to start your rectangular afghans. Though my hook size may be different from what you decide for yourself, the sizing to achieve the right rectangular starting size for the proper finished size should work out. The key is to ensure the middle is the right length before circling around the project.

Typical Afghan Sizes

• Sizes include draping over the sides of the bed. I have indicated the stitch counts to start off properly.
• Please note that Queen-size beds are typically square. Essentially, queen-size afghans can follow the standard Granny Square Concept.
• Skein counts are not provided. This pattern is targeting how to get started with your afghan.
• Don't be confused by the starting chain counts. Afghans that are longer than they are wide, such as a twin size, will have a higher chain count. Larger afghans tend to get closer to being closer to a square will have less starting chains.

Mattress Size	Size of Afghan	Dimensions	Starting Chain Count
28" x 52" 39" x 75"	Crib Twin	33" x 42" 66" x 90"	13 58
54" x 75"	Full / Double	80" x 90"	31
60" x 80"	Queen	90" x 90"	Complete As A Square Afghan
78" x 84"	King	108" x 90"	49
39" x 75"	Day Bed	66" x 90"	58

Twin & Day Bed Size Afghan Instructions

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Double or Full-Size Bed Size Afghan Instructions

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Queen Size Afghans

Queen-size afghans are typically a square. A regular square granny square will work for this size bed.

King Size Bed Size Afghan Instructions

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Tutorials

King Size Afghan Tutorial Will Not Be Made, as the instructions are provided above, and the concept is identical to the two tutorials above.