A 50 x 60 inch throw blanket needs 1¾ yd of 60 inch fabric for one layer. A 90 x 90 inch queen blanket needs 5¼ yd per layer, because it is wider than the fabric and needs a seam. Pick your size below.
These use 60 inch fabric (minky and fleece are usually about 58 to 60 inches wide), and a 0.5 inch hem or seam allowance on every edge. Yardage is rounded up to the nearest quarter yard.
| Blanket | Finished size | One layer | Two layers | Seam needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throw | 50 x 60 in | 1¾ yd | 3½ yd | No |
| Twin | 66 x 90 in | 3¾ yd | 7½ yd | Yes, 2 panels |
| Full | 80 x 90 in | 4½ yd | 9 yd | Yes, 2 panels |
| Queen | 90 x 90 in | 5¼ yd | 10¼ yd | Yes, 2 panels |
| King | 108 x 90 in | 5¼ yd | 10¼ yd | Yes, 2 panels |
Blankets wider than the fabric need two or more panels sewn together. The calculator runs the panels whichever way uses less fabric.
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