How long should a lapghan be for someone in a wheelchair?

[boo1]

I'm working on one that is 40 inches across, but I don't know how long it should be.

 

Thanks in advance!

[Cherri]

I personally think that between 50" and 60" should work. It depends on how tall people are and if they want to stuff it under their feet. Try it out on yourself and see.

[LaurieE]

I would think that you would not want it to be much longer than the person's leg length.

[boo1]

I would think that you would not want it to be much longer than the person's leg length.

 

I agree but it's not for any person in particular. Guess I can assume an average, maybe a little longer than it would be for me.

 

Thanks y'all!

[darski]

Most people agree that a Lapghan should be about 3 feet by 4 feet (36 X 48)

 

It would depend on the use for the item but we have to consider wheelchair mechanisms and such if we don't know who will be getting the item.

[rascalsmom]

We make a lot of these for nursing homes (our sewing group at church, that is) and they are generally 3 by 4 feet, like Darski says.

[shebear]

Local Red Cross wants them to be 36 x 36. I like (30 or 36) x 40. Also consider putting pockets on them so you can put your hands in them to keep warm.

[darski]

Local Red Cross wants them to be 36 x 36. I like (30 or 36) x 40. Also consider putting pockets on them so you can put your hands in them to keep warm.

 

I think that 30 X 36 would likely be good for most who are in a wheelchair.

I have a tendency to use 12 inch squares (it takes only 12 to make the 3X4) but I think your sizes might be better...

[boo1]

Thanks y'all!