All Sizes Interlocking Shells Blankets + Tutorials

What are the sizes for changing the middle of blankets to accommodate your needs? In this article, we have the square version plus four other sizes that are common for babies, kids and multiple bed sizes. Even important for those who are in hospitals or in seated positions such as wheel chairs to have to keep their legs warm.

I have provided a crochet diagram below for the basis of the each of the four rectangle sizes. There is also written instructions for the square version, originally provided by Yarnspirations. The four rectangle swatches were using Caron One Pound and the original by Yarnspirations was using Caron Chunky Cakes.

Each size has been checked to see how it will grow. For example, the XL has to have a long enough centre, so that when it grows outward, it can hit the size of a twin bed in width and length.

Square can be made as big as you need. Written instructions for this size are available here.

Small is the base for baby blankets, child-size blankets, teenager blankets, throws, queen size with drape and king size for both mattress top and with drape. 

Medium is for wheelchairs, baby blankets, child-size blankets and teenager blankets. 

Large is for child-size and teenager-sized blankets. 

X-Large is for twin-size, cribs, cradles and queen-size with no drape.

Pictures of the Starting for Each Size

Square Size

Small Sizing

This size is very versatile in sizing.

Medium Size

The right sizing for people in seated positions such as wheel chairs, recliners and more.

Large Size

This is great for throws and just blankets for children for the right length.

X-Large

Sizing for very long middles.

Crochet Diagram

This is the basic structure of the interlocking shell blankets. In red, you will see a repeating sequence. You can download this diagram for your reference. This is the small sizing as an example. In the medium, large and x-large version, the chain and starting round 1 has a longer centre as shown in the tutorials below.

More Ideas

1. Crochet Interlocking Beginner Pattern Tutorial
2. Crochet Heart Mosaic Baby Blanket Pattern
3. 31 Days of Hats Series - Day 6

Tutorials

Square version.

Small version.

Medium version.

Large version.

Extra large version.