The Crochet Interlocking Shells (TESTING MODE) is now ready to test if anyone wants to.
I'm a bit shaky if I nailed the repeating by combining Medium, Large and X-Large into the same structure using the sizing that would be in a normal Yarnspirations pattern. So I am looking to see if anyone wants to test the design.
Written pattern is not ready. Our testers have several numbers in the repeating, so I have to recrochet this again and recheck the pattern. The videos work, the written instructions are more complex.
Gold = Small
Blue = Medium
Green = Large
Orange = X-Large
Each size has been checked to see how it will grow. For example, the XL size has to have a long enough centre so when it grows outward, it can hit size of a twin bed in both width and length.
Even if you change the yarn, the shaping of the beginning should grow out evenly for the types of projects you are wanting to accomplish.
Changing for sizes will be S(M, L, XL) in the pattern are in parenthesis.
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.
The repeating for the Medium, Large and X-Large will align but the small has to be on its own.
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, queen size with no drape.
I have filmed all four as tutorials but I am not confident in releasing the tutorials without a test as the people on YouTube rely on me to be accurate as possible. Please EXPECT ERRORS! This is in testing mode.
More Ideas
- Crochet Interlocking Beginner Pattern Tutorial
- Crochet Heart Mosaic Baby Blanket Pattern
- 31 Days of Hats Series - Day 6
For testers, please leave your suggestions in the comments below in this article for me to review.
Square Version
We have a square version that inspired the rectangle versions. This is the From The Middle Crochet Blanket by Yarnspirations. It has a matching tutorial if you want that help. You can substitute the yarn and hook if you wish as well as this was done with a chunkier weight yarn.
Tutorial
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Candi Watren says
How do we get the written pattern to test the baby blanket?
Wendy Maruna says
We have taken the written pattern down at this time. We will need to revisit it later in the year when time is plentiful to devote to correcting the issues. Thank you
Sandi Grandberry PhD says
I know you have plenty of notes, but I just finished the large and extra large. Only one more comment. I hope you got my others ?. Shell set up 2nd round: Sl st to next ch 1 sp. Ch 1 , 1 sc in same sp. Shell into next ch 1 sp. (1sc into next ch 1 sp) 9, 11, 19 …
Those numbers need to be added for each size.
Mikey says
I did get your others. I have taken down the pattern. 3 testers have 3 different recommendations on the same instructions which conflict with each other. So I need to revisit this pattern another time and retest again. I lost my train of thought and was super confused. It's best I recrochet again and figure out which tester is right. I don't know at this moment.
Liz Ring says
Hi there! I have now tested the Medium to row 6. I have done it with only the pattern since I'm just learning to follow a chart(thanks Mikey!) Found several errors which will follow into the large and extra large sizes I'm sure. round one: You forgot the opening bracket for the repeats, and repeat count is in error, or, there is a missing instruction. I would say it should read: Vst in 5th ch from hook, ch 1, sk next 4 chs, (1 dc in next ch, vst in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1,) sk next 3 ch, rep ( ) 1, 2, 6 times. Sk next 4 chs..........and then the next repeat numbers should be 1,2,6 again.
2nd round should be 9 times instead of 7 times.
4th round the first rep ( ) should read once instead of twice.
5th round *Ch 5, sk next 7 dc, vst in next sc, ch 5) 4, 5, ? times. (sorry, didn't check the math for the extra large size.
Mikey says
Excellent. The way you typed out the corrections was really helpful. Appreciate that. I have updated.
Gwen Burnham says
Mikey, I am working on the medium size, having problems but see now you have updated pattern. Can't find the pattern. Is there a link?
Gwen
Mikey says
I have taken down the pattern. Three testers disagreed with each other in the results. So I need to recrochet this again and see which tester is right on. I got so confused, I took down the pattern.