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
- Crochet Interlocking Beginner Pattern Tutorial
- Crochet Heart Mosaic Baby Blanket Pattern
- 31 Days of Hats Series - Day 6
Tutorials
Square version.
Small version.
Medium version.
Large version.
Extra large version.
Liz Ring says
I would certainly be willing to test for you. I have never done this pattern so would definitely be fresh eyes. I need to clean up my stash!
Mikey says
Awesome.
Shahanaz Rahaman-Mohammed says
Hi, I'm in the Caribbean. Willing to test the medium or large size with yarn from my own stash.
First time tester though, if that is acceptable 🙂
Mikey says
Absolutely. I would love to hear what your feedback is.
Michelle says
Hi Mikey. Did a large one with regular Bernat premium. And what I noticed mai my was the counts were out. The start round has three repeats in the middle. Round 2 shell count is 11, in round 3 6 on each long side and two on the end, in round 4 count should be same as round 3. I have done the original square middle so I caught on quick. But for me with my tension I used a 5 mm. It worked great not as drapery. Can't wait to try this out on some self striping yarn!!!!
Mikey says
Reviewing. Are you sure Number 2 has 11 shells. It cannot be an odd number? Can you count your sample once again for easing my mind.
I agree with Rounds 3 and 4 should be the same number as they work together.
Nancy Nash says
I would love to test this. I will work on them over the next couple weeks and let you know if I come across anything that might need adjusting.
Mikey says
Thanks so much.
Connie simon says
Wow beautiful beautiful work