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.
Dalena says
Hi Mikey! I'm absolutely loving this one! Love piecing items together to make something out of nothing. Don't know why you'd be afraid to post your videos! You're always pretty spot on with everything you do! Keep up the awesome job ?
Mikey says
Thank you. YouTube can be a hostile place when people don't get what they want. It's better to hold then to post on a whim.
Michelle says
Hi Mikey
Not sure how "picky" you want us to be 🙂 In the 1st round, you are missing the opening ( for the repeat.
For round 5, are you just starting anywhere at a sc or in the 'corner' sc
Mikey says
I fixed round 5. I don't know what you mean by missing the opening in the 1st round.
Here's the small 1st round. What needs to be changed?
1st rnd: 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 4 chs, (vst, ch 1) 3 times in last ch. Cont working underside of the chain. Sk next 4 chs, 1 dc in next ch, vst in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, sk next 4 ch, vst in next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in the same ch as the last vst, ch 1. Join with sl st to the 3rd ch of beg ch 5. This will give both ends with 1 shell holding spot in the middle.
Norma Santiago says
I will love to test the the pattern. Will let you know what I find.
Mikey says
Awesome thanks.