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.
Norma Santiago says
I started crocheting the blanket. You can work really fast.
Mollie Chase says
Thanks Mikey…… I’ve done your original From the Middle…. That being said, I do not consider myself a “Pattern Reader” although with your help I am getting better. I just tried the small version pattern….. maybe its just me? The first corner reads 3 V stitches….but the last corner to finish only adds one? The starting (after chain 1) is a V stitch, then all is well on the straight away... then its 3 v stitch & slip to join, but that leaves me with only 2 v stitch for that corner? Leaving me with not enough spaces for the shell round? Maybe its just me, as I said I do not consider myself a pattern reader…….
Mikey says
I will take your notes and follow the diagram again and see where I am going off. I don't read it like you are but I am not always right.
Polly says
Mikey - You definitely need to include a picture of the finished product. When I first saw this - it looked like it was going to be like a mile a minute blanket where you join strips. Didn't see it was a work from the middle blanket until I read through the instructions.
I'm going to test the large size, I'll let you know If I find anything else
Mikey says
Noted. Do you think I should pull down the pattern until later this year when I have more time to do an actual sample?