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.
Sandi Grandberry PhD says
Mikey, I am doing the small sample. On the 3rd round I think one clarification is needed. After the repeat * to ** add that a corner st followed by ch 5 is needed. When I got to the end, following the instructions it was not clear that I needed to do another corner stitch and ch 5. Because I have done this pattern in a square I knew what needed to be done so I could figure it out. I am not good with written instructions, I lose my place so I have an app (yarn buddy) that gives me lines to move left, right, up, down to keep my place. I was still confused so I wrote out the directions and it looks like that added instruction would have helped me. I love testing. Thanks for putting this out there
Colette says
The Netherlands here. Would like to test this but I'm not crocheting fast. Is that a problem? With so much yarn I would like it to do it with mine own stash.
Mikey says
Sorry for the delay. I am just getting back to this pattern now. If you haven't started yet. Don't worry about it. I have plenty of notes at this point to work with. THank you so kindly for volunteering though.
C. Akkermans says
Would like to test this, but I'm don't crochet fast because mine hands are not well.
I will work with mine own yarn. If there is any problem let me know
Mikey says
Thank you.