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
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Tutorials
Square version.
Small version.
Medium version.
Large version.
Extra large version.
Jen says
I started the large size....on the 1st round you forgot the begining()....and you repeat twice not once. When you finish that round you should join in the 3rd chain not the 4th so you have the ch 1 space to work into.
That's all I caught.
Well done!
Mikey says
Thank you. I have updated.
Melanie Raymond says
I'm always up for a new pattern. I tested the small version with some lightweight yarn. I really dislike finishing off, just to start again, so I played with slip stitching to the corner. At first I sl on back side and then I decided to hdc the first shell and then sl in the stitch to the corner after finishing the round. I like this way the best.
I also, tried this with cotton crochet thread (thinking of a tablecloth). The sl to the corner works for this thread too. Just a thought so you don't have to break yarn every other row. Thank you for all of your work.
Mikey says
Thank you for the suggestions.
Sandi Grandberry, PhD says
Mikey, I am testing the small sample. There is one place I found that was a little confusing. On the 3rd round after the repeat * to ** the instructions were not clear that I needed to do another corner st and ch5. I wrote out the instructions in bullet form to be sure I wasn't missing something, but it doesn't appear to tell you to do that. I have a hard time following written instructions, I am easily lost. So, I may be wrong. I found an app (yarn buddy) that has lines to keep me in place left-right, up-down.
Mikey says
Can you type out what you would change in that statement? I'm not sure I am following you.
Sandi Grandberry PhD says
3rd red: Ch4 (counts as 1 dc and ch1 sp, 1 dc in same st as join, ch 3, vet in same st as join. *Ch 5, (sk next 7 dc, vast in next sc, ch5) twice. Sk next 7 dc, corner st in next sc, sk next 7 dc, ch 5,** corner st in next sc. Repeat from * to ** once, CORNER ST, CHAIN 5. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4…..