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.
Candi Watren says
How do we get the written pattern to test the baby blanket?
Wendy Maruna says
We have taken the written pattern down at this time. We will need to revisit it later in the year when time is plentiful to devote to correcting the issues. Thank you
Sandi Grandberry PhD says
I know you have plenty of notes, but I just finished the large and extra large. Only one more comment. I hope you got my others ?. Shell set up 2nd round: Sl st to next ch 1 sp. Ch 1 , 1 sc in same sp. Shell into next ch 1 sp. (1sc into next ch 1 sp) 9, 11, 19 …
Those numbers need to be added for each size.
Mikey says
I did get your others. I have taken down the pattern. 3 testers have 3 different recommendations on the same instructions which conflict with each other. So I need to revisit this pattern another time and retest again. I lost my train of thought and was super confused. It's best I recrochet again and figure out which tester is right. I don't know at this moment.
Liz Ring says
Hi there! I have now tested the Medium to row 6. I have done it with only the pattern since I'm just learning to follow a chart(thanks Mikey!) Found several errors which will follow into the large and extra large sizes I'm sure. round one: You forgot the opening bracket for the repeats, and repeat count is in error, or, there is a missing instruction. I would say it should read: 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 3 ch, rep ( ) 1, 2, 6 times. Sk next 4 chs..........and then the next repeat numbers should be 1,2,6 again.
2nd round should be 9 times instead of 7 times.
4th round the first rep ( ) should read once instead of twice.
5th round *Ch 5, sk next 7 dc, vst in next sc, ch 5) 4, 5, ? times. (sorry, didn't check the math for the extra large size.
Mikey says
Excellent. The way you typed out the corrections was really helpful. Appreciate that. I have updated.
Gwen Burnham says
Mikey, I am working on the medium size, having problems but see now you have updated pattern. Can't find the pattern. Is there a link?
Gwen
Mikey says
I have taken down the pattern. Three testers disagreed with each other in the results. So I need to recrochet this again and see which tester is right on. I got so confused, I took down the pattern.