Bulky & Quick Shark Blanket

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1 Bulky & Quick Shark Blanket This pattern is the sole property of MJ s Off the Hook Designs. This pattern is copyright protected and cannot be copied or reproduced in any way. You are not able to make a few changes to this pattern and call it your own. A lot of time and hard work goes into writing patterns. You are welcome to sell your finished items from this pattern but I do not allow mass production or selling without a reference or link for my design. My photos are copyright protected and are not to be used to sell your items! This pattern is written in Standard American Terms Supplies: Shark Blanket: Bernat Softee Chunky super bulky weight 6 (108 yds/99m/100g/3.5oz per skein) Use 2 strands for body, 1 strand for fins: Grey Heather- Preschool: 7 skeins (756 yds) Child: 9 skeins (972 yds) Adult: 11 skeins (1188 yds) White 1 skein (all sizes) Wine 1 skein (all sizes) Crochet hook size Q (16 mm) for body of Blanket Crochet hook size M (9mm) for fins Small amount of batting for back fin 2 Black buttons for eyes (30mm) smaller size for infants (20-25mm) Tapestry needle with large hole for bulky yarn Measuring tape *Note you may substitute worsted weight yarn (4) for this pattern. You will need to use 3-4 strands for the equivalent bulkiness Special notes: I never count my chain as a stitch I crochet my first stitch in chain space with the exception of turning round when making the cocoon. The hole is very small to work into when you turn so I crochet into Page 1

2 the next stitch. Make sure you count each st in the round to be sure you have the right amount of stitches. Whenever possible I crochet over my ends and weave back in opposite direction. Make sure you check your gauge! I tend to crochet on the tight side. You may need to change hook size to obtain correct gauge. The numbers in brackets represent the number of stitches in that row/round this does not include chain Sizes: Preschool/Child/Adult: SEE MODIFICATIONS to make infant sizes 0 18mth on page 9 Abbreviations: Magic Circle: See video tutorial Ch chain St - Stitch Sl St Slip Stitch SC Single Crochet SC Increase Single Crochet Increase HDC - Half Double Crochet HDC Decrease Half Double Crochet Decrease DC Double Crochet DC Decrease Double Crochet Decrease DC Increase Double Crochet Increase BLO Back Loop Only Gauge: You may need to adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge! Back fin needs to be tightly crocheted so that it stands up well Shark Blanket HDC with Q hook: 4 equal to 5 stitches, 4 equal to 4 rows Tail fin DC with M hook: 4 equal to 9 stitches, 4 equal to 5 rows Side fins HDC with M hook: 4 equal to 9.5 stitches, 4 equal to 6.5 rows Back fin SC with M hook: 4 equal to 10 stitches, 4 equal to 10 rows Finished Blanket Dimensions: Preschool: Width 29 length 34 (doesn t include fin) Child: Width 35 length 42 Adult: Width 35 length 51 Page 2

3 Instructions: Preschool Shark Blanket: Using 2 strands with Q Hook for wine and grey Starting with Wine Row1: Ch 35, HDC in 3 rd ch from hook, HDC in each ch across, ch2 turn (33) measures approx. 27 Change to Grey Heather Row2-16: HDC in each st across, ch2 turn (33) Row 17: HDC in each st across (33) length will measure 17 equal to number of rows *Now join ends of row 17 with a sl st to form ring. You will begin working in the round, this will form cocoon for calves and feet. All the rows will remain open and lay over the body* Cocoon: Turn after each round *Turning each round will give the same look as previous rows Round1-3: Ch2 turn, HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (33) Round4: *HDC in next 9 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (30) Round5: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (30) Round6: *HDC in next 8 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (27) Round7: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (27) Round8: *HDC in next 7 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (24) Round9: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (24) Round10: *HDC in next 4 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (20) Round11-12: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (20) Round13: *HDC in next 3 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (16) Round14: HDC in each st around, sl st to join (16) *slip stitch across to close up the cocoon (8) Make sure to lay out the Shark so that your opening seam is on the edge. See Photo pg#2. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing on fin. Approximate length of cocoon 15 total length 32 without teeth, 34 with teeth Page 3

4 Instructions: Child Shark Blanket: Use 2 strands with Q Hook for wine and grey Starting with Wine Row1: Ch 42, HDC in 3 rd ch from hook, HDC in each ch across, ch2 turn (40) measures approx. 33 Change to Grey Heather Row2-22: HDC in each st across, ch2 turn (40) Row23: HDC in each st across (40) length will measure 23 equal to number of rows *Now join ends of row 23 with a sl st to form ring. You will begin working in the round, this will form cocoon for calves and feet. All rows will remain open and lay over the body* Cocoon: Turn after each round Round1-3: Ch2, HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (40) Round4: *HDC in next 8 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (36) Round5: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (36) Round6: *HDC in next 7 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (32) Round7: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (32) Round8: *HDC in next 6 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (28) Round9: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (28) Round10: *HDC in next 5 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (24) Round11: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (24) Round12: *HDC in next 4 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (20) Round13-14: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (20) Round15: *HDC in next 3 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (16) Round16: HDC in each st around, sl st to join (16) *slip stitch across to close up the cocoon (8) Make sure to lay out the Shark so that your opening seam is on the edge. See Photo. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing on fin. Approximate length of the cocoon is 17"; total length is 40 without teeth, 42 with teeth Page 4

5 Instructions: Adult Shark Blanket: Use 2 strands with Q Hook for wine and grey Starting with wine Row1: Ch 42, HDC in 3 rd ch from hook, HDC in each ch across, ch2 turn (40) measures approx. 33 Change colour to Grey Heather Row2-27: HDC in each st across, ch2 turn (40) Row28: HDC in each st across (40) length will measure 28 equal to number of rows *Now join ends of row 28 with a sl st to form ring. You will begin working in the round, this will form cocoon for calves and feet. All rows remain open and lay over the body* Note: If you need to make this blanket longer for a tall adult just add a few more rows after Row28 (each row is equivalent to an inch, add as many as needed)this blanket will pull up to the chest of an adult 5ft6. Cocoon: Turn after each round Round1-9: Ch2, HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (40) Round10: *HDC in next 8 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (36) Round11: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (36) Round12: *HDC in next 7 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (32) Round13: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (32) Round14: *HDC in next 6 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (28) Round15: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (28) Round16: *HDC in next 5 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (24) Round17: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (24) Round18: *HDC in next 4 stitches, HDC decrease* repeat around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (20) Round19: HDC in each st around, sl st to join, ch2 turn (20) Round20: HDC in each st around, sl st to join (20) *slip stitch across to close up the cocoon (10) Make sure to lay out the Shark so that your opening seam is on the edge. See Photo. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing on fin. Approximate length of cocoon 21 total length 49 without teeth 51 with teeth To make this blanket wider for a larger adult I suggest adding 10 stitches to your starting chain, this will keep the decrease pattern the same. Page 5

6 Edging & Teeth: Preschool/Child/Adult Join 2 strands of white to the opening at the top of cocoon with a sl st, using Q hook. Work from inside and outside strand from ball or roll off half of ball to prevent tangling. SC up left side of blanket edge, add 2 sc in top corner. You will now begin making teeth across gum line. Ch 4, sl st in 2 nd ch from hook, SC in 3 rd ch, HDC in 4 th ch, skip next st (on gum line) and sl st in next st on the gum line. Repeat this along gum line. Total 16 teeth (preschool), 19 teeth (child/adult), on the last tooth instead of slip stitching to gum line make 2sc in last St. Continue to SC along edge. Join with a sl st. Fasten off weave in ends. Eyes: Attach eyes 5 (preschool) 6 (child/adult) rows of grey down from gum line. 12 (preschool) 14 (child/adult) stitches in from each edge. Shark Tail Fin: Preschool/Child /Adult: Using 1 strand of Grey Heather with 9mm hook (Starting at the side of fin) Row1: Ch 33, DC in 4 th ch from hook, DC across, ch2 turn (30) *Work entire fin in BLO* Row2: Work in BLO, DC decrease, DC decrease, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (28) Row3: Work in BLO, Dc 24, DC decrease, DC decrease, ch2 turn (26) Row4: Work in BLO, DC decrease, DC decrease, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (24) Row5: Work in BLO, Dc 20, DC decrease, DC decrease, ch2 turn (22) Row6: Work in BLO, DC decrease, DC decrease, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (20) Row7: Work in BLO, Dc 16, DC decrease, DC decrease, ch2 turn (18) Row8: Work in BLO, DC decrease, DC decrease, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (16) Row9: Work in BLO, Dc 12, DC decrease, DC decrease, ch2 turn (14) Row10: Work in BLO, DC decrease, DC decrease, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (12) Row11: Work in BLO, Dc 8, DC decrease, DC decrease, ch2 turn (10) (centre of fin) Begin increasing Row12: Work in BLO, DC Increase, DC Increase, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (12) Row13: Work in BLO, Dc 10, DC Increase, DC Increase, ch2 turn (14) Row14: Work in BLO, DC Increase, DC Increase, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (16) Row15: Work in BLO, Dc 14, DC Increase, DC Increase, ch2 turn (18) Row16: Work in BLO, DC Increase, DC Increase, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (20) Row17: Work in BLO, Dc 18, DC Increase, DC Increase, ch2 turn (22) Page 6

7 Row18: Work in BLO, DC Increase, DC Increase, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (24) Row19: Work in BLO, Dc 22, DC Increase, DC Increase, ch2 turn (26) Row20: Work in BLO, DC Increase, DC Increase, DC in each st across, ch2 turn (28) Row21: Work in BLO, Dc 26, DC Increase, DC Increase, ch1 turn (30) *Now SC to finish edges of Fin* SC in each st across, when you reach the top of fin add 2 stitches in corner (31) The extra st will be your first st across the top *The top of the fin will now be gathered to match up the bottom width of shark blanket SC evenly across top of fin skipping every other row to gather (11) Continue to sc around fin adding 2 st in corners, sl st to join to starting SC, fasten off weave in ends. See pictures for clarification: SC into rows marked with hooks Attach Tail Fin to Shark Blanket: Use the long tail on the shark blanket to sew on the tail. Weave in your ends. Side Fins: Make 2 (starting ch leave a long tail for sewing) Row 1: Ch 14, HDC in 3 rd ch from hook, HDC in each st across, ch2 turn (12) Row 2-8: HDC in each st across, ch2 turn (12) Row 9: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8 st, HDC decrease, ch2 turn (10) Row 10: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6 st, HDC decrease, ch2 turn (8) Row 11: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4 st, HDC decrease, ch2 turn (6) Row 12: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 st, HDC decrease, ch2 turn (4) Row 13: HDC decrease, HDC decrease, ch2 turn (2) Row 14: HDC decrease, ch1 (1) Working down the side of fin SC around edges adding 2sc in corners, sl st to join, fasten off and weave in end. Sew onto the blanket body. Sew to grey rows 8-13 from gum line. See photo Page 7

8 Back Fin: Round 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 6 SC in circle, pull ring tight, join with sl st to first SC, ch1, weave in tail Round 2: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch 1 (6) Round 3: SC in next 2, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (8) Round 4: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (8) Round 5: SC in next 3, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (10) Round 6: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (10) Round 7: SC in next 4, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (12) Round 8: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (12) Round 9: SC in next 5, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (14) Round 10: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (14) Round 11: SC in next 6, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (16) Round 12: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (16) Round 13: SC in next 7, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (18) Round 14: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (18) Round 15: SC in next 8, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (20) Round 16: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (20) Round 17: SC in next 4, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (24) Round 18: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (24) Round 19: SC in next 5, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (28) Round 20: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (28) Round 21: SC in next 6, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (32) Round 22: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (32) Round 23: SC in next 7, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (36) Round 24: SC in each st around, sl st to join, ch1 (36) Round 25: SC in next 8, SC increase, repeat around, sl st to join, ch1 (40) Round 26: SC in each st around, sl st to join, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing on blanket Cut a piece of batting the shape of the fin and place inside. Sew fin on the back of shark, preschool/child size approximately 12 grey rows from gum, adult 15 grey rows. Make sure to go through both sides of fin to close the opening when sewing. See photos Page 8

9 Modifications: This pattern can easily be modified for Infant sizes!! For the body, teeth, and gums use 1 strand of bulky weight yarn (6) or hold 2 strands of worsted weight (4) yarn together using a 9mm hook. For the fins use a 5.5 mm hook and 1 strand worsted weight yarn (4). I crochet tight you may need to go down a hook size to obtain correct gauge. I was working from a large 400gram ball and had lots left over when making the baby sizes. Gauge: Shark Blanket HDC with 9mm Hook: 4 equal to 9 stitches, 4 equal to 7 rows Tail Fin DC with 5.5mm Hook: 4 equal to 16 stitches, 4 equal to 9 rows Side Fins HDC with 5.5mm Hook: 2 equal to 7.5 stitches, 2 equal to 6.5 rows Back Fin SC with 5.5mm Hook: 2 equal to 8 stitches, 2 equal to 9 rows 0-6 month: follow preschool pattern: finished length 19 width month: follow child pattern: Finished length 23 width month: follow Adult pattern: Finished length 29 width 19 Page 9

10 Pink shark shown in preschool size made with Bernat Softee Chunky in Hot Pink Photo credit to Jade Photography To purchase yarn online worldwide go to I hope you enjoyed this pattern! Thanks MJ Page 10