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How to Crochet the Original Virus Blanket

By Jonna January 29, 2018 3 min read

The Virus Blanket by JMCrochetChannel 

If you’re looking for the Virus Blanket or also known as the German Shells Blanket you’ve come to the right place. 

Originally released August 27th 2015 this blanket has been many crocheters favorite makes year after year. 

 
Unfortunately due to copywriter infringement  issues this pattern can no longer be provided for free. It is however still available as a  FREE video on the YouTube channel so you can watch it whenever you wish.
You can also purchase the updated written pattern on Ravelry or ETSY.
 
 This beautiful vintage looking stitch is only 4 repeating rounds that work up quickly. If you change colors every 4 rounds you can create a gorgeous contrast. 
I used a G 4.25mm crochet hook and a worsted weight yarn to make the pink and white blanket. This yarn has been discontinued since creating this blanket. But it was on the lighter side of worsted to me and a DK would probably be a better comparison. 
 
Looking for a rectangle Virus blanket? We have that covered as a written pattern (also on Etsy and Ravelry) and as a YouTube tutorial so be sure to check those out. Here is the link to that  POST. 

You have permission to sell finished blankets made by you from this pattern. Please give JMCrochetChannel credit for the pattern work by linking back to this post, Etsy, Ravelry or the video on YouTube.

  You can also add borders to this blanket. 
Here are some links to a making a straight border on your blanket. 
 
Here is a photo of the rectangle version: 

You can also make shawls, ponchos, pillow covers and other items using this stitch. Please go to my Etsy, or Ravelry shops for patterns or of corse the YouTube channel. 

 

 

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This stitch has also been mixed with other stitches to make a new and fresh look in Victoria’s German shells Blanket.

For this blanket I used Red Heart Ombré in color way Deep Teal.

Check out the written pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. 

Victorias German Shells Blanket Pattern -Free Tutorial

Another variation of the Virus Blanket/German Shells Blanket is the Grandma’s German Shells Blanket. This one is also in Red Heart Acrylic yarn. Color way Aaron. This blanket uses the granny or block stitches in between the German Shells sections. 

You can find this blanket on Etsy and Ravelry. 

How to Crochet the Original Virus Blanket

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