Hi Jennifer!  What a FUN blanket!  What a GREAT graduation gift as well!  Ok, yes, you can convert this pattern from a C2C to a normal, rows, type blanket.  You could also utilize a Half Double Crochet or Double Crochet Stitch to help with length.  The one thing I'm a little hesitant on is that converting this pattern will take finagling and a very good understanding of color changes.  Because you don't know what the blanket dimensions are you will also want to swatch to figure this out.

Before you begin, I would recommend you making a swatch, using only one color, like the green on the bottom corner.  Swatch using all half double crochet stitches And do another swatch using all double crochet stitches.  Measure how many stitches across and how many rows tall.  Measure how tall each individual row measures.

Then think what size blanket you are wanting to make. 

Next, make a swatch looking at the grid.  Maybe 10 squares wide x 10 squares tall.  

Thank you so much for sharing the information for this charity and how we can help people still struggling after Hurricane Helene!  I'll check out your email for more information and make sure to sharing this with the Crochet Community!  You're awesome Nessa!  Thank you for sharing what you find! 🤗💖🧶

HOW EXCITING!!!  🤗🧶💖🥳

GREAT JOB AMY!!!

YAY!!!!  I'm so excited you're coming!!!

Janet Page Oh, your blanket looks so good!  The border is perfect!  Haha, those colors are totally my vibe.  😏.  Great job Janet!

YAY!!  I'm so excited you are coming!

OH I'm so glad you are catching the Replay!  🤗💖🧶  I was so hoping this would answer your question. 

Oh, It get's seen by those who check in with the community.  I think it's that not a lot of people check in with the community.  It's ok Sandra!  We all feel our love.  💖

Hi Migna!  You're yarn should work great!  I would absolutely go for it!  The simplicity of the My Second Shawl makes it easy to substitute materials and make adjustments.  I'm excited to see how your yarn looks worked up in this project!  Have Fun!! 🤗🧶💖