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Kris' Corner - Temperature Blankets

The holidays are over and here we are in cold January and it’s the beginning of a New Year and so I have started to knit a temperature blanket. 


A what!?


Some of you know exactly what it is but others, like me 3 months ago, have no idea what this is.  Basically you knit or crochet one row for each day of the year based on the high temperature of the day.  Yarn colors are assigned to different ranges of temperatures.  For example, I chose navy blue for every day that the high temperature lands in the 40-49 degree range and grey for the 50-59 degree range.  So far I only have 2 grey stripes and the rest is navy.  I’m excited to have a day with a high in the 30s so I can use a third color.  As you go through the year you end up with some interesting colored stripes and a beautiful keepsake for the year. 


There are many patterns and variations to commemorate a particular year.  My co-worker, Elena, recently made one for her first year of marriage.  Many of you have come into the shop and bought yarn to start a temperature scarf or blanket and its been really fun to hear your ideas and see the yarn you pick out.  Here are a few patterns I found on Ravelry that have the “temperature theme”.



“Temperature Blanket” by Cat Montgomery is a fun knitting pattern that is free.  The pattern includes instructions for a flat or circular scarf as well as the blanket in case you want a smaller project.  This would be a fun blanket to make in Uptown Worsted or Cotton Supreme yarn.

 




A great crochet pattern is “Moss Square Temperature Blanket” by Kylee Keller.  Each square represents one month with different colored stripes for each days temp.  This is crocheted in worsted weight yarn and would also be perfect for Uptown Worsted or Cotton Supreme.  This pattern is free on Ravelry.



If you are interested in making a temperature cowl check out “Hilo Temperature Cowl” by Victoria Myers.  This knit pattern calls for sport weight yarn.  A good choice would be

Marvel by Yarnalia.  Myers pattern is really fun and would be fun with lots of colors. This pattern is $4.95 on Ravelry. 


For those of you who want to deep dive in temperature projects check out these two fun sites:


https://temperature-blanket.com/


https://www.tempestryproject.com/






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