Artistic Crochet Temperature Blanket For All Seasons
Enjoy the beauty of crochet temperature blanket, where each row reflects daily temperatures to capture all seasons in vibrant and unique style.
Tracking weather through yarn and color offers a creative and meaningful way to preserve memories. Temperature blankets use assigned colors for specific temperature ranges, with each day’s weather stitched into a row. By year’s end, the blanket transforms into a vibrant visual representation of seasonal changes, blending practicality with a touch of artistry.
Cheerful Crochet Temperature Blanket for Beginners
These blankets serve a dual purpose, combining functionality and aesthetics. They provide warmth and comfort while doubling as a striking piece of home décor. The gradual color transitions throughout the year add personality to any space, making them an excellent addition to bedrooms, living rooms, or even as thoughtful gifts. For those interested in a personal touch, customization options in color schemes or seasonal designs make every project unique.
The process of crocheting temperature blankets can also be therapeutic, bringing a sense of routine and relaxation to daily life. It’s an enjoyable project for both beginners seeking practice and seasoned crocheters looking for something different. Alongside improving crafting skills, the project helps preserve memories, as each row might remind you of a specific day or moment. Combining the beauty of artistry with the science of weather, these blankets celebrate the passage of time in a truly special way.
Special Features
- Join-As-You-Go Technique:
- Squares are joined directly to the blanket during the third row, removing the need to sew panels together later.
- Each square takes around 7 minutes to complete, making it an efficient daily process.
- Versatility:
- Heart squares can be added to commemorate special dates (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.).
- The blanket pattern is designed to be manageable in size (approximately 50 x 70 inches) compared to traditional crochet temperature blankets.
- Customizable:
- Color schemes can reflect personal style or themes (e.g., Pam’s blue and yellow combination inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night).
- Patterns for borders and hearts are available in Pam’s Etsy shop and potentially an upcoming Amazon book.
Uses and Materials
Uses:
- Personal memento to mark daily temperature changes.
- Gift idea for loved ones (e.g., temperature blanket tracking a meaningful year).
- Great crochet practice for improving technique and consistency.
Materials:
- Hook: H-sized crochet hook.
- Yarn: Budget-friendly worsted weight yarn.
- Optional: Stitch markers for orientation and scrap yarn for weaving ends.
Step-by-Step: Making the Temperature Blanket
1. Making the Ordinary French Square
- Start with a slip knot and chain 4.
- Form a ring by slip stitching into the first chain.
- Work multiple rounds to form spokes and corners with chain spaces and double crochet stitches.
2. Joining Squares:
- One Side:
- Assemble the square normally for the first two rows.
- Replace some chain stitches in the corners with slip stitches to corresponding squares on the blanket.
- Two Sides:
- Start the third row.
- Strategically join a new square into the corner and along the adjacent square edges using slip stitches.
3. Adding Decorative Heart Squares
- Create the heart motif using basic crochet stitches.
- Attach the decorative heart to the inside of a square, ensuring proper orientation.
4. Adding the Border
- Row 1: Single crochet into gap spaces, chaining 3 for side gaps and chaining 4 for corners.
- Row 2: Work double crochets into each side gap. Add optional picots (chain 3 and slip stitch) for a decorative touch.
Level of Difficulty
- Beginner-Friendly: Pam explains every step thoroughly, making the tutorial approachable for crochet enthusiasts of all levels.
- Intermediate Challenges: As the blanket progresses, joining squares to multiple sides requires attention to alignment and symmetry.
Tutor’s Suggestions
- Daily Routine: Dedicate 7–10 minutes each day to crochet one square. It’s a manageable and calming start to the day.
- Use Stitch Markers: When starting the blanket, place a stitch marker in the upper left corner to avoid disorientation while working.
- Thread in Ends Early: Pam suggests weaving in tails after each square to avoid hours of weaving at the end of the year.
- Start Anytime: You can begin a temperature blanket on any significant date (such as a birthday, anniversary, or memorable moment).
Tip for Beginners
If your blanket or border starts curling or puckering, don’t worry—it will relax over time. You can steam block or lightly stretch the project to achieve a flat, polished look.
Conclusion
This crochet temperature blanket pattern removes complexity from a traditional project, making it enjoyable and practical for daily crocheting. From join-as-you-go squares to decorative heart squares and borders, this pattern provides endless opportunities for customization and creativity.
