January is a great time of year to crochet a temperature blanket! You might be wondering, what is a temperature blanket? The answer really depends, because there is a lot of freedom in these designs, but basically it’s a way to document the temperatures of a year in crochet form. First, you decide what colors you want to use and what temperature ranges each color will be for. Then you’ll use the average temperature from each day (or the high or the low – really whatever you want!) to crochet the row or square for that day. At the end of the year, you have a beautiful blanket with a kaleidoscope of colors!
Of course, you aren’t restricted to just blankets. I’ve snuck a couple of other ideas in here for you. One is for a crochet temperature wrap and one is for a crochet temperature dress. Be creative and make your project unique! When you’re done, you’ll not only have an amazing finished product but also a huge feeling of accomplishment. Check out this great list and prepare to get inspired!
1.Mosaic Temperature Blanket
My favorite temperature blankets use stitches that drop down to mingle with other rows. I love the blended effect this gives your work. In the mosaic crochet technique, there is no changing color in the middle of the row. You can only work from right to left, so you have to cut and reattach for every row. This is the first crochet temperature blanket I have seen using this stitch. I just love the unique and interesting look!
Designer: Beba Blanket
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2. 2021 Fiber Flux Temperature Throw
Here’s a modular temperature blanket option that you’re absolutely going to love. Here’s why: there is only a single round of crochet for each day, so it is very fast and easy (especially if you are playing catch up). The other neat thing about this one is the continuous join technique that lets you connect each motif without breaking the yarn. Included is a convenient crochet temperature blanket chart to keep your colors coordinated.
Designer: Fiber Flux
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3. Moss Stitch Temperature Blanket
Bask in the beauty of another blended blanket! This crochet temperature blanket uses the moss stitch – a.k.a. alternating single crochet and chain stitches. Working your single crochet stitches into the chain spaces of the previous row gives a lovely woven effect. This is a great option for a beginner crochet temperature blanket!
Designer: Lullaby Lodge
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4. Bohemian Temperature Wrap
Not a fan of blankets? How about a crochet temperature wrap? Fingering weight yarn keeps this project from getting overly large and the moss stitch is again the stitch of choice. This colorful accessory looks absolutely lovely – and fun to wear too! The best part is that you’ll be starting from the corner, so there’s no long starting chain!
Designer: It’s All in a Nutshell
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5. Tunisian Crochet Temperature Blanket
If you haven’t tried Tunisian crochet yet, you are missing out! It’s sort of in-between crochet and knitting, and it’s one of my favorites. I can’t knit to save my life, but I find that crochet is much easier! Crochet temperatures blankets are a great project option for learning new stitches because you’ll be getting lots of practice!
Designer: TLYC Blog
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6. Corner Temperature Blanket
This granny square crochet temperature is a great example of a non-traditional color scheme. You’ll be starting from one corner of the blanket. The first day is just a little granny square and then each subsequent day adds on to the same two sides for a really cool mitered corner effect.
Designer: CraftyRie
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7. Birth Temperature Blanket
Crochet temperature blanket patterns don’t have to be for the current year. I love the idea of making one for a family member using temperatures from the year and place they were born! This slip stitch ripple design is perfect for a nice size blanket and extra fun with variegated yarn.
Designer: Crochet Kim
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8. Faded Fantasy Temperature Blanket
What’s your favorite color? Mine is purple! Maybe that’s why I love this corner to corner single crochet temperature blanket so much. Instead of hot and cold colors, you just pick your favorite in 8 different shades and go from light to dark. What a cool idea!
Designer: It’s All in a Nutshell
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9. Calendar Temperature Afghan/Throw
It’s hip to be a square! If you want to know how to crochet a temperature blanket Jayda in stitches is the place. You can make this mini crochet temperature blanket squares by following along with the YouTube video tutorial. You’ll be joining the squares as you go to save time. Such a great idea! I also love the surface slip stitch tutorial this designer has for adding words to your blanket.
Designer: Jayda in Stitches
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10. Temperature Dress
Do you live somewhere that’s perpetually warm and sunny? (I’m totally jealous if you do) Well, you probably don’t need a blanket. How about a crochet temperature dress instead? This stunning sheath dress uses half double crochet stitches and very basic shaping.
Designer: Anika Gearhart-Edwards
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Which crochet temperature project excites you the most? Do you have any other ideas for great stitches or projects to do in this fun temperature style? Share your ideas in the comments below!
If you enjoyed this crochet temperature pattern ideas, then you will love my rainbow winter set! It’s a piece of sunshine during the cold months.
Happy Crocheting!
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