by Kimberly | Dec 22, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery
Linen, Moss, Granite – all names that are used for similar stitches. There may be a slight difference, but all of them work really well for temperature blankets because it is easy to fit 365 rows – the height of the row is small. Here are some photos of...
by Kimberly | Dec 22, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery
Jacob’s Ladder is typically made with double crochet stitches with chains in between that are looped together at the end. However, it can be made with other stitches and there are many varieties. There is a general guide to Jacob’s Ladder below. Here is an...
by Kimberly | Dec 22, 2017 | Knitting Patterns for Temperature Blankets, Temperature Project Gallery
My site is crochet-based, but I also want to share that temperature and mood projects can be knitted too! Here is a knitted Moss stitch temperature blanket. Here is a guide to knitting moss stitch: How to Knit Moss Stitch –...
by Kimberly | Dec 22, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery
There are multiple Chevron patterns out there. Working one that is single or half double crochet in the back loops only gives a nice thick blanket. What is really interesting about back loop crochet (chevron OR single crochet) is that it has a reversible look to it....
by Kimberly | Dec 22, 2017 | Temperature Charts and Gauges
I am considering using a non-rainbow spectrum palette. However, my OCD in keeping with what makes sense temperature wise keeps getting in my way. I LOVE anything ocean inspired (hence the sea star pattern I used this year), so was considering ocean colors, but they...
by Kimberly | Dec 19, 2017 | Daily Motif Patterns
So here was one of the ideas I was considering for this year, IF I do another motif a day. A daisy blanket. However, the daisies would remain the same for each square, and the color around it would change for the high temperature. Photo tutorial of how to...
by Kimberly | Dec 18, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery
A very simple and popular stitch to use for temperature blankets is the Moss or Granite stitch. Here are some instructions on the stitch from Moogly: Granite Stitch or Moss Stitch – Moogly Granite Stitch or Moss Stitch – moogly The Granite Stitch,...
by Kimberly | Dec 18, 2017 | Row Patterns, My Crochet Projects, Temperature Project Gallery
This is the pattern I used for my 2016 temperature blanket. Now, I have a tale of caution on this one. My first temperature blanket is still sitting UNFINISHED in a basket. It is finished through October something, and I still have the charts for it. However, the...
by Kimberly | Dec 18, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery
This is one of my favorite patterns. It can be used with transitioning yarn for an interesting look. Why not use it for a temperature blanket? I have seen it done in multiple ways. Since each ellipse requires two rows (to make a circle) you can have a very interesting...
by Kimberly | Dec 18, 2017 | Row Patterns
This might also be a good pattern to use for a temperature blanket done in rows. However, I would be careful about size. I think I did several test gauges and found this one might be too big/long. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be used. ...
