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Temperature Project Tutorial
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Temperature Patterns - Motifs
Temperature Project Layouts
Temperature Technology Tools
Temperature Project Palettes & Gauges
Miscellaneous Information

Temperature Project Tutorials

Temperature Blanket Information

by | December 26, 2017 | Temperature Project Tutorials, Temperature Files, Weather Information Sources | 0 Comments

I am reposting my Temperature Blanket Information in a separate and new post because many people are searching for information as they look to start a project for 2018. Below is the same information that can be found by clicking on the Temperature Blankets tab in the...
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Patterns Done in Rows

by | December 3, 2017 | Temperature Project Tutorials, Row Patterns | 0 Comments

Here are some patterns done in rows. 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 pattern I used, even though...
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Temperature Project Gallery

Temperature Snake 2023

by | January 15, 2023 | My Crochet Projects, Temperature Project Gallery, Non-Blanket Patterns | 0 Comments

Here is a secondary project that I am working on - a temperature snake! This all started because the yarn I originally ordered and was hopeful about (it is metallic sparkle) proved to be too thin and rough for a blanket, so I changed my plan. I am using a 3.75 hook...
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2018 Temperature Blanket Progress

by | February 19, 2018 | Daily Motif Patterns, My Crochet Projects, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

I am two motifs shy of being completely caught up on this year's daily temperature blanket. This is an adaptation of a skull flower pattern. I changed the border to be a little more solid than the pattern's more lacy version. 3D Death Flower square 3 in 1 pattern by...
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2017 Temperature Blanket Finished

by | February 19, 2018 | Daily Motif Patterns, Pattern Sources for Temperature Projects, My Crochet Projects, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

I wanted to share my completed 2017 temperature blanket. I did have all the squares together, but I still needed to do the border. That has now been completed - I just did a simple hdc border.   This was a pattern based on: Crochet Pattern StarFish  by...
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Kaye Adolphson’s Mitered Square Pattern

by | February 19, 2018 | Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

  This pattern includes a rainfall, low, and high temperature. Here is the downloadable pattern:
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Ring Blanket

by | January 1, 2018 | Daily Motif Patterns, Monthly Motif Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

This is Karen Wolfram's blanket and what she has to say about it: Pattern is from an old Annie's Attic Mile a Minute book. It is called Baby Rings. Each ring is a days high temp. Each strip is a month. The colored row around the strip is the average low temp of that...
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Optical Illusion Squares

by | December 30, 2017 | Daily Motif Patterns, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

I don't have a photo example of a temperature blanket using this method, but this is another option for combining  highs and lows. Basically, you will work 2 sides for the high and 2 sides for the low, but you can include multiple days if you wish. Lots of ways to use...
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Mitered Square

by | December 30, 2017 | Daily Motif Patterns, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

Mitered Squares are another option that some have used for temperature blankets. You can include highs and lows really nicely with a mitered square. The example in the photo below is a good example of a high and low option. Mitered squares can be solid, or more open...
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Solid Granny Square

by | December 30, 2017 | Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

If you were wanting to incorporate both highs and lows, a solid granny square (or regular granny) is a good pattern to use. In fact, a granny or solid granny lends itself to adding more details if you wish. In the photo on the left, Anita Havel Powell incorporated...
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Monthly “Strip” Blanket

by | December 26, 2017 | Row Patterns, Pattern Sources for Temperature Projects, Monthly Motif Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

Here is a photo example that was NOT based on my grid that I posted this morning. This just happened to come up in a group post and I asked Janelle Dupree's permission to use her photo for an example. She came up with the idea, and it just seemed to go with my grid,...
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Framed Church Window

by | December 22, 2017 | Daily Motif Patterns, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Yarn Palettes for Temperature Projects, Temperature Project Gallery, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

Here is another idea for a temperature blanket. Framed Church Window. This project was done by Sherrie Hancock.     Framed Church Windows 6 in. Framed Church Windows 6 in. My site is all about my life as a crochet artist. Includes free crochet patterns....
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Temperature Project Layouts

Leap Year, 6-Day, 7×9 Blanket Planning Sheet

by | January 11, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

I have created an Excel file with conditional formatting for a Leap Year, 7x9 layout. Each motif/square is 6-days worth of temperatures. (366/6=61 squares + 2 = 63 total squares. The extra 2 squares can either be blank OR include Dec 26-Dec 31st and Jan 1-6) [download...
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Get Ready for 2020 Temperature Motif Projects for Hot to Cold Climates

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This is an Excel file for recording temperatures for a motif blanket that is 18x21 motifs. This means 378 squares - Jan 1-Jan 1, with one blank square in between the months. It has conditional formatting and will change color when you type in the...
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Get Ready for 2020 Temperature Motif Projects for Warmer Climates

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This is an Excel file for recording temperatures for a motif blanket that is 18x21 motifs. This means 378 squares - Jan 1-Jan 1, with one blank square in between the months. It has conditional formatting and will change color when you type in the...
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Hexagon Layouts

by | January 6, 2019 | Temperature Project Layouts | 0 Comments

This was time consuming, and caused many headaches, but I devised some hexagon grids in EXCEL. When exporting as pdfs, they did not come out as "pretty" as they were in Excel. I plan on trying to work out conditional formatting, but I can either only do highs or high...
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Diagonal Grid for 4 and 5 Alternating Squares

by | December 29, 2018 | Temperature Project Layouts, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

Decided on a whim to take my 4 & 5 day alternating square idea and put it into a diagonal pattern instead of going across rows. So here is that file for anyone that is interested!! Considering also doing a mixed square combination - like from Moogly CALs. You can...
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Octagons and Squares Pattern Grid

by | February 11, 2018 | Temperature Project Layouts, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

Here is another new grid that could be used for temperature or yearly crochet projects. Now to find an octagon pattern. This is modeled off of quilting and someone else's previous Persian Tiles project.
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4 Day Hexagon Grid

by | February 11, 2018 | Temperature Project Layouts, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

I have added another hexagon grid to work from. This is a 4-Day hex grid. Starts with a 4 day before the start of the year, and the last hex overlaps into the next year by 3 days. I am working on a 5-day one also.  
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Skip-a-Day

by | December 31, 2017 | Temperature Project Layouts, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

Don't want to do 365 rows? or 365 motifs? How about half of the work. You will still get a decent temperature blanket by doing every other day. This might leave out some freak weather perhaps, if you had a really crazy cold day or something in the middle of summer,...
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Hexagon Grid

by | December 31, 2017 | Temperature Project Layouts, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

Here is a planning grid for putting together a hexagon blanket. I love African Flower patterns. There is so much potential for highs, lows, averages, etc. You will notice that the grid doesn't actually show hexagon shapes. Here is an example of an...
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New Grid for a Combination of 5 Days and 4 Days

by | December 28, 2017 | Temperature Project Layouts, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

I have a new grid ready for non-leap years! In this version, it alternates between motifs that show 5 days of temperatures and 4 days of temperatures - fitting in all 365 days without any blank squares!! I am excited about the perfect fit aspect to this grid. Also...
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Temperature Project Palettes & Gauges

Leap Year, 6-Day, 7×9 Blanket Planning Sheet

by | January 11, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

I have created an Excel file with conditional formatting for a Leap Year, 7x9 layout. Each motif/square is 6-days worth of temperatures. (366/6=61 squares + 2 = 63 total squares. The extra 2 squares can either be blank OR include Dec 26-Dec 31st and Jan 1-6) [download...
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Get Ready for 2020 Temperature Motif Projects for Hot to Cold Climates

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This is an Excel file for recording temperatures for a motif blanket that is 18x21 motifs. This means 378 squares - Jan 1-Jan 1, with one blank square in between the months. It has conditional formatting and will change color when you type in the...
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Get Ready for 2020 Temperature Motif Projects for Warmer Climates

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This is an Excel file for recording temperatures for a motif blanket that is 18x21 motifs. This means 378 squares - Jan 1-Jan 1, with one blank square in between the months. It has conditional formatting and will change color when you type in the...
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New Leap Year Excel File Coming Soon!

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

I am currently working on an Excel document with conditional formatting in a grid pattern for leap year. My previous documents have not been in a grid pattern that matches the motif layout. Only issue will be that I can't do both low and high in this document until I...
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New Tracking Charts

by | December 28, 2018 | Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

Excel with conditional formatting There are two versions of these Excel charts. One is the current version, and one is an older version. You can use these charts for tracking temperature, and there are several versions in the document on different tabs. Use only the...
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Excel Files with Temperature Charts and Conditional Formatting

by | December 26, 2017 | Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

I am reposting links to some files for tracking temperatures. The files are in Excel, and there are several sheets available within each file to choose from. What you choose depends on where you live and the temperature range there, and how many colors you would like...
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Framed Church Window

by | December 22, 2017 | Daily Motif Patterns, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Yarn Palettes for Temperature Projects, Temperature Project Gallery, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

Here is another idea for a temperature blanket. Framed Church Window. This project was done by Sherrie Hancock.     Framed Church Windows 6 in. Framed Church Windows 6 in. My site is all about my life as a crochet artist. Includes free crochet patterns....
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Alternative Color Palettes

by | December 22, 2017 | Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

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...
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7°F Dual Color Temperature Gauge for Variant Climates

by | November 25, 2017 | Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

Here is a dual color temperature gauge in °F that could be used for areas with a colder winter.  
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3-5°F Dual Color Temperature Gauge for Warm Areas

by | November 25, 2017 | Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This dual color temperature chart is the one that I developed for use in my 2017 temperature blanket. I wanted to do a high/low project, but since I live in southern California, I ran a test of the color combinations for 2016 and thought that it wouldn't come out with...
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Temperature Project Patterns for Rows

Moss Stitch C2C

by | January 4, 2018 | Row Patterns | 0 Comments

Did you know there was a diagonal version of the Moss stitch? Why not use it for a row-a-day temperature blanket? Every Trick on the Hook has a pattern and video to follow here.
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Monthly “Strip” Blanket

by | December 26, 2017 | Row Patterns, Pattern Sources for Temperature Projects, Monthly Motif Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

Here is a photo example that was NOT based on my grid that I posted this morning. This just happened to come up in a group post and I asked Janelle Dupree's permission to use her photo for an example. She came up with the idea, and it just seemed to go with my grid,...
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Linen Stitch

by | December 22, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

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 temperature...
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Jacob’s Ladder

by | December 22, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

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 example of...
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Chevron

by | December 22, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

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....
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Moss or Granite Stitch

by | December 18, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

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, also known as...
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Ribbon Afghan

by | December 18, 2017 | Row Patterns, My Crochet Projects, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

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...
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Ellipse

by | December 18, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

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...
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Lazy Waves

by | December 18, 2017 | Row Patterns | 0 Comments

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.   Lazy Waves...
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C2C (Corner to Corner)

by | December 18, 2017 | Row Patterns, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

Why not keep it simple? Use a Corner to Corner pattern to create your temperature blanket. You can do that in several different ways. Come people have done so many "blocks" per day. Some have done a row per day (short rows at the beginning and end of the year).  Here...
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Temperature Project Patterns for Motifs

Update on 6-Day Temperature Blanket

by | January 13, 2020 | Multiple Day Motif Patterns, My Crochet Projects | 0 Comments

Here is my progress update on my 2020 6-Day temperature blanket. Dec 26-31, Jan 1-6, Jan 7-12. Methodology: Gather both the low temps and high temps for six days and use the colors to make the motif, without worrying about the actual order. So, for example, the Jan...
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6 Day Motif, Dec 26-31

by | January 11, 2020 | Multiple Day Motif Patterns, My Crochet Projects | 0 Comments

Here is my first square. December 26-31. This is the first square from the Moogly CAL. The center is the overall low, and the other colors are the daily highs. Here is the Excel file I am using. The pattern for the square is here.
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Leap Year, 6-Day, 7×9 Blanket Planning Sheet

by | January 11, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

I have created an Excel file with conditional formatting for a Leap Year, 7x9 layout. Each motif/square is 6-days worth of temperatures. (366/6=61 squares + 2 = 63 total squares. The extra 2 squares can either be blank OR include Dec 26-Dec 31st and Jan 1-6) [download...
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Get Ready for 2020 Temperature Motif Projects for Hot to Cold Climates

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This is an Excel file for recording temperatures for a motif blanket that is 18x21 motifs. This means 378 squares - Jan 1-Jan 1, with one blank square in between the months. It has conditional formatting and will change color when you type in the...
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Get Ready for 2020 Temperature Motif Projects for Warmer Climates

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This is an Excel file for recording temperatures for a motif blanket that is 18x21 motifs. This means 378 squares - Jan 1-Jan 1, with one blank square in between the months. It has conditional formatting and will change color when you type in the...
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Mystical Lanterns Patterns

by | January 2, 2019 | Daily Motif Patterns | 0 Comments

I am still debating options while I wait for yarn to arrive.   I was testing out this paid pattern - Mystical Lanterns by Janie Crowfoot - with DK yarn and a smaller hook than the pattern calls for. I worked out a pattern for 365 shapes but the blanket will be wider...
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Six Degrees of Separation – by Dedri Uys

by | December 28, 2018 | Multiple Day Motif Patterns | 0 Comments

The pattern below is not mine - but I think it would be perfect for a Temperature Project! I would have to do the math, etc., but here are some ideas: 6 day motif - each "leaf" being a day 7 day motif - each "leaf" being a day, and then the border being the 7th day 2...
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Moon Phases

by | December 26, 2018 | Daily Motif Patterns | 0 Comments

Have you thought about incorporating the moon phases into your temperature blanket? It could be done by making an applique (see below). I have an idea for how to make a moon phase motif....have to work on that.   Moon Phase Choker Moon Phase Choker Source:...
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2018 Temperature Blanket Progress

by | February 19, 2018 | Daily Motif Patterns, My Crochet Projects, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

I am two motifs shy of being completely caught up on this year's daily temperature blanket. This is an adaptation of a skull flower pattern. I changed the border to be a little more solid than the pattern's more lacy version. 3D Death Flower square 3 in 1 pattern by...
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2017 Temperature Blanket Finished

by | February 19, 2018 | Daily Motif Patterns, Pattern Sources for Temperature Projects, My Crochet Projects, Temperature Project Gallery | 0 Comments

I wanted to share my completed 2017 temperature blanket. I did have all the squares together, but I still needed to do the border. That has now been completed - I just did a simple hdc border.   This was a pattern based on: Crochet Pattern StarFish  by...
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Temperature Project Tools

New Excel File for 2018 Temperature Blankets

by | November 25, 2017 | Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges, Tech Tools | 0 Comments

I have been working on a new file for 2018 Temperature Blankets. This document allows you to enter the temperature (in °F) and have it automatically put in the color in the box what to use. There are several options in this file - look on every sheet. I still have not...
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Miscellaneous Temperature Information

Temperature Snake 2023

by | January 15, 2023 | My Crochet Projects, Temperature Project Gallery, Non-Blanket Patterns | 0 Comments

Here is a secondary project that I am working on - a temperature snake! This all started because the yarn I originally ordered and was hopeful about (it is metallic sparkle) proved to be too thin and rough for a blanket, so I changed my plan. I am using a 3.75 hook...
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Leap Year, 6-Day, 7×9 Blanket Planning Sheet

by | January 11, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

I have created an Excel file with conditional formatting for a Leap Year, 7x9 layout. Each motif/square is 6-days worth of temperatures. (366/6=61 squares + 2 = 63 total squares. The extra 2 squares can either be blank OR include Dec 26-Dec 31st and Jan 1-6) [download...
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Get Ready for 2020 Temperature Motif Projects for Hot to Cold Climates

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This is an Excel file for recording temperatures for a motif blanket that is 18x21 motifs. This means 378 squares - Jan 1-Jan 1, with one blank square in between the months. It has conditional formatting and will change color when you type in the...
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Get Ready for 2020 Temperature Motif Projects for Warmer Climates

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Project Layouts, Daily Motif Patterns, Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

This is an Excel file for recording temperatures for a motif blanket that is 18x21 motifs. This means 378 squares - Jan 1-Jan 1, with one blank square in between the months. It has conditional formatting and will change color when you type in the...
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New Leap Year Excel File Coming Soon!

by | January 3, 2020 | Temperature Files, Temperature Charts and Gauges | 0 Comments

I am currently working on an Excel document with conditional formatting in a grid pattern for leap year. My previous documents have not been in a grid pattern that matches the motif layout. Only issue will be that I can't do both low and high in this document until I...
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Weather Pattern

by | January 3, 2019 | Weather Project Gallery | 0 Comments

This is a paid pattern and was designed for a preschool book, but I thought it was cute and related to weather. Might be a little large for a 365 day motif pattern, and might take too long to do. 'Whatever the Weather' book Quiet Book Pattern Crochet Pattern...
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Diagonal Grid for 4 and 5 Alternating Squares

by | December 29, 2018 | Temperature Project Layouts, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

Decided on a whim to take my 4 & 5 day alternating square idea and put it into a diagonal pattern instead of going across rows. So here is that file for anyone that is interested!! Considering also doing a mixed square combination - like from Moogly CALs. You can...
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Knit Pattern Suggestion – Fish Motif

by | December 24, 2018 | Knitting Patterns for Temperature Blankets | 0 Comments

I don't knit, but stumbled on this pattern and thought it would be an excellent option for a temperature blanket with a sea theme. A Recipe for Fish pattern by April Broken A Recipe for Fish pattern by April Broken NOT the Knitters Magazine version. To make smaller...
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Octagons and Squares Pattern Grid

by | February 11, 2018 | Temperature Project Layouts, Multiple Day Motif Patterns, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

Here is another new grid that could be used for temperature or yearly crochet projects. Now to find an octagon pattern. This is modeled off of quilting and someone else's previous Persian Tiles project.
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4 Day Hexagon Grid

by | February 11, 2018 | Temperature Project Layouts, Temperature Files | 0 Comments

I have added another hexagon grid to work from. This is a 4-Day hex grid. Starts with a 4 day before the start of the year, and the last hex overlaps into the next year by 3 days. I am working on a 5-day one also.  
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