What if I told you that you could practice a bit of mindful crocheting while also working on one of the most beautiful and colorful projects you’ve ever seen? Today we’re exploring the kaleidoscopic world of crochet temperature blanket ideas, along with a sprinkle of other temperature-inspired crochet goodies that will leave you feeling inspired and fulfilled.
But wait, what exactly is a temperature blanket? Well, picture this: a crochet blanket that tells the story of the year, one day at a time. Each day’s temperature is represented by a different color, and as the months roll by, your blanket becomes a visual diary of the weather. It’s like Mother Nature’s own color palette guiding your creative crochet journey. But there’s more than one way to make them which is where this list of crochet temperature blanket ideas comes in handy!
First up, we have the modular crochet temperature blanket ideas, where smaller motifs are created day by day and then assembled at the end of the year. These offer a sense of accomplishment with every square completed. On the flip side, there are blankets worked in larger sections, such as strips. These are perfect for those who prefer a more structured approach and enjoy seeing the gradual progression of colors as the year unfolds. And, of course, we can’t forget the classic temperature blankets, where you simply work in rows, adding a new row each day.
Whether you opt for modular, sectional, or traditional, your temperature blanket will become a cherished keepsake, preserving memories and meteorological marvels with every stitch. So, which style tickles your crochet fancy? Let’s dive into some fabulous crochet temperature blanket ideas to inspire your next crochet adventure!
Linen Square Temp Blanket
This temperature blanket design uses 12 large linen stitch square to represent each month of the year. You’ll change colors for each row of your squares based on the day’s temperatures. I love the visual separation between the months and how each month’s square is uniquely colored.
Designer: TL Yarn Crafts
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Superwash Merino (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Birth Temperature Blanket
Traditional style crochet temperature blanket ideas simply have you pick a stitch and work in regular rows. This design uses chevron slip stitch ribbing so that the blanket doesn’t end up super long even with a whopping total of 365 rows. The designer chose to use the daily temperatures from the year of the their birth rather than the current year for more sentimental value.
Designer: CrochetKim
Yarn: Stylecraft Batik Double Knitting (DK Weight #3)
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LGBT Pride Temperature Blanket
You might think to make cold temperatures blue or green and warm temperatures yellow or orange, but you can choose whatever color palette you’d like. This design utilizes a rainbow color palette to show off LGBT pride. The simple ripple stitch design looks extra fun in bright colors, don’t you think?
Designer: Zoë Potrac for WoolBox
Yarn: WoolBox UK Imagine Classic Anti-Pilling DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Chevron Temperature Blanket
You’ll be crocheting one chevron strip per month with this design idea. Each day of the month is represented with 5 rows of back loop single crochet stitches. This design yields a smaller lap size throw so it’s a good project choice if you can’t commit to a larger blanket.
Designer: William Sexton
Yarn: Lion Brand Truboo (DK Weight #3)
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Tunisian Crochet Temperature Blanket
Fans of the tunisian crochet technique are sure to admire the next one of our crochet temperature blanket ideas. This design uses the tunisian simple stitch along with a single and double crochet stitch border. The technique produces a dense fabric that resembles knitting. There’s no holes so the blanket will be quite warm and cozy.
Designer: Sam Bartley
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Mirage Temperature Blanket
Here’s a great example of a non-traditional color palette for a crochet temperature blanket pattern. You don’t have to pick super bright colors if your style leans more towards earth tones and shades of blue. This pattern uses the interlocking block stitch which involves single, half double, and double crochet stitches. The modular design has you make 1 block per month and then seam them all together at the end.
Designer: Buttonnose Crochet
Yarn: Fiddlesticks (Australia) Superb 8 (DK Weight #3)
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Temp Hexi
Skip the squares and make your temperature blanket with hexagons instead. The 7 rounds of each hexagon motif represent the 7 days of the week. When you are done with the year, you will have 52 unique hexagons to seam together into a stunning throw. The free temperature blanket pattern calls for half double, double, and treble crochet stitches along with front and back post stitches.
Designer: ti.crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Linen Pixel Temperature Blanket
This may look like a modular design, but it is actually crocheted in strips that are joined together as you go. That means no sewing for you and less weaving in ends if you have a few days in a row that are all the same temperature. Each block still represents one day, so the blanket ends up being quite large. It’s queen size!
Designer: TL Yarn Crafts
Yarn: Green Letter Day DK Merino (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Ultimate Temperature Blanket
While worsted weight and thicker yarns are more popular choices for crochet blankets, a thinner weight yarn like DK can help keep your temperature blanket project from becoming too big. This design is worked in rows of moss stitch (a.k.a. linen stitch) which helps soften the transition between the colors of each row.
Designer: The Secret Yarnery
Yarn: Ice Yarns Favorite & Ice Yarns Icy Baby (DK Weight #3)
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Ella’s Temperature Blanket
For really unique crochet temperature blanket ideas, look no further than this stunning spiral design. Each spiral motif has 3 colors: 1 to represent the high temperature of the day, 1 to represent the low temperature of the day, and 1 to record the amount of rainfall. The pattern calls for UK double, half treble, and treble crochet stitches along with some surface slip stitches.
Designer: Kaye Adolphson
Yarn: BC Garn Alba GOTS (Sport Weight #2)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Quilted Temperature Blanket
Crocheting one little square a day, you’re sure to feel accomplished at the end of the year. This pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with some post stitches. Each 2 round square represents one day and you can choose whether to record just the high, just the low, or both. The designer decided to only record both temps on days that represent a special time so that those squares would stand out.
Designer: While They Dream
Yarn: Knit Picks City Tweed DK (DK Weight #3)
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Temperature Snake
If the idea of working on a large project like a temperature afghan for an entire year seems a bit daunting, then why not make this temperature snake instead. With just single crochet stitches, this easy design lets you record your year in yarn with only spending a little bit of time on it each day.
Designer: Mixed Kreations Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Temperature Beach Wrap
Speaking of crochet temperature blanket ideas that think outside the blanket box, check out this design for a cute and colorful beach wrap. The pattern uses single and half double crochet stitches to make a large rectangle with a slit left open in the center for a neck hole.
Designer: Hook, Yarn and Sweater
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Cobram Temperature Blanket
When you are thinking about what color scheme you would like to use for your temperature blanket, looking around you is a fun way to find inspiration. Think about the colors of your walls, your furniture, and the art pieces you have hung in your home to create a design that will coordinate well. The grays, blues, and yellows of this modular pattern work beautifully with the mustard chair. The pattern calls for regular and front post UK treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Kaye Adolphson
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal (Fingering Weight #1)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Primrose Hexagon Temperature Blanket
This design puts the colors for both the high and low temp of the day together in a single hexagon to create beautiful contrast and really make the floral motif stand out. The pattern calls for UK treble crochet and puff stitches. You’ll need 368 hexagons to make the full blanket, so the designer recommends making starting, middle, and ending squares to act as markers.
Designer: Sassy Sheep
Yarn: Stylecraft Special Double Knit (DK Weight #3)
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Bias Granny Temperature Blanket
You can choose modular crochet temperature blanket ideas and skip the sewing with join-as-you-go granny squares. The granny squares themselves are crocheted normally but they are laid out on the bias to create diagonal rows of squares. This is a fun twist on a traditional idea and I love the trendy color palette that the designer chose.
Designer: TL Yarn Crafts
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Mosaic Temperature Blanket
The mosaic crochet technique uses basic stitches to create a wonderfully dense and softly textured surface and this mosaic crochet stitch is the simplest one there is. Much like with moss stitch, the lines between rows of the stitch pattern are blurred which helps soften the transitions between color changes. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: One Skein of Love
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca (Sport Weight #2)
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Corner Temperature Blanket
If straight rows of granny stitch seem a bit too simple for a project you’re going to spend an entire year on, then maybe you will prefer this mitered granny square version. The pattern has you start at one corner of the blanket and then work your way diagonally across to the other corner. Each row represents one day of the year.
Designer: CraftyRie
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Mosaic Temperature Blanket
There are an endless amount of ways to crochet using the mosaic technique, so it can be hard to choose just one. For this design, each month uses a different mosaic stitch design. This is a great way to create distinction between the months, to keep you engaged in the project from start to finish, and it makes the blanket look extra cool too.
Designer: BebaBlanket Designs
Yarn: Stylecraft Special Double Knit (DK Weight #3)
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Tunisian Crochet Temperature Blanket
Here’s another one of our crochet temperature blanket ideas for all you tunisian crochet fans out there. The blanket consists of 5 join-as-you-go panels crocheted with the tunisian simple stitch. Even if you have never tried tunisian crochet before, this would be a good first project to try it out on since you’ll get plenty of practice.
Designer: TL Yarn Crafts
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Temperature Scarf
If you’ve ever felt like you’re being haunted by all your projects left half done, then you might balk at the idea of starting on a large project like a square temperature blanket. You can still jump on the temperature project bandwagon by making a colorful scarf instead. The pattern calls for just half double crochet stitches.
Designer: Fiber Flux
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Faded Fantasy Temperature Blanket
While most temperature-inspired design use a wide range of color combination, this design showcases 8 similar shades throughout the whole blanket to create a stunning fade. Higher temperatures are denoted with darker shades and lower temperatures with lighter shades. The pattern is worked from corner to corner using single crochet stitches.
Designer: It’s all in a Nutshell
Yarn: Scheepjes Metropolis (Fingering Weight #1)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Temperature Dress
Now you can wear the weather with this design for a crochet temperature dress. Memorialize a special period of time in your life with this stunning little number and take a walk down memory lane every time you wear it. You’ll be using just half double crochet stitches for this design, so it’s easier than it looks.
Designer: Anika Gearhart-Edwards
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Bohemian Temperature Wrap
Wrap yourself in memories with this beautiful Bohemian Temperature Wrap. The linen stitch triangle is kept from becoming enormous with the use of thin fingering weight yarn. The thin yarn also gives this wrap a lovely drape that looks just as nice wrapped around the shoulders as it does wrapped snug around your neck.
Designer: It’s all in a Nutshell
Yarn: Scheepjes Cotton 8 (Fingering Weight #1)
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C2C Temperature Blanket
Corner to corner crochet isn’t just for graphgans. You can also use this technique to make a beautiful temperature blanket, working one row for each day of the year. I like the way that this makes the colder months of the year less obvious since the rows on either end are shorter than the rows in the middle. Talk about a celebration of summer!
Designer: It’s all in a Nutshell
Yarn: Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat and
Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush (Lace Weight #0)
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Final Thoughts on Our Crochet Temperature Blanket Ideas
In the world of crochet, temperature blanket patterns stand out as both creative canvases and time capsules. You can start a temperature project any time, it doesn’t have to be on January 1st. You can look back on the last year for the daily temperatures or pick a special year such as your birth year or the year of a wedding.
Which of these crochet temperature blanket ideas inspired you to start your own temperature blanket or other temperature project?
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