Thinking about creating a crochet temperature blanket but not sure where to start? Or maybe you love the idea but want something a little different?
Look no further! This post is packed with inspiration just for you. Discover 10 unique patterns (including some freebies!) to spark your creativity. If you need help getting started be sure to check out my Temperature Blanket Crochet Guide; and More!
I’ve carefully selected a range of projects, from those wonderfully manageable ones where a week’s worth of crocheting fits into your weekend coffee break, to more intricate designs that will test your skills and reward you with a stunning crochet temperature blanket.
So, get ready to explore these ideas and find the perfect crochet temperature blanket to kick off!
1. Flower Shower Blanket by Haak Maar Raak – Paid Pattern
This gorgeous pattern just screams “crochet temperature blanket potential”!
Imagine a year’s worth of daily temperatures beautifully captured in these stunning motifs. While the blog’s bright color choices are inspiring, I’m also picturing a cozy, muted palette with a soft cream replacing the white.
For an extra touch of seasonal flair (especially if you enjoy all four!), consider using different colors for the white border of each flower to represent spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Before diving into a year-long project, I highly recommend crocheting a test flower first. Measure it carefully, and then do a little math to estimate the final blanket size.
If it seems a bit ambitious, don’t hesitate to go down a hook size (and perhaps a yarn weight as well) to achieve your desired dimensions.
2. Temperature Afghan by Brendas Blog – Free Crochet Pattern!
This stunning pattern features the wonderful world of Tunisian crochet, from a left-handed perspective!
Now, if Tunisian isn’t your jam, or if you crochet right-handed, don’t let that deter you for a second! I have total faith that your creative crochet brain is already buzzing with possibilities.
Imagine translating those gorgeous columns into simple rows of single crochet in a width of your choosing.
Then, check out the border; picture working the first row in single crochet, then adding those lovely treble (US term) drops at regular intervals. For the second row, just mirror that magic, dropping your trebles next to the ones below. Easy peasy, right?
Brenda’s design is truly inspiring, and I just know you can put your own amazing spin on it!
3. Flower Mosaic Shawl by Annelies Baes – Paid Pattern
Hear me out on this next one, because it’s a concept budding with potential!
We’re looking at an adorable pattern that, as written, boasts an incredible 1035 flowers. Now, that’s clearly a blooming abundance, far exceeding the 365 flowers you’d need for a year-long temperature project. But, as always in the world of crafting, this is where your creativity can truly blossom!
Think about the possibilities here. You could absolutely play around with this design. Imagine making the individual flowers a little larger, which would mean you’d need fewer to cover the same area. Or, you could modify the overall shawl to be a bit smaller, creating a more petite but equally stunning piece.
And here’s another idea: consider using an accent color, perhaps a classic white or a soft cream, for the majority of the flowers. This would create a beautiful, neutral canvas. Then, the colored flowers, each representing the temperature of a specific day, would truly pop, creating a vibrant and eye-catching effect against that serene background.
It’s a project that invites imagination and personalization at every stitch!
4. Temperature Snake by Mariel Dickert – Free Crochet Pattern!
This free pattern for a crochet temperature snake is absolutely perfect. It’s super manageable at just one round a day on your growing serpentine friend. Seriously, it could be as little as a 20-minute commitment per week if you batch your rounds!
Imagine watching your colorful crochet snake grow throughout the year, each stripe representing the day’s temperature, and you could knock out a whole week’s worth while enjoying your weekend coffee.
Sounds like a delightfully low-pressure and unique way to track the year’s temperatures. Go check out this charming crochet snake pattern!
5. Linen square temperature blanket by TL Yarn Crafts – Free Crochet Pattern!
Get ready to dive into a project that feels as luxurious as it looks!
This blanket has such a decadent texture, can you even imagine how cozy that will be?! And the design? Absolutely classic, meaning this isn’t just a blanket, it’s going to be a beautiful keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come!
What’s super cool is the flexibility in how you make it; you can choose to celebrate each season in a corner or create a gorgeous tapestry of months as individual squares! Plus, the best part? They’ve already thought through all the little details, like how to handle those extra days in each month!
This is such a rewarding and enjoyable project, and the end result is going to be absolutely stunning
6. Emma’s Temperature Amigurumi Giraffe by Alison North – Paid Pattern
Get ready for an adventure in amigurumi, because this next project, a ridiculously adorable giraffe, is going to be a rewarding undertaking! While it might require a bit of creative spirit on your part, the end result promises to be absolutely worth it.
Now, if you delve into the project details, you’ll find that the provided link doesn’t lead directly to a finished pattern for this specific magnificent creature. Instead, it guides you to the foundational base pattern that was cleverly adapted.
All the crucial details are provided: the exact yarns she chose, how she ingeniously calculated the additions to supersize the pattern; She even throws in some invaluable tips on achieving that perfectly straight, elegant giraffe neck!
Imagine the joy of creating this piece. It has all the hallmarks of an absolutely treasured heirloom gift, perfect for any giraffe enthusiast or a special little one in your life. This isn’t just a crochet project; it’s an opportunity to craft a companion.
7. Cloud Pillow by Peach & Page and Crochet Balls by Look at What I Made – Free Crochet Patterns!
I have seen this blank cloud turned into a brilliant idea (the creative originator I unfortunately haven’t been able to identify to give proper credit) who took the concept of a temperature blanket to a wonderfully whimsical new level!
Imagine this: a lovingly crocheted cloud, complete with a sweet, embroidered smile, serving as the backdrop for a truly unique temperature project. Along the bottom edge of this cheerful cloud, twelve distinct spots are marked out, one for each month of the year.
Then, the daily magic begins! Each day, a small crochet ball is created, its color specifically chosen to represent that day’s temperature. These individual temperature balls are then strung together, month by month.
January’s string, for instance, would begin on the left, with the very first ball at the bottom of the string representing the first day of the month, and the ball at the top marking the month’s end. These colorful strings are then hung from their designated spot on the cloud.
While the example used a vibrant rainbow palette, which undoubtedly looks stunning, part of the beauty of this project is its adaptability. You could envision this looking absolutely amazing in any coordinating color scheme, perhaps matching a room’s decor or a favorite seasonal palette.
It’s a delightful, visual representation of the year’s ebb and flow, just make sure to hang it high on a wall so no little fingers can yank it down!
8. Josephines Rainbow Blanket by Haak Maar Raak – Free Crochet Pattern!
Prepare yourselves, because I am absolutely head-over-heels for this rainbow blanket from Haak Maar Raak!
Seriously, ‘gorgeous’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. If you remember her stunning Flower Shower Blanket from the start of this blog, you know she has a knack for beautiful designs. But these triangles? They just pop!
The best part is, once you’ve got them all made, the creative freedom is all yours – you get to play around with the arrangement to perfectly match your taste.
9. Circle in a Square Temperature blanket by Apricot Polkadot – Free Crochet Pattern!
Here’s another fantastic option for a daily temperature project!
This one focuses on creating a simple little square that you can easily complete in just minutes each day. For this one, consider keeping a little notebook handy to keep track of which square belongs to which day and to think about how you’ll join them all together as you go (join each week?).
And for anyone who loves a visual guide, this pattern even includes a super helpful video tutorial – making it even easier to jump right in!
10. Mijo Crochet Merry-Go-Round Hexagon by Mijo Crochet – Free Crochet Pattern!
Prepare to make something truly breathtaking!
This, if made as a crochet temperature blanket, works up as an intricate field of flowers!
The way it’s designed is so clever, you’ll build each floral motif with your temperature colors for the first seven rows (think seven days of the week) and then frame it beautifully with an accent color for the 8th row.
Now, there is a fun little ‘conundrum’ with 52 weeks in the year, you’ll have one extra day to figure out how to represent (or get creative with!). And those leap years add an extra little twist that you’ll have to ignore or get creative with…
But honestly, just imagine the gorgeous, unique temperature blanket of flowers you’ll create with this – it’s going to be stunning!
Go Forth and Conquer!
Phew! Good luck picking a winner amongst this pile!
Whether you’re drawn to the low-pressure charm of the crochet temperature snake, captivated by the vibrant beauty of the rainbow blanket, intrigued by the decadent texture of a keepsake, or excited by the quick wins of daily hexagons leading to an intricate floral masterpiece, we hope this collection of patterns has sparked your creativity!
The world of the crochet temperature blanket is vast and full of exciting possibilities. Now it’s your turn to explore these ideas, pick your favorite, and get stitching your own unique story of the year in yarn. Happy crocheting, and we can’t wait to see what you create!