Crochet Temperature Blanket 2027: How to Plan Colours, Stitches and Size
One row per day, coloured by that day’s temperature, for a whole year. Here’s how to plan your 2027 temperature blanket: colour charts in °F and °C, stitch choice and a size that won’t end up 10 feet long.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Sport (#2) or DK (#3) yarn in 8–12 colours
- Hook
- 4–4.5 mm for sport/DK
- Time
- A few minutes a day for a year
- Finished size
- About 50 × 60–75 in (127 × 152–190 cm)
In this post
A temperature blanket records a whole year in yarn: every day you crochet one row in the colour that matches that day's temperature. By December 31 you have a striped blanket that shows your year's weather — heatwaves, cold snaps and all. January 1, 2027 is the perfect start, so now is the time to plan.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Step 1: Choose your size (the big decision)
365 rows add up. In worsted yarn, single crochet rows make a blanket about 90 inches long — too long for most people. Pick a method that fits:
| Method | Approximate length | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 row/day, moss stitch in sport yarn | 60–65 in | Our pick: flat, colourful, a good throw length |
| 1 row/day, sc in DK yarn | 70–75 in | A twin-length blanket |
| Half a row per day (high temp, then low temp) | Half the length | Shows both extremes each day |
| One granny square per day | Very large | Use small 3-round squares; or one square per week instead |
Step 2: Pick your temperature ranges
Look up the record lows and highs for your town and divide them into 8–12 colours. Here are examples for three climates — adjust them to yours.
| Colour | Cold climate (Canada, northern US) | Mild (UK, Pacific NW) | Warm (Australia, southern US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep purple | below 0°F (−18°C) | below 32°F (0°C) | below 50°F (10°C) |
| Navy | 0–14°F | 32–39°F (0–4°C) | 50–57°F (10–14°C) |
| Blue | 15–29°F | 40–46°F (4–8°C) | 58–64°F (14–18°C) |
| Teal | 30–44°F | 47–53°F (8–12°C) | 65–71°F (18–22°C) |
| Green | 45–59°F | 54–60°F (12–16°C) | 72–78°F (22–26°C) |
| Yellow | 60–74°F | 61–67°F (16–19°C) | 79–85°F (26–29°C) |
| Orange | 75–89°F | 68–74°F (20–23°C) | 86–92°F (30–33°C) |
| Red | 90°F+ (32°C+) | 75°F+ (24°C+) | 93°F+ (34°C+) |
Step 3: Choose yarn and stitch
- Yarn: one affordable yarn line with lots of colours, so every stripe feels the same. Buy enough for your most common colours early — dye lots change.
- Stitch: moss stitch (linen stitch) shows colours beautifully and lies flat. Hdc and sc work too.
- Width: about 50 in. In moss stitch with sport yarn, that's roughly 240–260 chains — swatch first.
Step 4: Set up your system
- Step 1: Make a colour card: a short length of each yarn taped next to its temperature range.
- Step 2: Decide which temperature you'll record: the daily high, the low, or the average. Stick with it.
- Step 3: Keep a log (a calendar or notes app) of each day's temperature from your local weather service, so you can catch up after busy weeks.
- Step 4: Add a marker row at the end of each month — a single row of one neutral colour — so you can find dates later.
- Step 5: Weave in ends every week, not at the end of the year.
Ideas that make it personal
- Birthday or anniversary blanket: record the year a baby was born.
- Mood or sky blanket: colour by mood, sky colour or steps walked.
- Australian summer: your blanket starts hot and cools mid-year — the stripes run the other way from the northern hemisphere.
Common questions
How many colours do I need for a temperature blanket?
8 to 12 colours is typical. Fewer colours give bold bands; more colours show finer changes.
How much yarn does a temperature blanket use?
About the same as any throw of the same size — 2,000–2,600 yd of worsted, or roughly 2,600–3,200 yd of sport/DK. The middle temperature colours get used most.
What if I fall behind?
Everyone does. Keep the temperature log and catch up on a weekend — the blanket doesn't know.
Starting January 1? Tell us your town and colours. 🌡️
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