It’s been awhile since I tracked temperatures for a temperature blanket, but this yarn and pattern started rolling around in my head and I couldn’t resist.
I have three other temperature blanket patterns on my blog, and the Split-Square Temperature Blanket has sold over 600 copies on my Etsy store. That is my absolute best seller. Somehow the Facebook algorithm landed me on a temperature blanket group and the colors and patterns were very inspiring.
I came across Stylecraft DK Batik yarn a while ago and the muted, varied colors called to me. I am used to Stylecraft Special DK, which comes in plentiful skeins of 3.5 oz. each. Unfortunately, I didn’t read closely enough and the Batik yarn comes in skeins of only 1.8 oz. (and costs more because it contains 20% wool). After finishing most of January, I’ve already gone through one skein of green. I guess I’ll be watching the sales to order more soon. I chose only 8 colors this year, with Graphite being used as a spacer. The other colors are Raspberry, Coral, Old Gold, Pistachio, Sage, Teal, and Heather. You can see how I divided the temperatures in the picture above.
This year, I decided on a blanket made of hexigons tracking the low and high temperatures each day with one hex dividing each month. After some perfecting, the Hexi Temp Blanket pattern was born. It is a join-as-you-go blanket similar to the method used in the Temperature Blanket Squared pattern.
Hexi Temp Blanket Pattern
Note: This is a pattern in progress. The final pattern will not be able to be released until Jan. 2025.
Size: To-be-determined
Gauge: To-be-determined
Hook: G-Hook (4mm)
Yarn: Stylecraft DK Batik in a variety of colors. I purchased 2 skeins each, but will need more. The final amount will depend on the local temperatures in your area.
Abbreviations:
BLO-Crochet in back loop only
SC-single crochet
Sl St-slip stitch
St-stitch
DC-double crochet
Ch-chain
Special stitch
Standing dc: Attach yarn with sl st on hook. YO and insert into BLO of and dc of row 2. YO and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO and pull through first 2 loops, YO and pull through last 2 loops.
For this pattern, you will need to track the temperature each day in your area or a different area of your choosing using a weather app. I have chosen to use weather.com. Looking at the monthly record, I will track the high and low temperatures. For more information on temperature tracking, check out this post.
First Hex
Using the color of yarn that corresponds to Day 1 Low Temp, ch 4. Sl st to first chain to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (this counts as your first DC here and throughout). 11 dc in ring. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (12 dc made)
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. Fasten off. (24 dc made)
Round 3: All stitches in this round are in the back loop only (BLO) Using the color of yarn that corresponds to Day 1 High Temp, standing dc in the back loop (BLO) of any st. [2 dc in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 st). Repeat 5 times. 2 dc in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Join with sl st to top of the standing dc. (36 dc, 6 ch 2 spaces made)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next 2 st. *[Dc, ch 3, dc] in ch 2 space. Dc in next 3 st, ch 1, dc in next 3 st.** Repeat from * to ** five times. [Dc, ch3, dc] in ch 2 space. Dc in next 3 st. ch 1, sl st to beginning ch 2. Fasten off. (48 dc, 6 ch 1, 6 ch3 spaces made)
Second Hex (and any Hex that joins on one side only)
Complete Rounds 1-3 as written above.
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next 2 st. *[Dc, ch 3, dc] in ch 2 space. Dc in next 3 st, ch 1, dc in next 3 st.** Repeat from * to ** four times. Dc in ch 2 space ch 1. Hold hex to previous hex and sl st into the corresponding ch 3 space on previous hex. Ch 1. Dc in same ch 2 space. Dc in next 3 st. Sl st in ch 1 space of previous hex. Dc in next three st. Dc in ch 2 space, ch 1, sl st into corresponding ch 3 space on previous hex. Ch 1. Dc in next 3 st. Ch 1, sl st to beginning ch 2. Fasten off. (48 dc, 6 ch 1, 6 ch3 spaces made)
Hex that joins on 2 sides (the beginning hex of even rows)
Complete Rounds 1-3 as written above.
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next 2 st. *[Dc, ch 3, dc] in ch 2 space. Dc in next 3 st, ch 1, dc in next 3 st.** Repeat from * to ** three times. [Dc in ch 2 space ch 1. Hold hex to previous hex and sl st into the corresponding ch 3 space on previous hex. Ch 1. Dc in same ch 2 space. Dc in next 3 st. Sl st in ch 1 space of previous hex. Dc in next three st.] Repeat twice. Dc in ch 2 space, ch 1, sl st into corresponding ch 3 space on previous hex. Ch 1. Dc in next 3 st. Ch 1, sl st to beginning ch 2. Fasten off. (48 dc, 6 ch 1, 6 ch3 spaces made)
Hex that joins on 3 sides (most of the blanket)
Complete Rounds 1-3 as written above.
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next 2 st. *[Dc, ch 3, dc] in ch 2 space. Dc in next 3 st, ch 1, dc in next 3 st.** Repeat from * to ** two times. [Dc in ch 2 space ch 1. Hold hex to previous hex and sl st into the corresponding ch 3 space on previous hex. Ch 1. Dc in same ch 2 space. Dc in next 3 st. Sl st in ch 1 space of previous hex. Dc in next three st.] Repeat three times. Dc in ch 2 space, ch 1, sl st into corresponding ch 3 space on previous hex. Ch 1. Dc in next 3 st. Ch 1, sl st to beginning ch 2. Fasten off. (48 dc, 6 ch 1, 6 ch3 spaces made)
So far, I’ve completed January 1-28. I am alternating rows of 17 and 16 hexes.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Hexi Temp Blanket. I love looking at the progress and seeing that random yellow square that signifies 60 degree temps in the middle of January.
–Peace out, Heidi