However, instead of stripes, how about hexagons for a temperature blanket? Indeed this one is perfect, because the hexes can be added as needed - an ever-growing emotional barometer.
The original pattern and the photos are available on Look At What I Made blog:
One A Day Hexagon Temperature Crochet Blanket Free Pattern
Create a blanket, one row each day throughout the year. Every day, add a row to the hexagon based on the temperature of the day.
At the end of the week there will be a finished hexagon. Sew the hexagons together to create a blanket.
Split Square Temperature Blanket Crochet Pattern
A temperature blanket is typically one where the placement of the colors is determined by the temperature of a certain location.
For this Split Square Temperature Blanket, both the high and low temperature are tracked. Each square represents a month with each round representing a day.
C2C Temperature Blanket Pattern
Make a perfect c2c temperature crochet blanket pattern with multiple colors of yarns and formats. This temperature blanket is an ideal piece of decor for your room in every season. Do you want to make this blanket by yourself? If yes, start working on it with tutorials and after selecting numbers of colorway. For a perfect temperature blanket, choose hot colors and hues of yarn. itsallinanutshell
Gradient Tunisian Temperature Blanket Crochet Pattern
This fun and modern temperature blanket is worked in panels, using two different types of yarns and is done in Tunisian Simple Stitch.
Daily temperature color stripes are worked using a contrasting color which gives the striping a blended and woven look. Panels are joined together and a simple single crochet border is added to finish it off.
Temperature Afghan With Reference Card
"Tutorial how to crochet a Temperature Afghan, including tips and tricks, and a printable Temperature Afghan Reference Card that works for crochet and knit alike! Create a year-long blanket one row per day, striped to match the temperature outside your window. You can work in traditional rainbow colors or choose your own contemporary palette. To keep it from becoming too overwhelming, plan your colors in advance with set temperature ranges and work in a simple, short crochet stitch. The pleasure in creating this afghan is in having a project to hook a little at a time each night. No accidentally staying awake past bedtime because you just need to finish one. more. row. No feeling overwhelmed at the size of the project as you begin; you know it will break down into easily worked days. No worry that it won't be finished in time to gift when you already know the end date. And the result is a keepsake anyone will be proud to snuggle under for years to come."
