Fair Weather Temperature Blanket by Alexandra Frankel

Fair Weather Temperature Blanket

Knitting
January 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in seed stitch after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
2000 - 3000 yards (1829 - 2743 m)
One size
English
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This pattern was designed for Yarn Refuge in Reno, NV. Pattern is free with purchase of 4 or more skeins to make the blanket. Order in the store or at www.yarnrefuge.com. Please leave a note on your order if you would like a download code for this pattern to be included.

This blanket is worked in four 91-day panels, each representing a quarter of the year. Each panel is knit from the bottom up. The panels are then seamed together from left to right such that Day 1 is represented at the bottom left and Day 364 is at the top right. Tassels on blanket’s corners represent Day 365 (and 366 on a leap year).

Each day of the year is worked over 4 rows in the color representing that day’s temperature. Choose to use the high, low, or average temperature for each day. The stitch pattern for each day corresponds to that day’s weather conditions. A chart is provided for tracking temperature and weather information.

Size
One Size

Finished Measurements
Width: 48”
Length: 61”
Each panel measures 12” wide by 61” long

Yarn
Berroco Vintage (worsted weight; 52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon; 218 yd / 199 m per 100 g skein)
14 colors

Bright Colorway:
5100 Snow Day, 5106 Smoke, 5136 Bird’s Egg, 5194 Breezeway,
5185 Tide Pool, 5152 Mistletoe, 5162 Envy, 5121 Sunny, 51130 Tangerine, 5126 Watermelon, 5110 Fondant, 51120 Ballet Slipper, 51176 Fushcia, 5180 Dried Plum

Neutral Colorway:
5100 Snow Day, 5106 Smoke, 5107 Cracked Pepper, 5145 Cast Iron, 5187 Dungaree, 51184 Twilight, 51174 Spruce, 5177 Douglas Fir, 5192 Chana Dal, 5144 Cork, 5179 Chocolate, 5103 Mocha, 5105 Oats, 5104 Mushroom

Needles
US Size 8 (5.0 mm) 24” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch marker, tapestry needle (optional)

Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in seed stitch after blocking

Skill Level
Adventurous beginner

Share Your Work
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