The core of any temperature blanket is the weather data. This is the whole basis of the temperature blanket concept. You can presumably not use temperatures in your blanket, but that honestly would make it something other than a temperature blanket. Still interesting, but not a temperature blanket. Here I’ll […]
Temperature blankets are a long project. Even if you’re not tracking a full year it can be hard to keep yourself working on it the whole time. I’d like to share a few tricks I’ve used for staying motivated. Keeping the streak alive If you make your crafting a […]
It’s a couple months into your temperature project and you’re getting a better idea of what your final project will look like. You may like what you see. You may not. If the latter is true, I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to give up. If you’re happy […]
You may not be able to find a pattern specifically listed as a temperature project pattern that suits your needs. If this is the case, you can find a “regular” pattern that looks the way you want your project to look. To help you make that pattern work, I’m going […]
Typically you begin new habits at the beginning of the year, but honestly you can start them anytime. Temperature blankets take a lot of commitment, which is why making crafting a habit is important. Not doing so is part of why I’ve had trouble finishing my temperature blankets. So use […]
Yarns labeled “No Dye Lot” are supposed to be the same color no matter when you buy them. If you’ve been yarncrafting a while you know that’s not always the case. New crafter or not, join me as I debunk the “No Dye Lot” myth. The “No Dye Lot” myth […]
Anyone who’s been crocheting or knitting long has run into the same problem. You see a pattern you just HAVE to make. After checking out the pictures, sizing, and maybe the “difficulty” level you look at the supply list. Then your excitement fizzles faster than a deflating balloon. You don’t […]
You’re looking at a new feature on my blog. I usually publish temperature scales that are directly connected to a project. This one isn’t. In this post you’ll find a Simply Soft purples and blues temperature scale. Well, two actually. Since they’re not connected to a project you can mix […]
If you’ve been working on your temperature project since January then you may be getting a little tired of your project. Congrats if you’re not, but it’s okay if you are! It’s pretty normal for me. If you want a quick project to reinvigorate you, then look no further than […]