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Crochet Temperature Blankets: Picking Stitch Patterns & Yarn Storage

Temperature blankets are a crocheted record of the weather over a given time period in a given area. The great thing about temperature blankets is that you can pick any colors, yarn, stitch pattern and time span that you want. In this post, we’re talking about how to pick what crochet stitch pattern (or blanket pattern) to use for your temperature blanket, as well as sharing some storage ideas for your year-long WIP.

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A top-down view of a hand holding the edge of a crocheted temperature blanket in warm colors.
Crocheting a Temperature Blanket

So you want to learn about crocheting a temperature blanket? Temperature blankets are a crocheted snapshot of the weather over a given time period in a given area. In other words, you use the temperatures of your area to dictate the colors you use to create a blanket. The great thing about temperature blankets is that you can pick any colors, yarn, stitch pattern, geographic location, and time span that you want.

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A model wears a crocheted hat with a pom-pom
How to Attach a Pom-Pom to Your Crochet Hat

Pom-poms can take your finished hat to the next level. Sometimes adding a pom-pom is the perfect way to finish a beautiful crochet hat! In this article, we’ll show you how to attach a pom-pom to a hat in various ways, both removable and permanent. Shopping for a pom-pom will reveal that there are a few different options of what you can get and different ways of attaching them.

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10 Thrifty Crochet Tips

Who wants to talk about Thrifty Crochet Tips? In this post, I’m going to reveal all my tips and tricks for saving money on crochet accessories. From stitch markers to stuffing, we’re covering it all!

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