Hey all, I’m looking to start on a temperature blanket. I have all the relevant weather data and know which colours I’m using so I don’t need any tips there but I did a quick search and couldn’t find many people talking about them.
I don’t knit much so I need a very beginner friendly pattern.
Do most people just knit 1 row per day in the corresponding colour?
For casting on what colour would you use? The same as day one?
Any patterns, or general tips would be much appreciated.
These blankets, hangings, scarves are such fun to work on. You can really decide how you’d like the blanket to work, one row or two or more in a color. It really depends on the size blanket you’re planning to make.
Here are some patterns with interesting finishing touches.
@salmonmac I like the lion brand and Rachel russ but 2 rows per day seems like a lot lol. Idk they are the ones that know what they’re doing more than me lol. I had a more muted blanket in mind. I believe I have 8 colours, though I’ll have to double check my spreadsheet.
Two rows a day may make the blanket too long for your purposes. You can adapt the pattern and pattern stitch to your own ideas. Take these patterns (and there are more out there) as suggestions rather than strict templates.
This is going to be a fun project and memory of the year. Have fun with it!
My best tip is not to leave all of the ends until you’re done! Get a few rows in and then start weaving in a few ends every day, as well as knitting.
@salmonmac everything about colour changing I’m reading says it can look strange if you change colours on the WS. I’m guessing this is why it’s suggested that I knit 2 rows per day… Would it look better if I knit one row and purled the next if I’m not knitting 2 rows per day?
Ya that’s a great tip! I’ve crocheted blankets and it’s the hardest part of finishing one lol 
You could work the blanket in stockintte where you knit one row, change color and purl the next. It would be good to work a deep garter or seed stitch border however to help with curling. Stockinette does love to curl.
I liked the idea of not weaving in ends but using them as fringe on the blanket as in the basketweave pattern above.
Clever idea!
