As is the case when creating any new pattern, some things work and some things don’t. In this post, I introduced the Hexi Temp Blanket 2024 and provided a free pattern. The pattern is a still a work in progress.
I did not change the pattern, but I did change the yarn I’m using. My original temp blanket will become a very beautiful batik scarf. I love the original yarn I used, but I greatly underestimated the amount of yarn I would need.
It all boils down to money.
If I continue using, Stylecraft Batik DK, I will not be able to afford to finish my blanket. By the time I was all done, I would have probably spent over $200 on yarn for the project. That’s just a little too pricey for my budget.
Enter Herrschners Specks.
I found a worsted weight yarn that came in a rainbow pack that had somewhat of the batik-look I was going for. Herrschners had a sale on this yarn and I was able to buy enough for the entire blanket for just around $100. While after 2.5 months worth of tracking, I have decimated my first green skein, I’m hoping I won’t have to buy more. At 8-ounces/skein, this is a lot more yarn than I originally had.
So what are the drawbacks to switching yarn?
Obviously, I had to start the project over as I could not mix two different weights of yarn. As I said before, the pattern remains the same, but the size is larger. The Batik hex had a diameter of 3.75″ and the new Specks hex is 4.5 inches across. It doesn’t see like a big deal, but it greatly increases the size of the overall blanket.
One of the biggest struggles people have when making a temperature blanket is ending up with a blanket that is too large to be useful or displayed. My goal is to keep the size manageable. However, I’ve decided to embrace the hugeness this time.
My original blanket with the Batik yarn was going to end up approximately 64″ x 86″ which is larger than I would normally make a throw, but not too bad.
The worsted weight blanket is going to be approximately 76.5″ x 112.5″. This is close to the size of a California king blanket.
Even though the specks pack of yarn came with an extra color, I decided to stick with my original color breakdown. I may use the tan color for embellishments or on the border.
You can find the pattern and instructions of joining hexes here.
This blanket is going to be huge, warm, and cuddly. Come back in 9 months to see the finished project!
Peace out–Heidi