What's New

Version 7: Accounts, My Library & More Release Post Optional accounts that keep your projects on every device, a new My Library, posting projects to Ravelry, gallery pages you can update, weather you can check for updates, and new ways to get and share colors. Read the release post

Added New Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens - Germantown Yarn 39 colorways

Added New Yarn: Lana Grossa - Cool Wool Big Yarn 91 colorways

Added New Yarn: Lana Grossa - Cool Wool Yarn 114 colorways

Added New Yarn: Lana Grossa - Summer Softness Yarn 25 colorways

Added New Yarn: DROPS - Belle Yarn 34 colorways

Added New Yarn: Premier - Cotton Fair Worsted Yarn 30 colorways

Added New Yarn: Holst - Supersoft Yarn 104 colorways

Added New Yarn: Knitting for Olive - Heavy Merino Yarn 66 colorways

Added New Yarn: DROPS - Snow Yarn 82 colorways

New Preview Layout: Hexagons Feature Each hexagon represents one day. Choose the number of columns and how the rows fit together, add extra hexagons at the beginning or between months, add a border around each hexagon, and customize the hexagon design to use a different weather value for each round. Try it in the Preview tab of the Project Planner

Yarn Details for Accent & Border Colors Feature When you pick a yarn colorway for a preview's accent or border color, the yarn brand and colorway are now saved with your project. They're listed on a new Additional Colors page in the PDF (you can leave it out when downloading) and on project pages in the Project Gallery.

Globe Improvements Feature The Globe now shows detailed NASA satellite imagery you can zoom much closer into. Project markers lie flat on the map, grow as you zoom in, and never overlap, so they're easier to tap. A searchable list shows the places in view, and on phones it's a panel you can swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

Project Gallery Updates Feature Project pages in the Project Gallery have a new "See nearby projects" button that opens the project's location on the Globe. Project details now open from an "About" button.

Added New Yarn: Dharma - Acid Dyes Yarn 84 colorways

Added New Yarn: Dharma - Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes Yarn 168 colorways

Added New Yarn: Ferner Wolle - Merino 160 Yarn 43 colorways

Added New Yarn: Handy Hands - Lizbeth Size 40 Yarn 115 colorways

Added New Yarn: Knit Picks - Comfy Fingering Yarn 22 colorways

Added New Yarn: Premier - Basix Chenille Brights Yarn 45 colorways

Added New Yarn: Wendy - Supreme DK Yarn 90 colorways

Bug fixes & performance improvements Bug Fix Fixed an issue where sorting colors wasn't saving, and improved performance by only loading yarn colorway data when necessary.

Version 6: Improved Sun Position Accuracy Release Post More accurate sunrise and sunset times, so Daytime weather and Daytime Rows stitch counts are more accurate too. Read the release post

New Preview Layout: 12-Point Star Feature Each of the 12 points represents a month, and each chevron row within a point represents one of your project's days, radiating outward from the center. Try it in the Preview tab of the Project Planner

Added Colorways: Bernat - Blanket Yarn 10 colorways

Added New Yarn: Herrschners - Worsted 8 Heathers Yarn 16 colorways

Added New Yarn: Herrschners - Worsted 8 Wildflowers Yarn 8 colorways

Added New Yarn: Círculo - Anne Yarn 78 colorways

Added New Yarn: Loops & Threads - Sweet Snuggles Lite Yarn 19 colorways

Added New Yarn: Loops & Threads - Luxe Merino Yarn 14 colorways

Added New Yarn: Loops & Threads - Superwash Merino Yarn 20 colorways

Added New Yarn: Scheepjes - Metropolis Yarn 80 colorways

Added Colorways: Cascade Yarns - 220 Superwash Merino Yarn 10 colorways

Added Colorways: Premier - Basix Worsted Yarn 16 colorways

Added New Yarn: Alize - Softy Plus Yarn 35 colorways

Added New Yarn: Knit Picks - Animation Yarn 30 colorways

Added New Yarn: Stylecraft - Highland Heathers DK Yarn 24 colorways

Added New Yarn: Stylecraft - Life DK Yarn 39 colorways

Added New Yarn: Rosários 4 - Be Cool Yarn 41 colorways

Added Colorways: Stylecraft - Naturals Bamboo + Cotton Yarn 5 colorways added

Added Colorways: Stylecraft - Special DK Yarn 5 colorways added

Updated colorway names for Stylecraft yarns Yarn Colorway names now include the Stylecraft shade value. For example, "White" is now "White 1001"

Yarn Colorways API v3 Feature Introduced v3 of the Yarn Colorways API, adding name and exactName parameters for filtering colorways by name with partial or exact matching. Read the API Docs

Added Colorways: Lion Brand - 24/7 Cotton Yarn 17 colorways added

Added New Yarn: Emu - Classic DK Yarn 54 colorways

Added New Yarn: Melissa - Lana Mediana Yarn 44 colorways

Added New Yarn: Loops & Threads - Demi Purl Yarn 30 colorways

New Feature - Project Globe Feature Explore a 3D map of user-created temperature blanket projects from around the world on the new Globe page.

New Feature - Create Google Sheet Feature Save your weather data, ranges, and colors in a Google Sheet. In the Project Menu or in the Weather tab, select the Download/Export button, then Create Google Sheet.

Future Date Issue Bug Fix For some projects with future dates, one day was incorrect or missing. This update fixes the issue. For more information, and to see if your project was affected or not, see this post: Technical Update: Future Date Issue.

Added New Yarn: Hobbii - Daily Stitch Mega Yarn 21 colorways

New Feature: Seasons Beta Feature Assign different weather parameters for different seasons when previewing your project's colors. In the Preview tab, select Seasons in the settings to try it out. Note that not all preview pattern types support seasons, but more may be added later. This is a beta feature, and may have unexpected issues. Learn more in the documentation.

Added New Yarn: Euroroma - Ecoamigurumi Yarn 31 colorways

Added New Yarn: Hobby Store - Aran AcryCot Yarn 50 colorways

New Video: Plan a Temperature Blanket the Easy Way Feature Click here to watch

Modified Colorway: Sage Green (Scheepjes - Catona) Yarn There was an error with the Sage Green colorway from Scheepjes - Catona (it was the same color as the Kiwi colorway). This update fixes the Sage Green colorway so that it is no longer the same color as the Kiwi colorway. If you previously tried to save the Sage Green colorway in your project or yarn palette, it instead saved it as the Kiwi colorway in most cases. So you may need to update your saved project or yarn palette by selecting the new Sage Green colorway instead of the Kiwi colorway.

Added New Preview Layout: Hexagon Rounds Feature Each round in a hexagon represents one day Try it in the Preview tab of the Project Planner

New Feature: Save Yarn Palette as Image Feature Export your yarn palette as a PNG image to share on social media, or save it for future reference. When editing a palette in the Project Planner or with the Yarn Palette Creator, select the Export/Import tool, then choose Image.

New Weather Source Settings Beta Feature Choose a more consistent weather data model when using Open-Meteo as a weather data source. See more details in the documentation. This is a beta feature—it should prevent historical data from being altered, but it has not been thoroughly tested. An option has also been added to not fill missing data when using Meteostat as a weather source. To see the new settings, press the Weather Source button in the Project Planner. If you notice any issues or have feedback about the new model settings, please contact me.

Added New Preview Layout: Square Rounds Feature Each round in a square represents one day Try it out in the Preview tab of the Project Planner

Added Feature: Moon Phase Gauge Feature Add colors for phases of the moon into your preview designs.

Fixed Weather Data Dates Issue #2 Bug Fix The fix introduced in v5.2.33 didn't completely solve the issue of dates shifting; some locations were still experiencing the issue. This update addresses the issue by using Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) throughout the application when converting dates, with added fixes to keep the v5.2.33 functionality in the cases where that update solved the problem. If you notice any issues regarding weather data, please let me know.

Fixed Weather Data Dates Issue Bug Fix An issue for some locations (I believe it was introduced in v5.2.2) caused weather data dates to be off by one in the weather table and/or the preview image. I believe the issue was caused by how dates were converted throughout the application between ISO 8601 strings ('YYYY-MM-DD') and Date objects in Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). This update addresses the issue by converting ISO 8601 dates to Date objects using the local timezone instead of UTC. If you notice any issues regarding weather data, please let me know.

Fixed Meteostat Weather Data Issue Bug Fix An issue was introduced in v5.0.0 where weather data from Meteostat was slightly different than previous versions. This happened because the location's elevation was not being included in the weather data request. This update fixes the issue by including the location's elevation in the weather request, so weather data from Meteostat should be the same as before the v5.0.0 update.

Added Feature: Border Around Squares Feature Option to add borders around each square for the Squares and Calendar preview layouts

Version 5: Refreshed & Rebuilt Release Post A refreshed design and new and improved features, with the code almost completely rewritten behind the scenes. Read the release post

Fixed Daytime Rows Preview Image Bug Fix The Daytime Rows preview image was inaccurately representing the number of daytime and night stitches in each row. This update uses the actual daytime and night stitches values to generate the preview image, ensuring that it accurately reflects the values in the stitches table. Consequently, the apparent line between the daytime and night sections in the preview image may appear more jagged (less of a smooth curve). However, it provides a more precise representation of the final project's appearance. Only the Daytime Rows preview image in the Project Planner is affected by this update; preview images on Project Gallery pages created before this update remain unchanged.

Added Yarn Weights Yarn Yarns include weight information. When selecting or searching for a yarn colorway, you can filter results by yarn weight. See the Yarn Weights chart

Allow Future Dates in Open-Meteo Weather Data Feature Project locations can now include future dates even when the weather source is Open-Meteo. Previously this was possible only when the weather source was Meteostat.

Version 4: Now Open Source Release Post The source code for temperature-blanket.com is on GitHub, for anyone to see or help with. Read the release post

More Locations Per Project Feature Use more than 100 locations per project (increased from 50).

One-day Locations Feature Get just one day of weather data per location (changed from a minimum of two days per location). This opens up new project options, for example using a location's weather data if you traveled there only one day.

Modified Design Feature Rearranged items the navigation sidebar, simplified the page footer, added analytics cookie confirmation, added Getting Started guide, and added Privacy and Contact pages.

Repaired Weather Data Request Bug Fix When getting weather data from Meteostat, some requests would include an invalid elevation parameter. The issue has been fixed by removing the invalid elevation parameter from the request.

Added Note for Recent Weather Data Feature New alert visuals and revised text clarify that recent weather data can change as weather sources get the latest information. For projects with missing or recent weather data, see the Weather section for more information. You can also read the explanation in the FAQs.

Added Feature: Lock Colorways Feature When generating random colorways, lock the ones you like and generate new ones for the rest. In the palette creator, in the Random colorways tool, tap or hover over a colorway to view the lock button.

Default High Temperatures Feature New projects now use the daily high instead of the daily average temperature by default. You can change this by customizing ranges in the Colors section and by changing layout options in the Preview sections.

New - Yarn Colorways API Feature Developers can use the API to find yarn by color in their apps. Yarn Colorways API

Interactive Color Palettes Feature View or edit colors directly from the palette preview. Tap or hover over a color palette to see or edit details.

Yarn Palette Gallery Feature Browse user-created yarn colorway combinations. View the Yarn Palette Gallery.

Fixed Issue with Daytime Data not Displaying Bug Fix

Version 3: Unified Site Design Release Post The whole site working as one: a new project gallery and gallery pages, a sidebar menu, easier moving between pages, and better sharing. Read the release post

Added Offline Features Feature Use the Yarn Palette Creator and Yarn Colorway Finder even without internet connection. Install or add the page to your homescreen as a Progressive Web App.

Range Configuration Feature One place for setting up and editing all color ranges. Instantly see how changing one range affects the others near it, without having to open a new modal for each color. Go to the Colors tab and press the Configure Ranges button, or select the range from the color list.

New Smart Ranges Feature Automatically generate ranges containing similar number of days. On by default for new projects. Only applies to Temperature Gauges. Adjust the settings in the Colors tab by pressing the Configure Ranges button, under Generate Ranges select Automatic, then select from the Balance Focus modes.

New Themes! Feature Use the Theme Switcher at the top of the page or in the menu to change the look and feel of the page.

Yarn Colorway Finder Feature Search for yarn colorways by HTML color name or hex code. Open the Yarn Colorway Finder

Improved Website Accessibility Feature

New Weather Forecast Page Feature Hourly and daily temperature and precipitation data from Open-Meteo. See the Weather Forecast page

Error Correction Bug Fix Fixed issue with the Weather Source setting unexpectedly changing when using Undo or Redo.

Updated Versioning System Feature Previous version numbers didn't always follow the SemVer format, causing problems with some features.

Weather Sources Feature Changed the default weather source from Meteostat to Open-Meteo.

Image Palette Feature Get yarn colors from an image. In the Colors tab or on the Yarn Palette Creator page, press the Image Palette button to get colors from an image.

Save Projects to Your Browser Feature When you save a project, it will automatically be saved to your browser so you can find it later.

Edit Weather Data Feature Select a value from the weather data table to edit it.

Import Weather Data Feature In the Weather tab, press the Import Weather Data button to upload a CSV file.

Weekly Weather Data Feature Grouping weather by weeks makes for a shorter project. In the Weather tab, select Weekly.

Range Calculation Methods Feature Change how gauge ranges are calculated In the Colors tab, press the Configure Ranges button, then press Advanced Controls.

Improved Website Performance Feature Switched to using Svelte instead of vanilla Javascript.

Project Gallery Feature Created the project gallery to showcase user-created projects. In the Preview tab, press the Share to Gallery button to add your project to the gallery.

Fixed Unit Conversion Issues Bug Fix

First Stable Version Feature After a year of adding features, bug-fixing, and fixing issues, version one is stable and ready for use.

Save Project in URL Feature In order to improve the accuracy and functionality of the site both now and in the future, this update unfortunately includes breaking changes to previously saved projects. I apologize for any inconvenience, and will try to limit the amount of these kinds of changes in the future. If you open a project created before January 22nd, 2022, you’ll need to update your project by entering missing information and re-saving it.

Public Beta Access Feature Temperature-blanket.com is open to the public.