The Temperature Snake

Our Development Officer, Louise, has taken on a creative way to track the weather this year — she's crocheting a temperature snake! Starting on the 1st of January, Louise has been crocheting two rows each day, using different colours to represent the daily high and low temperatures in Elgin, where she lives. 

What’s surprised her most so far is just how much the temperatures have been jumping around. One day saw a low of -5°C and a high of 7°C — that's a 13-degree swing in just 24 hours! It's been a really eye-opening way to see the shifts in our local climate. 

This January, Moray has experienced some remarkable temperature extremes. On January 15th, a new record for the highest temperature in the UK on this date was set, with Cassley in Northwest Scotland reaching a temperature of 15.7°C 

These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of our local climate, making Louise's temperature snake project all the more fascinating. By crocheting two rows each day to represent the daily high and low temperatures, she's creating a vivid, tactile record of these changes. It's a creative way to stay connected with nature and observe the shifts happening around us. 

Louise's temperature snake is not just a fun craft project — it's also a creative way to stay connected with nature and notice the changes happening around us. By the end of the year, she’ll have a colourful, textured record of 12 months of weather patterns. 

If you’d like to try something similar, Louise is happy to share her crochet pattern. Or if you are also doing a temperature project, please let us see! Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just getting started, it’s a fun way to mark the changing seasons and learn a bit more about your local climate along the way. 

Keep an eye on our website for updates on Louise's progress — we can't wait to see how her snake turns out by the end of the year!