This pattern is based on the data published by NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (NASA GISS) of average annual global land and ocean temperatures (Land-Ocean Temperature Index), which has data available from 1880 to present. I “color-coded” these data using the key included in this pattern, but of course I did not gather these data. The original data belong to NASA GISS, and is available on their website.

https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/global-temperature/?...

• This pattern is for a 1x1 rib knit scarf, with final dimensions of 11 in x 80 in, but could easily be modified to a blanket by increasing the width of each row. DK yarn, 9 colors in striping pattern.
• The 1x1 rib gives a reversible finished object, and cozy stretch.
• Great for beginners!
• Includes: (1) detailed instructions for pattern, selvedge, striping; (2) fillable striping “key” for your custom colors; (3) easy to follow line-by-line striping pattern to make working this scarf up easy!