Preview Week - The Shapely Loom

"The Shapely Loom" e-book is almost completed, and I thought I would give you a preview over the next few days. This collection is based on three basic shapes, the triangle, circle and square. The book is different from my previous collections. For starters, it is much larger, and it contains pattern formulas I'm calling "Loom Knit Basics".  Basics are the building blocks of many patterns, and with these formulas, you will be able to make many beautiful items, on any loom, in any gauge. In fact, all of the patterns will work on any gauge loom. 

In addition to the "basics", there are patterns that build on them, so for example, once you have mastered a circle, you have patterns for making a one piece circle with a ruffle or lace edging. And once you have mastered these, you have a lovely floral lace shawl pattern. Because the patterns are flexible, you may make them in any size, any yarn, on any loom.  

I've included lots of new things - an "Un-Mitered" square, with no loops to shift; a one piece four square blanket with a lace edging - and (almost) no seaming. I've avoided seams. There are only two tiny seams in the book, even though the patterns look as if you seamed many pieces together. The second photo shows the "Maxed Out Squares Blanket" pattern while still on the loom, to give you an idea. 

I will be posting more about the patterns over the next few days. I hope you will be inspired by "The Shapely Loom"!

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