Renee Van Hoy Designs Innovative Patterns for Loom Knitters

Saturday, April 28, 2012

On to Wingspan

April has flown by, and it is time for the Wingspan class to start at yahoogroups. It looks like a nice group, and I hope you will come join.

What have I been working on? Well, this is called "Mostly Harmless," named by PamsterG at Ravelry, who has also been testing the pattern for me. It is a great saw-tooth edged scarf, and a lot of fun to loom.

The first photo shows "Mostly Harmless" in worsted weight, the second in fingering. Both were loomed on the 1/2 inch CinDwood loom, using about 64 pegs. The great thing about this pattern is that it will adapt to any gauge loom, and any weight yarn. For the worsted weight, I used Crazy Zauberball in Rich Jewels held with a strand of Knit Picks' Pallette in Cream. For the fingering, I used Knit Picks' Chroma Fingering in Guppy.

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Monday, April 9, 2012

April Looming Around the Net

So many cute loom-a-longs this month. The loom class group at yahoogroups has a "Dinosaur vs. Bedtime" toy that is simply adorable. The class is taught by Vanessa Soto from 4/9- 4/28.

Following the dinosaur class, I'll be hosting "Wingspan for Loom Knitters." I hope you will all join me for this very enjoyable pattern.
The Ravelry loom-a-long group has a lovely baby blanket pattern to work on all of April and May, and a very cute bunny and kitty for the rest of April, to go along with the blanket.
Stop by Brenda the Loom Lady's blog, Loom Lore, to see her very cute bunnies and the Leprechaun "mug hug." Brenda has once again added to loomy holiday patterns in a very clever way.

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Pattern preview: Venetian Lace Wrap

The pattern preview today is the "Venetian Lace Wrap". This is an asymmetrical wrap, that is loomed in a long, "U" shape with a lovely lace border along two sides. The lace takes its name from the china pattern of the same name. This wrap was made in a sport weight yarn from Zauberball, with a lovely white, pink and green stripe. A 90 peg 1/2 inch gauge loom was used. A large gauge loom is not recommended for this pattern.

“Blooming Loom: Colorful Patterns for Loom Knitters.” Six bright patterns will make your looms burst with color and creativity. These patterns are made to show off your most beautiful striped yarns, or let your solid colors shine. Five of the patterns are adaptable to any gauge loom, with recommendations in the patterns for yarn weight and peg numbers. Techniques include lace edgings, gathers, color striping, shaping, bias knitting, short rows, wave stitch, slipstitch, and eyelet stitches. Let your loom bloom with color and creativity!

$12.00 US

PDF download includes a 24 point font large print version; 12 point font paper-saver version; separate photo gallery files, and a cover. Print your patterns the way you like to use them.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Pattern Preview: Watercolor Cowl

Although today's pattern preview is called a cowl, the "Watercolor Cowl" is a pattern that will easily convert to a scarf, long wrap -style cowl, or even shawl. The bias knitting technique is fun and a great way to show off colorful yarn. This pattern may be made on any gauge loom.

"Blooming Loom: Colorful Patterns for Loom Knitters" e-book with six patterns and variations. The book contains files for both a large print and paper-saver version, as well as separate photo gallery pages and a cover. Print your patterns the way you like to use them! $12.00 USD.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Pattern preview: Ahwanhee Sunset Scarf

The pattern preview today is of the "Ahwahnee Sunset Scarf". The name comes from the vivid sunsets over the Yosemite Valley, with their layers of red, orange and purple. The scarf is long and may be worn in several configurations. The edging is a staggered eyelet with a little bunting on the edge. This pattern may be made on any gauge loom. The yarn shown is Knit Picks Chroma Fingering in "U-Pick."

Blooming Loom: Colorful Patterns for Loom Knitters
Six patterns with variations for many looms. E-book includes a 24 point font version, paper-saver version, separate photo gallery and cover. $12.00 USD.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Pattern Preview: Camp Blanket Scarf

Today's pattern preview is for the "Camp Blanket Scarf." Looking much more difficult to make than it really is, this is a fun colorwork scarf (or cowl) made in Knit Pick's Chroma worsted yarn. Any loom and gauge may be used for this pattern.

"Blooming Loom: Colorful Patterns for Loom Knitters" An e-book with 6 patterns and variations, in a large print version, paper-saver version, with separate photo gallery files and cover. Print the patterns the way you like to use them. $12.00 USD.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Pattern Preview: American Paris Shawl

Here are a few photos from the new e-book, "Blooming Loom: Colorful Patterns for Loom Knitters." Today the photos are of the American Paris Shawl, an asymmetrical shawl with a cape style back, and a stitch sampler motif. It is shown in the yarn "Jojoland Rhythm", colorway M06.

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