Renee Van Hoy Designs Innovative Patterns for Loom Knitters

Monday, December 21, 2015

New pattern - Swirl Away

Swirl Away is a fun little hat that has a hidden twist. The pattern includes several tips for how to easily keep track of your ribbing and how to read your knitting using either your eyes or your fingers. Knits, purls, and a few stitch markers are all you need. Then you just swirl away.

Looms:
¼ inch fine gauge - 120 pegs
3/8 fine gauge - 80 pegs
3/8 small gauge - 72 pegs
½ inch medium gauge – 60 pegs

Yarn:
¼ inch: 140 yards DK weight wool
3/8 fine: 120 yards worsted weight wool
3/8 small: 120 yards worsted weight wool
½ medium: 100 yards chunky weight wool
Samples made with Shepherds Pride Worsted in Cantaloupe and Madelinetosh Chunky in Button Jar Blue.

Notions:
Loom tool
Crochet hook
4 moveable peg markers
Embroidery needle

Sample made on 3/8 fine 80 peg loom

Sample made on 1/2 inch 60 peg loom

Swirl Away $4.50

Triple Z - Z hat, Z neck and Z ears $4.50 US

Winter Washcloths - 4 patterns $6.00 US

Thursday, December 10, 2015

December Looming

This is the last month to purchase "The Great Loom Knitting Afghan Project" book. This collaboration of 8 designers will only be sold through December 31, 2015. All profits are being donated to Doctors Without Borders. Please support this wonderful cause and get a great book of 13 patterns at the same time. You can read all about the patterns on Ravelry, where we have had loom-a-longs all year for each pattern.

Winter Washcloths collection of four patterns $6.00 US

Sunlight Cowl
$4.50 US

Triple Z ( Z hat, Z cowl, Z earwarmer) $4.50 US

Monday, November 9, 2015

Winter Washcloth Patterns

Today I have a collection of winter themed picture cloth patterns for you. These were written to use with the new CinDwood looms in the fine 3/8 and 1/4 inch gauges, but they will also work very nicely with any 3/8 inch small gauge loom, or the smaller sized Kiss looms.

Included in the collection are four fully written out patterns.

I am also trying out some charts this time, using color blocks instead of symbols. I think that many of you who cannot read a chart with symbols might find the color blocks easier to use. The key for the blocks is written for loom knitters, so it is "loom friendly" as well. You can also use the color block charts to try the patterns in two colors.

The four patterns are from top left: Wreath, Candy Cane, Cocoa and Gift.

Winter Washcloths $6.00 US

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

October Patterns and Loom News

Introducing Triple Z - Z hat, Z cowl & Z ears. One pattern you may wear three ways. Well, actually four, because the hat may be worn as a beanie or slouchy hat. The pattern is written for four gauges: 1/2, 3/8, 3/8 fine and 1/4 fine.

Triple Z $4.50 US

Don't miss out on the new PINK pegs from CinDwood Crafts looms. Purchases during October will benefit breast cancer research. This is a great opportunity to get a beautiful loom and support a wonderful cause. Plus, CinDwood is introducing two new gauges. One is a 1/4 inch fine gauge round sock loom with 56 pegs. The other is a 3/8 fine gauge sock loom with 40 pegs. This second gauge is brand new and not made by any other loom manufacturer. I've been trying it out, and I just love it. If you buy any of my patterns through CinDwood Crafts, 15 percent of the price will also be donated to breast cancer research.

The Loom Knitter's Stitch Dictionary and The Stitch Sampler Pattern Collection e-book $24.00 US

Loom Knit Shawls III: Romance e-book $12.00 US

The Cozy Cable Collection e-book $12.00 US

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Celebration Drawing Winners

Congratulations to the six Celebration Drawing Prize Winners:

CinDwood Loom: Beth - Cherubae99

Kiss Loom: Kerrie - Kjean

Land's End Tote: MaryAnn - Hoppma

Loom Stuff Tote: Amanda - HanoverStreet

Knit Picks gift card: Raelyn - AlettaJohnson

Invisible loom gift card: Rachel - rachelsf

Please watch for a message from me to arrange for your prize to be sent to you.

Prizes must be claimed within 14 days, or a new winner will be chosen.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

A big celebration, giveaway and new pattern!

Celebration time!
I am celebrating the 18th birthday of my daughter, who you all know as my model. She began modeling for me six years ago with my very first pattern submitted to a Markman Farms loom contest. In honor of this very special birthday and as a big thank you to all of you for supporting me over the past six years, all patterns purchases during the next month will be entered into a prize drawing.

The prizes are:
1. A 66 peg CinDwood loom with color pegs of your choice (you can see in the photo that kitty favors the red pegs)
2. A Kiss Dragon loom - this is the brand new Kiss large gauge adjustable loom with 42 pegs.
3. A Land's End Medium zip top tote bag - my favorite project bag, choice of color
4. A "My Loom Stuff" tote bag from Cafe' Press
5. A $20 Knit Pick's gift certificate
6. A $20 Invisible Loom gift certificate

The drawing will take place on September 16th. Purchases through September 15th are eligible for the drawing. One entry per person.

I'm also pleased to share a new pattern with you, "Sunlight Cowl".

$4.50 US

Add a little bit of lace to a little bit of cabling and you have a beautiful cowl. This is a perfect pattern for variegated and solid yarns. It has a sophisticated look that makes it the great fall accessory and a lovely holiday gift. A variety of looms may be used, and beads may be added for a little something extra.
Blocked size:
3/8 gauge 82 pegs: 21 inches around by 13 inches tall
½ gauge 90 pegs: 28 inches around by 15 inches tall
5/8 gauge 100 pegs: 30 inches around by 16 inches tall

Looms:
3/8 inch gauge, 82 pegs in the round
½ inch gauge, 90 pegs in the round
5/8 inch gauge, 100 pegs in the round
The pattern includes a chart with additional loom configurations that may be used. Looms with a peg multiple of 9, or 9 plus 1, will work with the pattern.

Thank you all, and please celebrate with me!

Loom Knit Shawls III - ebook
$12.00 US

The Loom Knitter's Stitch Dictionary with the Stitch Sampler Pattern Collection ebook $24.00 US

The Cozy Cable Collection $12.00 US ebook

For more patterns, see the pattern pages on the upper right side of this blog, or visit my pattern store on Ravelry.
Copyright 2015 by Renee Van Hoy, Invisible Loom. All Rights Reserved. Do not copy or distribute.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

July Specials, New Patterns

Introducing Moondance, a lovely beaded lace capelet. For the month of July, Cindwood Crafts is giving away Moondance as a free pattern! Moondance comes in two sizes, and is made on a round 1/2 inch loom with 90 or 120 pegs.

If you live in the EU, email Cindwood and tell them your country of orgin and email address, and they will email you the pattern. It may take a few days.

The Travel by Rail Shawl loom-a-long has begun in the Ravelry Loom-a-long group, and my special price for the set of all three Travel by Rail patterns continues through July. See the previous post for all the details and links.

Leafing also has a "secret" 50% off discount during July. Visit the YarnBox group on Ravelry to find it (look for loom knitters!)

And don't forget my new shawl collection, Loom Knit Shawls III: Romance. Six beautiful shawl patterns for loom knitters.This photo shows the April Lady shawl with beads.

$12.00 US e-book