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.  

Copyright 2012 by Invisible Loom, Renee Van Hoy. All Rights Reserved. 

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. 
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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.

Copyright 2012 by Invisible Loom, Renee Van Hoy. All Rights Reserved.

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.  
Copyright 2012 by Invisible Loom, Renee Van Hoy. All Rights Reserved.

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.  

  $12.00 e-book

Copyright 2012 by Invisible Loom, Renee Van Hoy. All Rights Reserved.

Almost Blooming

 Almost ready for publication, "Blooming Loom" has been such fun to work on. The last few patterns are finished, and just the final editing is left. Oh, and the photographs. My "model" and I are having a "contract" dispute. She wants more money! The top photo shows the "Camp Blanket Scarf", a lovely color work scarf that is just like playing with a box of crayons. The yarns are Knit Picks Chroma worsted in "Sunrise" and "Galapagos".

The second photos shows the pretty bunting edging from the "Ahwahnee Sunset" scarf. The yarn is Knit Picks Chroma fingering in "U-pick", a pretty combination of purples, reds, pink and orange. The scarf is a very long, shaped scarf, with the lace edging. It can be wrapped around as a long scarf, or worn as a small shawl. The pattern will adjust easily for loom size, and length. Look for this collection on April 1st. 
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March Looming

March is going to be a busy month of looming for me. I have 4 designs completed for the new e-book project, and 2 left to work on. In the photo above is "Venetian Lace", an over sized asymmetrical scarf or wrap. Not a very glamorous photo, as it is being blocked, but it gives you an idea of how this lovely scarf  looks.
Around the net, there are several classes and loom-a-longs that have wonderful patterns this month.

The Ravelry Loom-a-long group is working on my "Sweet on Ruffles" pattern, pictured in the second photo. The "Peaceful Days Shawl" is  being loomed as well. The loom-a-long continues through March, so please come and join in. If you want to make some toys, the Loom-a-long group is also working on a sweet kitten and bunny during March and April.
The Yahoo Loom Class group has toys for March. Cute "Mr. Egg"  taught by Graciela Worth the first two weeks, and Bethany Dailey's adorable "Mr. Wobbles" the penguin the last two weeks of the month.
I hope something fun is on your loom!

Loom Knit Shawls: From Simple to Sublime  $12.00

Copyright 2012 by Invisible Loom, Renee Van Hoy. All Rights Reserved.