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.  
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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

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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

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On and Off the Loom

 We finally have Winter here in Northern California, which means dreary rainy days. I am craving color, and my loom reflects it. I have decided to put together another e-book of patterns, this one to be focused on texture and color. The first photo shows a large shawl pattern for the new e-book, called "American Paris."

 In the second photo, the "Steamer Shawl" pattern is shown. I finished this some time ago, but had to go through quite a few ribbons before deciding on a simple, wide satin ribbon to contrast with the somewhat rustic yarn. The yarn is Beaverslide fingering, a wool and mohair blend, in "Chokecherry Heather." The photographs do not do the  rich purple - red color justice.

 The third photo shows my "Sweet on Ruffles", unblocked, made for the Ravelry Loom-a-long. I used Wool of the Andes worsted weight in "Nevermore", on the purple KK hat loom. The loom-a-long is running through March, so please come and join in.

 On my loom, the fourth photo shows a Deco themed colorwork cape, for the new e-book. This has been a lot of fun to work on ... after the first 5 tries. Now that the pattern is settled, I am enjoying it very much.

 The fifth photo shows my 90 peg baby afghan loom with a little asymmetrical lace shawlette called "Venetian Lace." The yarn is a fingering weight Zauerball in a perfect-for-February color combination of pink, white and mint green.
What is on your loom?

Loom Knit Shawls: From Simple to Sublime
$12.00 e-book with 5 patterns, and variations. 
Copyright 2012 by Invisible Loom, Renee Van Hoy. All Rights Reserved.

Wingspan for Loom Knitters

 A few weeks ago, designer maylin debuted on Ravelry with a stunning needle knit pattern called "Wingspan". She has been gracious enough to encourage alternate versions of her pattern, so I have written "Wingspan for Loom Knitterns" for you to enjoy.

The photo shows Wingspan on a 1/2 inch gauge 90 peg loom, using worsted weight yarn. If you want to use a large gauge loom, you may increase your yarn to bulky, or stay with worsted. The garter stitch is very forgiving, and you will love the clever shaping of this scarf. If you have more pegs on your loom, you may make a large size scarf, or even a shawlette. Please let me know how you like this pattern. Wingspan for Loom knitters
Wingspan has been updated to the new e-book, including the Wingspan in Lace, and instructions for making Wingspan on different looms. Wingspan e-book $8.00  

Remember to come and join the "Sweet on Ruffles" loom-a-long on Ravelry, too. (See prior post.)
Copyright 2012 by Invisible Loom, Renee Van Hoy. All Rights Reserved.