The Shapely Loom: Innovations for Loom Knitting

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Last updated 10 May 2024

The Shapely Loom: Innovations for Loom Knitting

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The Shapely Loom is an e-book for loom knitters as well as a pattern collection. It includes step-by-step formulas and patterns including triangles, circles and squares to make the most of your looms with (almost no seams). Patterns are listed below. Triangles Three Ways: The triangle is a foundation shape in loom knitting. Combining triangles allows loom knitters to create large amounts of fabric on a relatively small number of pegs. This overcomes one of the major challenges a loom knitter faces. Here, you will find basic formulas for making three different kinds of triangles, with endless possible variations. Combining these will give you even more possibilities for shaping your loom knitting. The formulas will work on any size and gauge loom with the appropriate weight yarn for the type of fabric you want to make. In addition to the three pattern formulas, this pattern includes 2 pages of diagrams, and a pattern for a little kerchief. Mostly Harmless Scarf: This fun, asymmetrical scarf is perfect for colorful, patterned yarn, especially with long color changes. It works on any gauge loom, from your large gauge Knifty Knitter down to your fine gauge sock loom, and any weight yarn from bulky to fingering. One skein of fingering makes a long scarf, with yardage to spare. An option for adding beads to the points is included. Just a Little Lace Shawl: This lovely shawl has an elegant yet simple lace edging as well as an adjustable size. The sectioned structure allows you to make your shawl larger or smaller simply by choosing the number of sections you wish to use. A half circle, or “half-pi” shawl uses three sections. The sample shawl uses five sections. The lace is loomed at the same time as the center round, so there is no seaming or picking up stitches. The pattern may be made on any gauge single rake loom. Encircled in Lace: This is a pattern for a full circle with a simple lace edging, all loomed in one single piece. The sample shows you how delicate the pattern can be in lace weight yarn. Imagine a lace tablecloth or shawl. If you feel unsure about lace weight, try fingering instead. For a heavier weight project, like a baby blanket or throw, use heavier yarns. Make a small version, and you have a lovely doily. You may even work a lace edged circle on your large gauge Knifty Knitter Loom. Suggestions to make doilies, baby blankets and larger circles are given. Sweet Floral Fantasy: This delicate floral lace pattern brings together all the elements of the ebook in one pattern. The short row triangle has become the basis of a circular shawl, and the basic garter stitch now includes both the simple lace edging and a lovely floral pattern. Because the pattern is more intricate, each row is fully written out for you to follow. The size of the pattern is adjustable. The pattern is written in sections. You may add sections to make the shawl wider. To make it longer, you may increase the number of pegs used. Maxed Out Squares - A Blanket in Three Sizes: Maximize your pegs, and make a one piece afghan, throw, or baby blanket on a small, medium or large loom with this flexible pattern. The entire blanket is made in one single piece, with only a small seam between the cast on and cast off edge. A simple, elegant lace edging is worked at the same time as the center. Although shown in two colors, you may choose to work this in a single color or up to nine colors. The edging may have its own color, and each of the blocks may be worked in one or two colors, to create a colorful blanket. However many colors you choose, everything is still made in one, single piece. The "Un"mitered Square: This basic loom knit pattern allows you to make squares on any size, or gauge single rake loom, without decreases, or having to move your loops of yarn from peg to peg. These squares may be made into a myriad of sizes, from a little coaster or washcloth, up to a large tablecloth, shawl or blanket. They are a great loom knit basic to have in your pattern library. Often copied, this is the original pattern. Two Color Square: This basic pattern formula takes the short row triangle and the un-mitered square, one step further. Using two colors of yarn, both yarns are carried around the edge of the square to create a decorative edging, and avoid tying in yarns at the color change. The size is entirely flexible - any loom in any gauge, with the appropriate yarn, will work for this pattern. For example, a baby afghan loom or full sized Martha Stewart loom will make a small afghan. A sock loom will make a hand towel. The sample in the photos used a ½ inch gauge hat loom with 60 pegs to create a 22 inch square receiving blanket. Try out lace weight yarn, and make a large lace tablecloth. The possibilities are endless. The sample pattern makes a receiving blanket, but you may adjust it to whatever size you prefer. Stacked Up Squares Washcloth: Any loom, any number of pegs, always a checkerboard square. A washcloth made in one piece, with just one small seam between the cast on and cast off edges. Get your math ready: eight triangles equal one square! Just Go Round: Use this basic pattern to make a round shape on any loom. Start with just a few pegs and make a coaster. Add a few more and you have a washcloth. Keep going, you have a placemat, baby blanket, shawl, tablecloth or afghan. This simple pattern is the basic foundation for many loom knit creations. Rounds are made in one single piece, no matter what size they are. Ruffled All Around: The simple round now becomes a lovely doily, washcloth, blanket, shawl or table cloth with the addition of a ruffle. The ruffle is made at the same time as the center, so no more sewing on edgings. The pattern “formula” calls for six proportioned sections to make a full circle, but you may choose to make 3, 4, 5 or 6 sections, for the shape you desire. Any loom, any gauge, with the appropriate weight yarn for the fabric you are making will work with this pattern. These loom knit patterns are part of a larger .pdf ebook, that includes a 24 point large print text file (78 pages), a 12 point paper-saver file (24 pages), cover, 7 pages of photos, and two pages of diagrams. My patterns are low vision and screen reader accessible. The text is black, Arial and large print 24 point font. All of the directions are fully written out and no charts are relied on to complete the patterns. No italics are used. They are screen reader and tablet friendly. From time to time I may update my patterns. If you would like to receive any updates please let me know. If you would like the pattern or ebook added to your rav library, please leave me your ravelry name in the personalization box. 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