The Aqua Stripe Blanket pattern is one I have been waiting for ever since I received the message from KB Looms and it was pictured as being made on the KB afghan loom. It really is such a unique look, so full of texture. Thank you Denice for sharing it. Can you explain in a bit more detail as to what you mean by a “wavy edge” and just what two edges, top and bottom? Also, “not a perfect rectangle”? Thank you, wish to make it for a gift and wonder just how the edges will look.
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Skull Socks
Designed by Amanda Pratt
LOOM: His and Her sock Loom Set, purple loom
YARN: Paton’s Kroy Sock Yarn, 2 colors. 250 yds total. Sock weight #1.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, row counter (optional), stitch markers (optional)
GAUGE: Approximately 14 sts x 21 rows = 2” in stockinette
ABBREVIATIONS
K= Flat or U stitch
p=purl
W&T = Wrap peg, and turn to knit in opposite direction. Also referred to as “Skip WYIF”
FC=Foreground color, green (color for: toe, heel, skulls, and top of cuff)
CC=contrasting color, brown
NOTES: Pattern is worked toe-up. Work will begin at the toes and move up to the cuff.
How to Mark Loom
Mark pegs to facilitate chart/graph reading: 1, 9, 17, 25, 33, 41, 49, 57 these pegs will remain background color during the skull chart on the cuff.
Suggest to swatch before starting project.
To swatch for an item in the round, it is recommended to swatch in the round. Work up a swatch that is approximately 4 inches long. Wet block (lay flat to dry). Measure gauge after swatch is completely dry.
Kitchener Cast On
https://youtu.be/tvmPk_s_nmg
INSTRUCTIONS
Using FG color, cast on using the kitchener cast on method (shown in video) on all the pegs.
To do the kitchener cast on you wrap tail of yarn around loom or use a slip knot on end peg. from there wrap working yarn around the FRONT of each peg going back and forth to create the zig-zag the area you will later tighten up for a seamless toe.
Toe
The toe is worked from peg 1-33. The 1st part of the toe is the decrease.
The decrease it done by lifting the stitch off the peg it is on and placing the working yarn behind the peg around to the front. Put the stitch back on the peg. this is abbreviated ¨W&T… ¨ the number is the peg number itself. For this project the decrease is always at the end of the row.
Adjust the width of the toe and heel by decreasing more or less for a proper fit. This pattern will decrease 11 on each side for the toe.
Decrease
https://youtu.be/vruYjz-m_co
Row 1 : K 1-32, W&T 33
Row 2 : K 32-2, W&T 1
Row 3 : K 2-31, W&T 32
Row 4 : K 31-3, W&T 2
Row 5 : K 3-30, W&T 31
Row 6 : K 30-4, W&T 3
Row 7 : K 4-29, W&T 30
Row 8: K 29-5, W&T 4
Row 9: K 5-28, W&T 29
Row 10: K 28-6, W&T 5
Row 11: K 6-27, W&T 28
Row 12: K 27-7, W&T 6
Row 13: K 7-26, W&T 27
Row 14: K 26-8, W&T 7
Row 15: K 8-25, W&T 26
Row 16: K 25-9, W&T 8
Row 17: K 9-24, W&T 25
Row 18:K 24-10, W&T 9
Row 19: K 10-23, W&T 24
Row 20: K 23-11, W&T 10
Row 21: K 11-22, W&T 23
Row 19: K 22-12, W&T 11
Increase
https://youtu.be/_Anz961p_t8
Row 17: K 12-23
Row 18: K 22-11
Row 19: K 12-24
Row 20: K 23-10
Row 21: K 11-25
Row 22: K 24-9
Row 23: K 10-26
Row 24: K 25-8
Row 25: K 9-27
Row 26: K 26-7
Row 27: K 8-28
Row 28: K 27-6
Row 29: K 7-29
Row 30: K 28-5
Row 31: K 6-30
Row 32: K 29-4
Row 33: K 5-31
Row 34: K 30-3
Row 35: K 4-32
Row 36: K 31-2
Row 37: K 3-33
Row 38: K 32-1
FOOT
https://youtu.be/UUQVr-DOFAw
The body is worked using the Flat (F) stitch.
HEEL
https://youtu.be/07PEUBjQfpM
change to foreground color.
The heel is done the same as the toe, except heel is worked from peg 63-35; the increase and decrease are 12-pegs each side.
Change to the background color “B” Brown
Row 1-10: K
Add in foreground color “G” Green
SKULL CHART
Reading a chart: https://youtu.be/XAjsVzscXWY
Row 1: B3, G3, B10
Row 2: B2, G3, B10
Row 3: B3, G3, B4, G1, B3, G1, B1
Row 4: B1, G3, B1, G3, B1, G2, B3, G2
Row 5: B1, G7, B3, G1, B1, G1, B2
Row 6: B1, G1, B2, G1, B2, G1, B4, G1, B3
Row 7: B1, G1, B1, G3, B1, G1, B3, G1, B1, G1, B2
Row 8: B1, G7, B1, G2, B3, G2
Row 9: B2, G5, B3, G1, B3, G1, B1
Row 10: B3, G3, B10
Row 11: B11, G3, B2
Row 12: B10, G1, B3, G1, B1
Row 13: B2, G1, B3, G1, B4, G3, B2
Row 14: B1, G2, B3, G2, B1, G3, B1, G3
Row 15: B3, G1, B1, G1, B3, G7
Row 16: B4, G1, B4, G1, B2 G1, B2, G1
Row 17: B3, G1, B1, G1, B3, G1, B1, G3, B1, G1
Row 18: B1, G2, B3, G2, B1, G7
Row 19: B2, G1, B3, G1, B3, G5, B1
Row 20: B11, G3, B2
repeat row 1-20 as many times as desired.
CUFF
https://youtu.be/NSjDXbOPD-g
Row 1-5: K Brown
Row 6: K – Green
Row 7-20: K2, P2 Brown
Basic Bind Off
Video: https://youtu.be/mCdQU5rkfPI
Bind off with basic bind off method. Weave all ends in.
How to Finish Cast On Edge: https://youtu.be/NO4caZh1SM4
Full Video: https://youtu.be/zhuz3c25ImQ
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Aqua Stripe Blanket (42″ x 50″)
Designed by Denice Johnson
LOOM: Afghan Loom
YARN: Vanna’s Choice in Aquamarine (5 skeins) 170 yards. Vanna’s Choice in Pale Grey (5 skeins) 170 yards
NOTIONS: knit hook, sewing needle.
GAUGE: 22 stitches and 48 rows = 7
FINISHED SIZE: 42″ x 50″
STITCHES: Ewk= ewrap knit stitch, P= purl stitch, Sk1= skip 1 stitch
Lace Stitch: This lace stitch is worked over 2 pegs, then repeated for row.
-ewrap and knit over peg 1
-ewrap and knit over peg 2
-move the stitch from peg 2 and place
above the stitch on peg 1
-knit the bottom stitch over top stitch
-place working yarn in front of peg 2
NOTES
-Pattern is worked single knit, worked as a flat panel.
-The blanket will have two wavy edges, it will not be a perfect rectangle.
-Skip the first stitch of every row to create a nice even edge.
INSTRUCTIONS
In Aquamarine color, cast on 197 pegs using ewrap cast on.
Row 1: sk1, purl row
Row 2: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 1&2 for a total of 7 rows, end on purl row.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 8: sk1, work lace stitch(97 x), end on ewk2
Row 9: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 8 & 9 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 16: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 17: sk1, purl row
Work rows 16&17 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 24: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 25: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 24&25 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 32: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 33: sk1, purl row
Work rows 32&33 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 40: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 41: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 40&41 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 48: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 49: sk1, purl row
Work rows 48&49 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 56: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 57: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 56 & 57 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 64: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 65: sk1, purl row
Work rows 64 & 65 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 72: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 73: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 72 & 73 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 80: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 81: sk1, purl row
Work rows 80 & 81 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 88: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 89: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 88 & 89 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 96: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 97: sk1, purl row
Work rows 96 & 97 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 104: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 105: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 104&105 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 112: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 113: sk1, purl row
Work rows 112 & 113 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 120: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 121: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 120 & 121 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 128: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 129: sk1, purl row
Work rows 128 & 129 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 136: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 137: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 136 & 137 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 144: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 145: sk1, purl row
Work rows 144 & 145 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 152: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 153: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 152 & 153 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 160: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 161: sk1, purl row
Work rows 160 & 161 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 168: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 169: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 168 & 169 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 176: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 177: sk1, purl row
Work rows 176&177 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 184: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 185: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 184 & 185 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 192: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 193: sk1, purl row
Work rows 192 & 193 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 200: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 201: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 200 & 201 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 208: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 209: sk1, purl row
Work rows 208 & 209 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 216: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 217: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 216 & 217 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 224: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 225: sk1, purl row
Work rows 224&225 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 232: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 233: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 232 & 233 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 240: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 241: sk1, purl row
Work rows 240 & 241 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Aquamarine, tie on Pale Grey.
Row 248: sk1, work lace stitch(97x), end on ewk2
Row 249: sk1, ewrap knit row
Work rows 248 & 249 for a total of 8 rows.
Cut Pale Grey, tie on Aquamarine.
Row 256: sk1, ewrap knit row
Row 257: sk1, purl row
Work rows 256 & 257 for a total of 8 rows.
Bind off using basic bind off method, weave in all yarn ends.
Gently tug on blanket to set the stitches.
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Beautiful design, Denise! I love everything about it!
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This is so lovely — am wondering if I can use this on my KB all in one ?
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Oh! This is so pretty I want to start it and have my yarn and KB Loom all ready. But, in reading over the pattern can you explain in more detail ” Tie on” I notice this s when I am to change a color……do I just tie a knot to add the new color on and when at the beginning of the row it says to skip the first stitch, do I tie on the new yarn and then bring strand on yarn to back of first peg and continue on? Will the knot show on wrong side of afghan? Thank you for help Denice and the pattern!
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Hi! I would like to make 0-3m socks or booties and I just bought “The Original fine gauge Sock Loom”. I am a bit of a beginner and the instructions are confusing to me as far as how i measure the foot and how I decide how many pegs to use. If someone could help me Id appreciate it!!
Thank you!!
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I am working on this pattern.
I am not understanding how the blanket waves on one side.
I am on row 16 but the pattern ends on the same pegs at the row every row???
Am I not doing something right???
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Water Lily Lace Scarf
Designed by Jenny Stark
Visualize a pond filled with gorgeous, purple water lilies. Consider how the roots are firmly planted down in the mud at the bottom of the pond where they find stability and nourishment. Sense the cool waters, cleansing and sustaining the plant. Finally, reflect on the pristine beauty of the blossom that floats above everything – a symbol of purity, renewal, and grace. May the lovely colors of these yarns and the beauty of this lace pattern bring the same calming, lifting feelings to your mind as you create it and then wear it or share it.
LOOM: KB Sock Loom 2
YARN: 2 skeins Red Heart Soft in Guacamole and 1 skein Red Heart Soft in Watercolors. Yarn weight = medium/4. 100% acrylic.
NOTIONS: Knitting Tool, Scissors, Tapestry Needle, Tape Measure, Cable Needle
SIZE: Fits adults
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONS
Using the Guacamole color, working from left to right, cast on 36 stitches.
Rows 1, 3 & 5: Knit all stitches.
Rows 2, 4 & 6: Purl all stitches.
Row 7: *Knit peg. Wrap same peg 3 times. Repeat from * to end of row.
Row 8: Peg 1- begin purl in bottom stitch on peg.
Drop top 3 wraps from peg. Finish purl stitch.
*Next 6 pegs – drop the top 3 wraps from each peg. Each peg will have a stitch on it and a long loop behind it.
Carefully place the stitches from pegs 6, 5, and 4 on the cable needle.
Drop the cable needle to the center of the loom temporarily. Move the stitch from peg 3 to peg 6, the stitch from peg 2 to peg 5, and the stitch from peg 1 to peg 4.
From the cable needle – move stitch 4 to peg 1, stitch 5 to peg 2, and stitch 6 to peg 3.
Purl pegs 1-6. Rep from * until the last peg. Last peg – begin purl in bottom stitch on peg. Drop top 3 wraps from peg. Finish purl stitch.
Using the Watercolors color, repeat rows 1-8.
Alternate colors and repeat rows 1-8 until panel reaches desired length. End with the Guacamole yarn. Continuing with the Guacamole color, repeat rows 1-6 once more.
Remove the panel from the loom using the basic bind off method. Weave in all yarn ends. Lightly steam the scarf to relax the lace sections.
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Such a lovely design, Jenny! It reminds me of a Monet painting.
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Looks like this will be a very complicated pattern. I will Try it (I THINK) when I get brave enough. I’m basically a newbe knitter and not that good at it.. It really is a beautiful scarf.
Valerie
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What size sock are you making?
It is gorgeous
In the video it says these can also be done on the original sock loom, what adjustments need to be made since the original is rectangular instead of oval. Especially for the kitchener cast on.
HI Chuck,
None at all. The original H & H Sock Looms had slightly larger spacing between pegs, but same peg count, so the pattern works exactly the same.
This is an average adult size sock.