Maybe the world does not need more square and triangle looms, but I want:
- Matching square and triangle looms that will allow me to comfortably weave larger projects without wearing out my wrists,
- enjoy speedy progress, and
- not give up on the modularity that pin looms offer to make interesting designs. And yes,
- I want to be able to use the same pretty yarns that work so well on all of our other looms, so the looms need the same pin spacing.
Meet the Square 6″ (R) square pin loom and the matching RightTri 6″ (R) right triangle pin loom for worsted weight yarns!
And then Amelia entered the stage when I recently strolled through The Rogue Skein local yarn store and discovered Tensan, a new Noro yarn that pairs well with an established favorite, Silk Garden Solo.
Quilt inspiration struck again, and I decided to adapt the traditional Flying Geese quilt pattern for a first project with the new square and triangle looms.
Meet Amelia, a new garment pattern for (any) 6″ square and triangle looms! Amelia is a tasteful minimalist design that combines ease of making and versatility to wear, and it invites to use interesting yarns like the Tensan.
The generous sleeve openings and the smooth V-neck allow you to style the vest in many ways: Try it with jeans for a relaxed outdoor stroll or with a festive blouse for a special occasion!
A button closure allows you to wear the vest open or close.
Get the looms and the pattern in the Bluebonnet Crafters’ Etsy store:
- Square, 6″, R-regular sett square pin loom
- RightTri, 6″, R-regular sett right-angled triangle pin loom
- Amelia Vest pattern
Not ready to make a large project? You can use the looms for any project you like. Try your new looms on a project as small as a coaster: Weave a square or two triangles and finish up with a single row of crochet ([sc 2, skip one] repeat all around; sc1, ch1, sc1 into each corner). Celebrate your coaster with a hot cocoa or beverage of your choice!
If you are not sure and just want to try out one loom, I recommend that you start with the Square. You can still make triangles! Here is the link to the video that shows you how you can weave a triangle on a square loom. This method works well, but if you plan to make a larger number of triangles, having a dedicated loom makes the task definitely more comfortable.
Any questions? Please leave a comment below or contact us!