Up Coming Classes and Events at Little Shop of Artists

Good Morning,

Happy Friday to one and all.

Today we will be briefly discussing the classes taught by Alixandra Browning of The Alchemists Vessel and Blackbird Metalworks.

Alixandra is the Independent Contracted Jewelry Instructor for Boise's local Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store located at 1085 Milwaukee, Boise.

September's and October's Classes include

"Crystal Crochet Water Bracelet" This is made with wire and beads
"Satin Crystal Weave Bracelet"  This is made with satin cording and as many colors as you like, samples use black and white cording (available to see in store).

How about these cute Medallion Earrings, just in time for the Holidays.  Change up the colors and they can be Stars, Snowflakes, Webs, just about anything you can imagine.  Just in time for Halloween these are made in fun Fall colors!

Come on in and learn how and you, too, can hand-make your Christmas presents this year!

We also offer classes at Little Shop of Artists.

These are cute, simple fun and only cost about $10.00 to make (depending on where you purchase your supplies).

Memory Wire Bracelets with Glass Bi-cone beads, these can be designed with any single color or as many colors as you like, simple to make, shiny to wear!

We also teach a variety of intermediate and advanced jewelry techniques, including Illusion jewelry and Chainmaille classes.

We also teach a variety of craft classes from knitting and crocheting to fun ways to alter or jazz up your wardrobe.

Please stop by the shop and have a look.  Sign up for class, or bring us your broken or tired  jewelry in need or repair or an update and let us help you create a special something all your own and fall in love with your jewelry again.

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Store Location:

Little Shop of Artits
6713 Fairview Ave., Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
(Behind A-1 Video Game Exchange, in the lot)

Studio News - The Alchemists Vessel's Five (5) Star Rating

Good Morning,

Wednesday the day that isn't quite the beginning of the week and isn't quite the end of week, an odd day, but a good day.

This morning I would like to re-introduce The Alchemists Vessel's various websites and other things going on in and around the studio and the physical store.

The Alchemists Vessel has a website, two on line stores to shop, and a blog, well of course it does, you're reading it.

The on line stores are on Etsy and Handmadeartists.com.

Etsy has a bad habit of changing things around on you, rather like Facebook, it is annoying and most frustrating at times.  However on occasion the changes, though not necessarily beneficial, they can be interesting.  This newest change is kind of neat and can be found on the menu bar to the left of the shop window.  The photo below is taken from the Administration Section of the shop.

Although the rating is not truly accurate on the shop's page, Etsy has dropped 14 of my followers, and 9 reviews, The Alchemists Vessel still looks pretty good.  The store boasts 124 Admirers, 102 Sales, 86 of which have reviews, 57 of which have additonal comments, and only the most recent 48 are shown.  Disappointing to say the least, but it's nice to know that the Vessel has a five (5)  Star rating.  The ratings are taken from the information above as left by customers, the shop has nothing to do with its own rating at all. I am very pleased!

Little Shop of Artists is coming along nicely and we hope to fill the store from floor to ceiling with more unique and wonderful items for your gift giving needs.

With the Holidays right around the corner we have some fun things coming up at the shop in October.  Septemeber is dedicated to organizing all these things, and we will be open for shopping!

Entertainment and Fun at Little Shop of Artists
Open Haunted House
Spooky Earring Class **to be announced before Halloween.
Henna Tattoos
Tarot Readings 
and more...

Hope to see you there. 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Five Great Gifts Ideas List 29

Good Morning,

Today we have five Great Gift suggestions from the members of Road to Success on Etsy. The post will be a bit different today, as Etsy has changed their site entirely and things no longer as they once did.

Shop and item links will still take you to the shop and the item, but only the main photo will be available to view on the blog, sorry about that.

School is in! I know some of you parents must be relieved and a little sad with the advance of a new grade or school for your little one. Let's see what's cool for back to school.

Never be late for class or that Pep Rally in this adorable and super fashionable Chain Maille Time Piece.


From The Alchemists Vessel

Precious Time

Time is precious. This pretty time piece will sure make you're not wasting yours! Pink and pretty, feminine and fabulous. Great for a pop of color at the office, a lovely piece for Date Night, or that casual outfit. Adorned with a Swarovski Crystal Heart and matching Czech glass beads silver-lined in a bright pink!

8-1/2" Silver-plated wire is hand spun, cut, beaded and linked in the Full Persian Chain Maille weave, accented with Czech Glass beads and a Swarovski Crystal Heart charm. Stainless Steel watch face has a nice pattern and the numbers are clear and easy to read.

Available in Red, Pink, Purple and Crystal Silver-lined (clear) beads. All watches for this style have the same face design.

Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving. 


The days are beginning to get a little chilly, and scarves have always been a great way to brighten up that winter wear and add some flair and fun to those woolies winter out fits.

From: Smiles by Jem

40% OFF SALE Fall Scarf, Wine Purple Scarf, Fall Fashion , Two Tone Scarf, Cute Scarf, Pretty Scarf, Comes in a Organza Gift Bag, Woman Gif

 

This pretty Necklace is just right for  back to school, and pretty bead makes a lovely accent.

From Sue's Arts

Tree of life necklace, Rose Quarts charm necklace, Tree of life charm, tree of life charm necklace, Judaica

Beautiful and unique large Tree of Life charm necklace with 18mm NATURAL ROSE QUARTZ GEMSTONE.

The tree charm is about 11/4" in size and chain is about 16" long which can be adjusted per request at no extra charge.

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

Suzan ♥ 


I admit it, I love this couples art!  Whimsical and fresh, terrific for any child's room.  This one has one of my favorite motifs, Alice in Wonderland's White Rabbit.

From: Lucky Laika 

Wall hanging with bunny picture, plywood, so cute in your bathroom, kitchen or nursery

 

 Wall hanger with illustration from Lucky Laika artist Olivia.The picture “Unlucky at cards, lucky in love" is inspired by same proverb and is one of our "Proverbs" series pictures.

The picture is printed on 2 cm wide plywood using direct print technology that provides clear and detailed image with nice colors. The back of the hanger includes suspension fitting that allows to mount the hanger firmly on the wall.

The ceramic knob is handicraft. Each hanger has different knob and it may be not the same as on the product photos. You can't choose the knob when ordering - we choose it for you, but don't worry, we have a good taste :)

Size: 12 x 12 cm 

From: Gigi At The Ocean

White Vintage Lace Cuff
 



Vintage Lace with white lace ties .You can wrap it twice for small wrists. One tie for larger. It can even be used as garter. There is a all glass vintage cameo button in the center.


Thank you so much for stopping in and having a look, we hope inspiration strikes for a little Windows shopping.  Ha!  I made a funny!  Window Shopping / Windows your computer's OS, and I'll stop that now.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Little Shop of Artists: About The Shop

Good Morning,

Yesterday Little Shop of Artists held their first Open House, and it was a mild success.

Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery was on hand, and received lots of nice compliments on her jewelry, answered questioned and discussed techniques with a customer.  Another artist stopped in to talk about the possibility of displaying her items with us and a friend or two stopped in to see the shop and what was going on.

It was a pleasant day.

We offer a variety of unique one-of-a-kind unique hand made gifts and goods from the local artists, artisans and craft-people from the Boise and surrounding Treasure Valley, Idaho areas.

About the shop:

We are located
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID
behind A-1 Video Game Exchange, we are just down the lot from the Game store.

We are a group of like-minded individuals who love and want to share / sell handmade, unique, quality goods, wares, and items to the public.  Currently the store's main inventory is jewelry, but we also carry handmade Knit and Crochet items, teach classes, and have DIY kits and items that may be made in store or taken home to be assembled later. 

Customers, Shoppers and Visitors are always welcome.

If you're an artists and would like to know more, please continue.

How The Shop Works:
We are not a traditional consignment shop as one might think of it.
In-store artists are: Independent Contractors / Participating Artists
Depending on display area Rent is $30.00 - $50.00 a month.
Artists keep all sales money accrued from the sale of their items
LSoA collects and pays all sales tax as required by the state of Idaho.  No percentage of artists sales are taken by or due to the shop.
There is no commitment - Artists may come and go as they please.

Shop Amenities:
Business Cards
Physical Location 
Website Links, Photos, Bio and more
Boise Weekly Advertisement (Display Ad)
On-line Classified Listing (Free)
Participation in any off-site show / market (all vendors will have items displayed for sale in the booth - taken from the shop)
*Other amenities to be announced / introduced.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant work week.


 

What's New in the Shop? Picture Window T-Shirs

Good Morning,

Little Shop of Artists offers classes, services and demonstrations throughout the week and the year.

Classes are available by schedule or customer request.  We accommodate individual or group lessons and are happy to have them at our shop or customer's specified location.  Classes are usually 1, two to three hour session depending on the project or lesson.

Remember when you got in trouble for poking holes in your clothes?  Now you can do it on purpose and have something cool to show for it.

Picture Window T-Shirts are easy to do and take about an hour to complete the project.

Student Provided Materials:
T-shirt and Scrap of fabric.  Needle and Embroidery Thread.

Don't have scrap Fabric?  The shop does and it is included in the cost of the class.  You will need to provide your own T-Shirt though.

We also teach basic jewelry classes, kits are provided, current class is Single Drop Earrings - $10.00 for Kit and Class - in-store sit down class with staff.
Other Classes Available: 
Wire Wrapping with Sarah Shannon
Chain Maille with Alix Browning
Themed Jewelry with Shelly Moody

*Single Drop Earrings in blue bi-cone glass.  The shop has kits available in glass, acrylic and genuine gemstone beads, or bring your own supplies.

We also teach knitting and crochet, and other classes as well.

Come on down to the shop or give us a call.  Find us on the web and like us on Facebook. 

Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Ave, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 794-8317
 www.littleshopofartists.com

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Featured Artist: Smiles by Gem

Good Morning,

Today we return to Etsy to see what the folks from the Team, Road To Success, have on the shelves.

Aren't you guys lucky!  The featured Artists Smiles by Jem is having a 40% Pre-Fall Sale, let's take a look at some of her lovely and must-have-this-season fashions.  Not only would you be doing some good for you, you'll also be doing good for another.

From Smiles by JEM Shop Page:

Beautiful handcrafted cotton and silk scarves in every color! We have tons of styles and textures from warm knit scarves, to colorful bright scarves to light silk scarves to summer scarves! We donate 10% of our proceeds to SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. 

40% OFF SALE Fall Scarf, Wine Purple Scarf, Fall Fashion , Two Tone Scarf, Cute Scarf, Pretty Scarf, Comes in a Organza Gift Bag, Woman Gif

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Fall Scarf: Wine Purple Reversible Scarf

Our Wine Purple Scarf is a two-toned, reversible cotton scarf. The material it is light to medium weight and soft to the touch. This two-toned purple scarf is a great accessory to a casual outfit, and can also be worn as a shawl.

Our Wine Purple Scarf is made in Thailand and measures 17" x 70". Our mission is to make beautiful handcrafted scarves and to give back to local communities where our products are made.

We donate 10 percent of our profits to SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. At SOS Children's Villages they support children through college, provide them a loving home and create a family environment for the children living there. By supporting JEM and wearing our scarves, you will support a child's development, and together we will encourage similar programs to be established in Thailand, and beyond.

Our fall scarves make great gifts! All of our scarves come in an organza gift bag with an insert providing information about our company and SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. If you are sending this scarf as a gift and would like me to include a personal note please send me a message with your note and I will add it to the gift bag! 

40% OFF SALE Handwoven Scarf: Green and Blue Knit Scarf, Fall Scarf, Boho Scarf, Fall Fashion, Woven Scarf

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Handwoven Scarf: Green and Blue Knit Scarf

Our Green and Blue Knit Scarf makes a great fall scarf! It will help to keep you warm on a windy day and to add some color and spunk to your outfit! The colors are Blue and Green, and is a great scarf for both males and females! This boho scarf is handwoven.

The material is soft and fluffy to the touch, and the weight is medium to full. This knit scarf looks great with boots and shorts and is a great accessory for a casual outfit. We call this style our Cloud Line since these scarves are so soft and fluffy! This scarf is similar to our Blue and Green Knit Scarf, but the colors are not as bright.

Our Green and Blue knit scarf measures 12" x 77" and is handwoven in Thailand. Smiles by JEM's mission includes both a commitment to delivering the highest quality handcrafted scarves, as well as a mission to improve the communities where our products are made.

Smiles by JEM donates a portion of their profits to SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. We have visited the villages and seen the incredible good they do to improve life for Thai children. They support children through college, provide them a loving home and create a family environment for the children living there. By supporting JEM and wearing our scarves, you will support a child's development, and together we will encourage similar programs to be established in Thailand, and beyond.

Our handwoven scarf makes a great gift! All of our fall scarves come in an organza gift bag with an insert providing information about our company and SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. If you are sending this scarf as a gift and would like me to include a personal note please send me a message with your note and I will add it to the gift bag! 

40% OFF SALE Brown Knit Scarf, Fall Scarf, Brown Orange Scarf, Warm Scarf, Hand Knit Scarf, Handwoven Scarf

 

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Brown Knit Scarf: Brown and Orange Fall Scarf

Our Brown and Orange Knit Scarf makes a great fall scarf! It will help to keep you warm on a windy day and to add a touch of fall fashion to your outfit! The colors are Brown, Orange, White and Tan. This boho scarf is handwoven, and is the perfect color for autumn fashion!

The material is soft and fluffy to the touch, and the weight is medium to full. This knit scarf looks great with boots and shorts and is a great accessory for a casual outfit. We call this style our Cloud Line since these scarves are so soft and fluffy!

Our Brown Woven Scarf measures 12" x 77" and is handwoven in Thailand. Smiles by JEM's mission includes both a commitment to delivering the highest quality handcrafted scarves, as well as a mission to improve the communities where our products are made.

Smiles by JEM donates a portion of their profits to SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. We have visited the villages and seen the incredible good they do to improve life for Thai children. They support children through college, provide them a loving home and create a family environment for the children living there. By supporting JEM and wearing our scarves, you will support a child's development, and together we will encourage similar programs to be established in Thailand, and beyond.

Our handwoven scarf makes a great gift! All of our fall scarves come in an organza gift bag with an insert providing information about our company and SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. If you are sending this scarf as a gift and would like me to include a personal note please send me a message with your note and I will add it to the gift bag!

40% OFF SALE Tie Dye Scarf: Magenta Silk Scarf, Fall Scarf, Hand Dyed Scarf, Hippie Scarf, Comes in a Organza Gift Bag, Great Gift, Fashion

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Silk Scarf: Magenta Silk Scarf Hand Dyed Scarf

Our Magenta Silk Scarf is perfect for adding color and spunk to any outfit. The colors are bright and vibrant, including magenta, white, and gold. This tie dye scarf is lightweight, soft to the touch, and can also be worn as a head scarf or headband. It has a beautiful sheen and shimmers in the sunlight!

To learn how to tie a scarf in your hair copy and paste the link to our YouTube video below! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD1S3YSdylI

Our Magenta silk scarf measures 67 inches long and 27 inches wide. Smiles by JEM's mission includes both a commitment to delivering the highest quality handcrafted scarves, as well as a mission to improve the communities where our products are made.

Smiles by JEM donates a portion of their profits to SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. We have visited the villages and seen the incredible good they do to improve life for Thai children. They support children through college, provide them a loving home and create a family environment for the children living there. By supporting JEM and wearing our scarves, you will support a child's development, and together we will encourage similar programs to be established in Thailand, and beyond.

Our fall scarves make great gifts! All of our silk scarves come in an organza gift bag with an insert providing information about our company and SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. If you are sending this scarf as a gift and would like me to include a personal note please send me a message with your note and I will add it to the gift bag! 

40% OFF SALE Fall Fashion: Turquoise Knit Scarf, Handwoven Scarf, Fall Scarf, Comes in a Organza Gift Bag Makes a Great Gift, Hand Knit Scarf

 

 

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Fall Fashion: Turquoise Knit Scarf

Our Turquoise Knit Scarf is a great addition to a casual outfit! The colors are bright and vibrant, including turquoise, yellow, orange and white. It makes a great fall scarf and is perfect for fall fashion! The texture is soft and full and the weight is medium. Our Turquoise Scarf is part of our Railey Line. This hand knit scarf is named after the beautiful Railey Beach in Thailand-shown here- http://instagram.com/p/bwDdbCkt3k/

Our Knit Turquoise scarf measures 14" x 77" and is hand woven in Thailand. Smiles by JEM's mission includes both a commitment to delivering the highest quality handcrafted scarves, as well as a mission to improve the communities where our products are made.

Smiles by JEM donates a portion of their profits to SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. We have visited the villages and seen the incredible good they do to improve life for Thai children. They support children through college, provide them a loving home and create a family environment for the children living there. By supporting JEM and wearing our scarves, you will support a child's development, and together we will encourage similar programs to be established in Thailand, and beyond.

Our fall scarves make great gifts! All of our handknit scarves come in an organza gift bag with an insert providing information about our company and SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. If you are sending this scarf as a gift and would like me to include a personal note please send me a message with your note and I will add it to the gift bag!

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.  Perhaps you will take a moment to stop in her shop and see what else she has that may be appealing to you or meet your gift giving needs.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Illusion (Shadow) Knitting - FREE PATTERN

NOTE: When first published there was an error at Row 32 of the pattern, this post has been edited and reflects the correct pattern.  *A Chart is also available, if you would prefer.  Please contact us here to have one -e-mailed to you for free.

Good Morning,

Wednesday's posts are usually devoted to new goings on in the studio or the shop.  We will save that for Friday this week I think.

I was asked recently if I know how to create and write a pattern?  In other words, Do I really know what I am doing?  Well, yes, yes, I do.

Although I wrote this pattern a couple of years ago, it may still be knit with the same results.  Featured on The Leaky Cauldron , Harry Potter Crafts, (gallery photo, site is currently under going changes and Tutorial / Instruction are unavailable), it is an easy pattern to follow.

 

The finished product creates an illusion.  When viewed straight on the piece appears to be striped, when viewed at an angle a picture appears.

Illusion knitting is easier than it looks.

Pattern Instructions are below:

I used Caron Simply Soft 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight (4) in Dark Country Blue and Heather Grey for the colors, like the movie. I changed it to banner or wall hanging. It is about 18-1/2" long from end to end fringe adds about 3" to 6" to over all length (depending on fringe length).

A few notes about the pattern:

The instructions below are for the WRONG SIDE of the pattern only. The RIGHT SIDE is KNIT every row! Just knit nothing else. I did say KNIT the RIGHT SIDE, right?

Ravenclaw Illusion (Shadow) Banner

Approx: 18-1/2" (23-1/2" with fringe)


Materials: Caron Simply Soft 100% Acrylic in Dark Country Blue [MC] and Grey Heather [CC] (no dye lot), 1 skein each (about 315 yards). You may choose any worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice.

Needles: Size 6 (US) straight

Gauge: is about 22 sts and 36 rows = 4", or about 6-1/2 (7) sts. per inch.

NOTES: Two rows of each color are worked and then changed for the next two rows so on and so forth, continue in this manner for the entire project. Carry the colors loosely up the side at each color change, no one will ever notice. Instructions are written for the wrong side only, KNIT every right side (odd numbered) row.

It takes four rows of knitting to complete one row of pattern, the first row is establishing the illusion [CC] the next rows follow the illusion in reverse [MC] making the stitches "pop" out from the material.

The first and last 2 stitches of pattern are a selvage edge to help the piece lay flat and not roll. Light blocking will help if your banner rolls too much.

The design (illusion) is a total of 150 rows, counting the beginning border and end Bind Off rows. The photo is a mirror image, your bird will face the opposite direction when completed.  (New Photos have been provided).

Abbreviations:

K = Knit
P = Purl
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrast Color
sts. = stitches

Pattern:

CO 35 sts. in MC
Row 1 KNIT
Row 2 PURL
Change to CC
Row 3 Knit
Row 4 Purl
Change to MC
Rows 5 and 6 repeat rows 1 and 2 one time. (Border is complete)
Row 7 - Change to CC, Knit to end (right side row)
(Begin Pattern, this row is the toe)
Row 8 - k2, p10, k1, p to last two sts. k2
Change to MC Knit to end
Row 10 - K12, p1, k to end.
Continue in this fashion, changing from MC to CC every two rows for the rest of the rows
Row 12 - k2, p10, k1, p2, k1, p to last two sts. k2
Row 14 - k12, p1, k2, p1, k to end
Row 16 - k2, p10, k4, p to last two sts., k2
Row18 - k12, p4, k to end
Row 20 - k2, p11, k2, p to last two sts., k2
Row 22 - k13, p2, k to end
Row 24 - k2, p12, k1, p5, k1, p to last two sts., k2
Pow 26 - K14, p1, k5, p1, k to end
Row 28 - k2, p11, k2, p4, k4, p to last two sts., k2
Row 30 - k13, p2, k4, p4, k to end.
Row 32 - K 2, p11, k3, p2, k7, p to last 2 sts., k2
Row 33 - Right Side - Knit across to end. (just making sure you're still knitting every right side row)
Row 34 - k13, p3, k2, p7, k to end
Row 36 - K2, p11, k13, p to last 2 sts, k2 
Row 38 - K13, p13, k to end
Row 40 - k2, p11, k14, p to last two sts, k2
Row 42 - k13, p14, k to end.
Row 44 - k2, p10, k12, p2, k1, p to last two sts, k2
Row 46 - k12, p12, k2, p1, k to end.
Row 48 - k2, p9, k10, p to last two sts, k2
Row 50 - k11, p10, k to end.
Row 52 - k2, p8, k10, p to last two sts, k2
Row 54 - k10, p10, k to end.
Row 56 - k2, p8, k9, p to last two sts, k2
Row 58 - k10, p9, k to end
Row 60 - k2, p7, k10, p to last two sts, k2
Row 62 - k9, p10, k to end.
Row 64 - k2, p7, k10, p to last two sts, k2
Row 66 - k9, p10, k to end
Row 68 - k2, p7, k11, p to last two sts, k2
Row 70 - k9, p11, k to end
Row 72 - k2, p7, k11, p to last two sts, k2
Row 74 - k9, p11, k to end.
Row 76 - k2, p5, k1, p2, k12, p to last two sts, k2
Row 78 - k7,p1, k2, p12, k to end
Row 80 - k2, p5, k7, p1,k7, p to last two sts, k2
Row 82 - k7, p7, k1, p7, k to end
Row 84 - k2, p5, k7, p1, k8, p to last two sts, k2
Row 86 - k7, p7, k1, p8, k to end
Row 88 - k2, p6, k5, p2, k8, p to last two sts, k2
Row 90 - k8, p5, k2, p8, k to end
Row 92 - k2, p7, k3, p3, k9, p to last two sts, k2
Row 94 - k9, p3, k3, p9, k to end
Row 96 - k2, p13, k8, p to last two sts, k2
Row 98 - k15, p8, k to end
Row 100 - k2, p12, k10, p to last two sts, k2
Row 102 - k14, p10, k to end
Row 104 - k2, p12, k9, p to last two sts, k2
Row 106 - k14, p9, k to end
Row 108 - k2, p11, k11, p to last two sts, k2
Row 1110 - k13, p11, k to end
Row 112 - k2, p12, k8, p1, k1, p to last two sts, k2
Row 114 - k14, p8, k1, p1, k to end
Row 116 - k2, p13, k8, p to last two sts, k2
Row 118 - k15, p8, k to end.
Row 120 - k2, p14, k7, p to last two sts, k2
Row 122 - k16, p7, k to end
Row 124 - k2, p14, k5, p1, k1, p to last two sts, k2
Row 126 - k16, p5, k1, p1, k to end
Row 128 - k2, p15, k5, p to last two sts, k2
Row 130 - k17, p5, k to end
Row 132 - k2, p15, k3, p1, k1, p to last two sts, k2
Row 134 - k17, p3, k1, p1, k to end
Row 136 - k2, p15, k1, p1, k1, p to last two sts, k2
Row 138 - k17, p1, k1, p1, k to end
Row 140 - k2, p14, k1, p to last two sts, k2
Row 142 - k16, p1, k to end
This last row completes the Raven Illusion (Shadow).

Row 143 in CC knit across to end
Row 144 Purl across to end
Row 145 - in MC Knit across to end
Row 146 - Purl across to end
Row 147 in CC knit across to end
Row 148 Purl Across to end
Row 149 in MC Knit across to end
Row 150 - BO (Knit or Purl)

Fringe

Cut 14 12" inch pieces of MC and 13 12" pieces CC divide into our groups of three, using two strands of MC and 1 strand of CC for middle fringe piece. Find the center bottom of your banner and attach the blue/grey fringe there, alternate the other eight sections and space them equally along the bottom of the banner.

Hang it on your wall, your all done!

NOTE 2:  If desired you may continue in Stockinette Stitch, working the stripe pattern until it is the desired length, you may then follow the instructions from row 136 through row 1 (knit it upside down) and have the image on the opposite side creating a scarf.  You may also continue in the stripe pattern until the piece is 18" shorter than you would like.  Work the Illusion piece and Kitchner stitch or join the pieces together.  Whichever your preferred method the scarf will be stunning in the end.

A little validation or verification... This pattern was originally posted on my knitting blog "Arachknits" (the blog is no longer in use, but the link and pattern are still there.

 Crafty Witch Josée said...
Hi A....!
First, let me say I'm sorry to post a comment on your blog like this. I generally prefer to e-mail people, but as I couldn't find any other means of contacting you, here I am, posting on your blog :)

I am writing to you because I'm a crafty witch for The Leaky Cauldron, working in the Harry Potter Crafts section, which you can see here: http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/features/crafts.

As you can see, we are posting tutorials and pictures for all sorts of Harry Potter Crafts there, and I was wondering if you would allow us to post the Ravenclaw illusion banner pictures and tutorial posted above. We would also love to post the pictures for the knitted Hedwig (pattern from Charmed Knits). We would identify the pictures and pattern as coming from you . There is also a disclaimer in each of the tutorials, as well as 2 long paragraphs on the front page of the crafts section explaining visitors that they should use the patterns they see on the website for their personal use and not to sell them, as the designers are the only ones who own the copyrights and rights to those items. There is also a copyright sign right by the author's name on the page of a particular item. Last but not least, you will notice that the credits at the bottom of each crafts mentions a source, so in your case, it would say that your tutorial was taken with permission from Arachknits and we would include a direct link to the place where the tutorial can be found on your site.

The Leaky Cauldron easily gets between 70,000 and 1,000,000 hits per month. I believe letting us add your patterns and pictures there would increase your visibility too. And of course, it would enable thousands of crafters all around the world to make wonderful crafts like yours!
Hoping to post your creations soon!

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Josée Leblanc
Leaky Cauldron Crafty Witch

P.S.: We would appreciate it if you could reply to us (whether you're interested or not) by e-mail at crafts@the-leaky-cauldron.org, as we crafty witches figure out our to-do list from the conversations in our e-mail account. Also be sure to include a link to your charts in the message, otherwise the other crafty witches may not know which pattern you are referring to! Thanks! 




**Please be aware this pattern is the property of and belongs to Alixandra Browning of The Alchemists Vessel (Arachknits Blog) and may no be reproduced for sale by any means whether knitting it yourself or printing and selling the pattern.  That is not allowed.

If you would like assistance with creating your own Illusion / Shadow Pattern we can help Chart and Write it for you.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.  In hope that Knitting Fever has struck and you are off to seek out yarn and needles.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day. 

Additional Photos:

Chart - if you look closely you can see the eagle.

Reverse side, concerned your image isn't coming out correctly?  Flip your knitting over and check.

When viewed from an angle the raised stitches "pop" creating the "illusion" of the eagle.

Five Great Gifts To Give List 28

Good Morning,

Today we bring you an eclectic bunch of things that may be given as gifts or for your own home.

From Gig At The Ocean

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A fantastic vintage group of locks. All locks have working keys.The gentleman I bought them

found them in his fathers garage. He brought them back from Israel in 1945.This is a rare find for penny locks with keys are hard to come by. I believe that 5 of the locks are brass. 



From Sue's Arts

 

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Request a custom order and have something made just for you.

Beautiful and unique "Shema" prayer necklace in Hebrew on faux leather string which can be replaced to a gold plated chain by request.

Charm size is about 2" and chain is about 16" long which can be adjusted per request at no extra charge.

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

Suzan ♥ 

From Mom Daughter Craft

 

 This is a beautiful beaded necklace made with pink-ish white and purple beads.
The length of the necklace is 16'' (40 cm).

The necklace was handmade in 100% smoke-free and pet-free environment.
Ready for shipping within 1-3 business days.

Please, convo, if you want to make a custom order. 

From: Smiles by Jem

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Fall Scarf: Orange Scarf with Green and Gold Sparkly, Fall Accessories

Our Sairee scarf is Orange Gold and Green with a touch of sparkle- perfect for fall style! The colors are bright and shiny and the scarf measures 21" x 68". Our boho scarf is great way to add color and fun to an outfit! Our Orange Scarf also works great as a shawl, bathing suit cover up or wrap! This hippie scarf is part of our Sairee Line, named after beautiful Sairee Beach in Thailand!

Our Sairee Orange Scarf was hand selected by us in Thailand. Smiles by JEM's mission includes both a commitment to delivering the highest quality handcrafted scarves, as well as a mission to improve the communities where our products are made.

Smiles by JEM donates a portion of their profits to SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. We have visited the villages and seen the incredible good they do to improve life for Thai children. They support children through college, provide them a loving home and create a family environment for the children living there. By supporting JEM and wearing our scarves, you will support a child's development, and together we will encourage similar programs to be established in Thailand, and beyond.

Our fall scarves make great gifts! All of our scarves come in an organza gift bag with an insert providing information about our company and SOS Children's Villages in Thailand. If you are sending this scarf as a gift and would like me to include a personal note please send me a message with your note and I will add it to the gift bag!

Thank you for stopping in and having a look. We would like to encourage you to click on through and have a look at what else these wonderful shops have to offer.