Five Great Gifts To Give List 31

September 10, 2013 by The Alchemist

Good Morning,

We usually showcase Five Items from Five different shops around the web. The Holidays are right around the corner, and now is the time to map out those shops and places you would like to visit.

Today we’re going to do things a little bit backwards and talk about where you can find these things that are shared every Tuesday.

Why Shop At a Big Box or overpriced Department Store when you can Shop Small Business and Shop locally.

Little Shop of Artists:
6713 Fiarview Ave, Ste., B
Boise ID, 83704

Featuring locally handmade quality good from talented people in and around the Boise, Idaho area.

Displaying Artists:
The Alchemists Vessel
Blackbird Metalworks
Wire Witchery
The Muddfip Photographer
Green Witch Handmade

Come on in and see what these folks have on display.

The links above will take you to the artists personal webpage or Etsy store.

What is Etsy? As a friend once quipped, “Etsy, it’s the world’s garage sale.” That is a fairly accurate description. Although much higher quality than your typical neighborhood Garage Sale, there is a lot to wade through. There are thousands of shops and items of all kinds from sellers with “on-line stores” on the site Etsy. I look at it as one big Mall. The Big Orange Box with an E in it is the logo for Etsy, you may find a click-able icon to your left on the side menu.

Handmade Artists – handmadeartists.com is another Artist to Customer Shopping Venue that deals strictly with handmade goods. Everything on the site is handmade from start to finish, by the seller. You will find up-cycled items, but vintage, mass-produced or manufactured items are not allowed on the site. A truly unique little shopping site. You may find click-able icons to the left on the side bar menu for the sites Forum, Shops and Blog.

If you’re an artists in the Boise or surrounding Treasure Valley Area we have lots of room for you to display your wares. Monthly rental fee applies, artists keep all sales money. Give us a call or stop by the shop, bring your work, we’d love a look and to find a place for your items in the store.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

But There’s Nothing To Do!

September 6, 2013 by The Alchemist

Good Morning,

Although Summer is over here in Boise, the Thunderstorms have started and it rains almost daily, it also mean that school is back in and for many the repeated plaintive cry, “But there’s nothing to do!”

Here’s something to do with the whole family, just yourself, grab your friends, or make it a date.

Art in the Park

If you click through to the site, you can find a map of the Artists as well as other event times and information. This a great big huge outdoor event, that includes a Beer Garden.

Although Little Shop of Artists is not attendance, we of the shop are intending to go this weekend. Once we have the details of our visit, those will be posted.

There are other neat things to do in town this weekend as well, unfortunately the events are not listed on line. Check the Boise, Weekly or the Idaho Statesman for a list of goings-on and happenings in your area.

You could always stop in Little Shop of Artists and see what we have on the shelves, bring a friend, bring your work, we’d love to see you.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Featured Artist – Little Shop of Artists

September 5, 2013 by The Alchemist

Good Morning,

Today I would like to take a moment and talk about Little Shop of Artists.

Little Shop of Artists is a brand new business now open in Boise, Idaho.

We offer a brick and mortar location to showcase local crafts men and women and the beautiful items they create. Everything in the store is created locally and we currently have a variety of jewelry, hand knitted/crocheted items along with some photography perfect for a home or office setting. All items are great for any gift giving occasion.


Shop Exterior

We offer daily demonstrations and have class space available for those wanting to teach and also learn.

Satin Weave Crystal Bracelet, Class Example

Local Artists, Artisans, Crafts-people of all types we are looking for you! Monthly rental fee applies, Artists keep all Sales Money. Services include local advertising, business cards, and other amenities.

We still have space available for artists to display their items so make sure you contact us for information. Sunday, September 29th we will be holding an other open house, so come by and check us out and if you are an artist bring your questions and a sample of your work!

Currently on Display

We are located:
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 794-8317

Behind A-1 Video Game Exchange in the lot.

Thursday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

During the months of October through December we will be extending our hours to serve your Holiday Shopping needs.

Local Artisans currently on display in the shop
Shelly Moody of:
The Muddfip Photographer
Green Witch Handmades

Sarah Shannon of:
Wire Witchery
or find Sarah’s lovely work at her Etsy Shop

Alixandra Browning of:
The Alchemists Vessel
Blackbird Metal Works
Arachknits (A division of The Alchemists Vessel)

Don’t forget to Like Us on Facebook – Little Shop of Artists

Thank you stopping by and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day and encourages you to visit the links, or stop by the shop and say Hello, we’d love to see you.

KAL with Alix- Camouflage Scarf

September 4, 2013 by The Alchemist

Good Morning,

Today’s blog is brief as we begin to Knit-A-Long With Alix, from the Alchemists Vessel.

This project is a scarf, appropriate for men or women. This is my very first item that I will knit and add for sale to the shop.

“Camouflage”

I will be using Bernat Softee Chunky Ombre Yarn in 20944 “Dad’s Scarf”, 11 stitches to the inch, on size US 11 Needles. Here I have wound the first skein into a ball instead of the skein and label they come in. This is a nice soft acrylic yarn that will hold up to heavy wear and you can throw it in the washing machine.

Please excuse the other materials on the table, we are busy at the shop and never just craft one thing at a time. The other materials are for making Chain Maille, and the class Satin Crystal Weave Bracelet project we offer at the shop.

The colors are a deep green, black, dark grey, olive green and a bright grey color that almost looks white against the darker contrast of the other colors. The yarn reminds a great deal of Camouflage.

The pattern is a simple short row work and turn with wrapped stitches forming a interesting decorative loop in the triangles created by this pattern.

Materials

Bernat Softee Chunky 20944 “Dad’s Scarf” (11 stitches to the inch)
3 Balls (77 yards / 70 m – 2.80 oz / 80g) “Ombre” yarn (wt. 6)
Size 11 US needles (8.0 mm)
Tapestry needle
Gauge: 11sts x 14 rows = 4″ (10cm)
You may choose a yarn that appeals to you.

K = Knit
P =Purl
WS = Wrap Stitch*

Pattern Note:
To work a *Wrapped Stitch:
Knit the number of stitches listed in the row
Slip the next stitch Purlwise to the Right Hand Needle
Bring your yarn to the front of the work
Slip the stitch back to the Left Hand Needle
Turn your work
Bring the Yarn to the Front of your work (you just wrapped the stitch)
Slip the first stitch on the Left Hand needle to the Right Needle
Purl to the end of the row

To Work the wrapped stitches in pattern:
Knit to the Wrapped Stitch
Slip the stitch to the Right Hand needle without knitting it
Slide the tip of the left hand needle into the Horizontal bar (formed around the stitch by bringing the yarn to the front and then back of your work). With the wrap on the needle, slide the LEFT HAND needle through the first stitch on the right hand needle and Knit the stitch.

Short Row Scarf Pattern

C/O 20 sts.

K rows 1 and 2 (this will give you a nice foundation to begin).
Row 3 – K 16, WS, Turn
Rows 4, 6, 8, 10 Purl to the end of row
Row 5 – K 12, WS, Turn
Row 7 – K 8, WS, Turn
Row 9 – K4, WS, Turn
Row 11 – K to the end of the row, picking up all wrapped stitches
(First Triangle Complete)
Row 12 – K 4, WS, Turn
Rows – 13, 15, 17, 19 Purl to end of row
Row 14 – K 4, pick up WS, K3, WS, Turn
Row 16 – K 8, pick up WS, K3, WS, Turn
Row 18 – K 12, pick up WS, K3, WS, Turn
Row 20 – K 16, pick up WS, K to end of Row.
(Second Triangle Complete)

Continue working these 20 Rows for the entire length of your Scarf.

Progress pictures coming. Next Wednesday we will look at progress and continuing to knit with a second ball / skein.

The cool thing about this pattern is that it looks the same on both sides and the alternating triangles give it a nice textured feel and look. One will be Stockinette the other Garter Stitch, not only is it a nice texture, it helps to define the pattern and makes the triangles pop.

Because my ball was knotted and not wound right towards the inside I am missing a good 12 yards of yarn, so your length of scarf after you finish the first ball may be longer than the progress pictures, that is OK.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

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

Five Great Gifts For Giving List 30

September 3, 2013 by The Alchemist

Good Morning,

Today we brig 5 lovely items from around the web.

Available at Little Shop of Artists

Blackbird Metalworks

This very pretty Vintage Sterling Silver Plated and Swaovski Crystal in Amethyst Ring.

From Wire Witchery

Teal Magnesite Heart Drop Hoop Earrings

These attractive earrings are made with dyed magnesite hears and grey Swarovski crystals with a large gunmetal open drop.

From: Muddfip Photographer

Ongoing offer Available!! For local military members returning from deployment, we are offering family photo sessions for $50. This offer is valid to active duty or reserve members deployed overseas, in combat or non combat arenas, any branch of service. This offer has No Expiration date. Please contact us for details! Please share with your friends (local of course) who may benefit from seeing this!

From: The Alchemists Vessel

Sterling Silver and Genuine Turquoise Gemstone Hand Stamped Cross

21″ total length, the Sterling Silver cross is 1 x 3/4″ at widest point, this pretty little cross is hand forged from start to finish. Cut from a Sterling Silver sheet and hand stamped with an arrow like design for a Southwestern appeal. Hand cleaned and polished. Some of the tool marks are visible on the back along with the “Sterling” mark. Hand set with a genuine Turquoise cabochon and matching beads along the chain.

The chain is Sterling Silver 1.5mm Fine Figaro pattern and finished with a Sterling Silver Lobster Claw Clasp.

Arrives boxed ready for gift giving.

From Yankee Burrow Creations

pink funny bunny crochet child stuffed animal toy

https://www.thecraftstar.com/Upload/product/2240/103840-product_name1377538871.JPG

Miss Pink Funny Bunny is ready to bring joy and fun to your child. Isn’t she cute with that pretty dress highlighted with smiling sun buttons and yellow trim? Any little girl would love to call her their own, for play time, tea time, or cuddle time. (If your child would prefer, I would be happy to create a funny bunny in their favorite color.
Miss Bunny measures 8″ high, so she is a great size to carry everywhere. All the buttons are sewn on by hand, and the dress is removeable, but I do not recommend this toy for children under 3 years of age.
The pattern for this bunny is from the book “Mr. Funky’s super crochet wonderful” of North Light Books and was found on the Lion Brand Yarn website. The bunny is made from 100% acrylic fun yarn and fiberfill stuffing.
http://about.me/yankeeburrowcreations
To see more items from my shop, please visit: http://yankeeburrowcreations.thecraftstar.com/

From: A Bead Thing

Pearl Wave Ring

Using 4mm glass pearls and 11/0 silver lined seed beads, I have created a ring with a bit of a wave in the design. Lovely to wear, light and classy.
All rings are made to order, so please measure and state size specifically.

These items may be fond by following their links or come into the store and see what our local artists haven’t wired, spun, assembled, crafted and created for you!

Thank you or stopping in and having a look.

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

Studio News – The Alchemists Vessel’s Five (5) Star Rating

August 28, 2013 by The Alchemist

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.

Little Shop of Artists: About The Shop

August 26, 2013 by The Alchemist

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

August 23, 2013 by The Alchemist

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

August 22, 2013 by The Alchemist

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

August 21, 2013 by The Alchemist

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 – k18, 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 Joséesaid…
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!

—
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.