The Ultimate Machine Knit Socks
July 21, 2025
The Ultimate Sock eBook is your go-to pattern for better-fitting socks with a hand-knit style heel, in-the-round options, and multi-gauge machine support.
The Ultimate Sock eBook is your go-to pattern for better-fitting socks with a hand-knit style heel, in-the-round options, and multi-gauge machine support.
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Punchcard and Electronic Machines: Understanding the Difference
July 17, 2025
Compare punchcard and electronic knitting machines. Learn the pros, cons, and key differences to choose the best machine for your knitting projects.
Compare punchcard and electronic knitting machines. Learn the pros, cons, and key differences to choose the best machine for your knitting projects.
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How to Punch a Punchcard (The Right Way)
July 7, 2025
Punching your own punchcards is easier than you think, as long as you have the right tool and a steady hand. This post covers the basics of accurate punching, a clever tracing tip, and answers common questions so you can start creating your own custom stitch patterns with confidence.
Punching your own punchcards is easier than you think, as long as you have the right tool and a steady hand. This post covers the basics of accurate punching, a clever tracing tip, and answers common questions so you can start creating your own custom stitch patterns with confidence.
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Machine Knitters Bookshelf: Vintage & Modern Must-Haves
July 2, 2025
Discover the Machine Knitters Bookshelf — a growing reference of vintage and modern books to build your personal knitting library and connect with others.
Discover the Machine Knitters Bookshelf — a growing reference of vintage and modern books to build your personal knitting library and connect with others.
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Add Style to your Sweater with Curved Hems
June 30, 2025
Add a graceful curve to your hems with short row shaping—a simple technique to elevate the look of sweaters, tops, and tunics.
Add a graceful curve to your hems with short row shaping—a simple technique to elevate the look of sweaters, tops, and tunics.
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Intarsia or Fair Isle? What Your Machine Can (and Can’t) Do
June 25, 2025
Fair Isle or Intarsia? The way you work color depends on your machine. In this post, we break down the differences between these two techniques and how they work on manual, punchcard, and electronic machines. Whether you're dealing with floats or separate yarn strands, you'll get a better handle on what your machine can (and can’t) do.
Fair Isle or Intarsia? The way you work color depends on your machine. In this post, we break down the differences between these two techniques and how they work on manual, punchcard, and electronic machines. Whether you're dealing with floats or separate yarn strands, you'll get a better handle on what your machine can (and can’t) do.
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Does Half a Stitch Really Matter? You Bet It Does
June 23, 2025
Half a stitch might not sound like much… but it can make or break your project. Discover how our Gauge Comparison Tool shows the real impact of small gauge changes—and why proper swatching is essential for machine knitting success.
Half a stitch might not sound like much… but it can make or break your project. Discover how our Gauge Comparison Tool shows the real impact of small gauge changes—and why proper swatching is essential for machine knitting success.
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Ditch the Math: Use the Gauge Calculator
June 16, 2025
Let the Gauge Calculator handle the math. Quickly turn your swatch measurements into stitch and row gauge — accurate, easy, and frustration-free.
Let the Gauge Calculator handle the math. Quickly turn your swatch measurements into stitch and row gauge — accurate, easy, and frustration-free.
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Cheat Sheets for Hand Manipulation
June 11, 2025
Tired of counting needles for every cable or lace repeat? These printable cheat sheets make hand-manipulated stitch patterns faster, easier, and more accurate — perfect for non-patterning machines!
Tired of counting needles for every cable or lace repeat? These printable cheat sheets make hand-manipulated stitch patterns faster, easier, and more accurate — perfect for non-patterning machines!
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What Makes the LK150 Knitting Machine So Popular?
June 5, 2025
Discover why the Silver Reed LK150 is a favorite machine for knitters—lightweight, easy to use, and works with everyday yarns.
Discover why the Silver Reed LK150 is a favorite machine for knitters—lightweight, easy to use, and works with everyday yarns.
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