What is a Machine Knit-Able?
- October 11, 2021
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At Knit It Now, we feature what we call Machine Knit-Ables—hand knitting patterns we highlight to inspire your machine knitting. These aren’t Knit It Now original patterns, and they aren’t written specifically for machine knitters. But with the right tools and mindset, you can absolutely make them your own.
Let’s be honest—there aren’t many designers writing new patterns specifically for machine knitting these days. Most of what’s out there is vintage or hard to follow. That’s why we showcase fresh, current hand-knit designs: to give you new ideas and help you get more out of your machine.
Look for the button "Everything you need to get knitting".
Or look for the button "Yarn and Original Pattern"
Unless noted, these are hand knitting patterns. Purchasing the pattern can be helpful for original measurements and stitch patterns, but there won’t be machine knitting instructions included. That’s where our weekly Knit-Able suggestions come in—to help you translate those ideas to your machine.
If you’ve ever felt limited by machine knitting patterns, you’re not alone. Machine Knit-Ables open up your options. Instead of waiting around for new machine-specific designs, you can use fresh, modern styles from the hand knitting world and adapt them to your machine.
If you want more than just a single course, check out our full Hand Knit to Machine Knit Classroom. It’s packed with lessons, tools, and tips to guide you through every step of adapting hand-knit patterns for your machine—whether you’re working on sweaters, accessories, or blankets.
Browse our full collection of Machine Knit-Ables. Pick one that catches your eye, and start experimenting. Using our tools, tutorials, and patterns, you’ll have everything you need to bring those hand-knit designs to life on your machine.
Explore All Machine Knit-AblesA Machine Knit-Able is a hand-knit pattern we share as inspiration for machine knitters. It’s not a machine knitting pattern, but you can adapt it using Knit It Now tools and suggestions.
Few designers focus on machine knitting these days. Hand knitting patterns dominate the market, so we help you bridge the gap by showing how to adapt them for your machine.
No. If you can knit a basic sweater or accessory on your machine, you can work with a Machine Knit-Able. It’s about making adjustments—not starting from scratch.
Purchasing the pattern is recommended if you want access to original measurements and stitch details, but it’s not required to use our Machine Knit-Able suggestions.
We offer courses, tutorials, and tools to help you adapt hand knitting patterns. You’ll find links and recommendations alongside each Machine Knit-Able we feature.
Have you tried using a hand knitting pattern on your machine? I’d love to hear how it went or if you have questions about getting started. Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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