My lightbulb moment
December 9, 2024
For years, I've been teaching machine knitting my way ...But recently, I've had conversations that changed everything.
For years, I've been teaching machine knitting my way ...But recently, I've had conversations that changed everything.
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Swatching is NOT a waste of yarn
December 2, 2024
She skipped one critical thing that led to tears...
She skipped one critical thing that led to tears...
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The Lessons this Swatch Taught Me
October 21, 2024
I'm planning a hand-knit blanket for my college-age granddaughter and almost skipped the swatch. The first swatch showed I didn't have the patience for the complex stitch pattern but confirmed I loved the yarn. After frogging it, I started fresh with new enthusiasm and I was armed with information to plan and chart my blanket pattern.
I'm planning a hand-knit blanket for my college-age granddaughter and almost skipped the swatch. The first swatch showed I didn't have the patience for the complex stitch pattern but confirmed I loved the yarn. After frogging it, I started fresh with new enthusiasm and I was armed with information to plan and chart my blanket pattern.
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4 Common Machine Knitting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
October 1, 2024
Are these common mistakes holding you back? Discover four pitfalls machine knitters face – like skipping swatching or juggling too many patterns – and learn practical tips to overcome them. Boost your productivity, master your machine, and knit with confidence!
Are these common mistakes holding you back? Discover four pitfalls machine knitters face – like skipping swatching or juggling too many patterns – and learn practical tips to overcome them. Boost your productivity, master your machine, and knit with confidence!
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Why does 0 matter?
September 17, 2024
Why do I have to cast on in the middle of the needlebed?
Why do I have to cast on in the middle of the needlebed?
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Have you played
August 20, 2024
Pushing the limits of the yarn you have on hand is often called "yarn chicken"
Pushing the limits of the yarn you have on hand is often called "yarn chicken"
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Transform Your Knitting: Charting Devices for Machine Knitters
July 30, 2024
Instead of traditional knitting instructions, consider other options
Instead of traditional knitting instructions, consider other options
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From Swatch to Sweater: 7 Factors Every Machine Knitter Should Know.
June 25, 2024
When machine knitting, swatching and gauge are critical. Gauge is affected by many things. Consider these factors for your knitting success.
When machine knitting, swatching and gauge are critical. Gauge is affected by many things. Consider these factors for your knitting success.
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5 Tips for Attaching Buttons to Knits
June 18, 2024
When putting buttons on knits, extra care needs to be taken because knits are open and the yarns used are sometimes fragile.
When putting buttons on knits, extra care needs to be taken because knits are open and the yarns used are sometimes fragile.
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Why is machine knitting so hard?
June 11, 2024
It can look hard at first to knit on a machine. It's not as simple as getting some yarn and two sticks. It can be hard to learn how to use the machine, find knitting designs, and add stitch patterns. But machine knitting is a GOOD challenge that knitters all over the world share.
It can look hard at first to knit on a machine. It's not as simple as getting some yarn and two sticks. It can be hard to learn how to use the machine, find knitting designs, and add stitch patterns. But machine knitting is a GOOD challenge that knitters all over the world share.
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