Wisdom from Fellow Machine Knitters
August 8, 2023
We asked our machine knitting community:
What 5 things should EVERY machine knitter know?
~and~
What 5 things do you wish YOU knew when you first started machine knitting?
Here's a sampling of their words of wisdom.
We asked our machine knitting community:
What 5 things should EVERY machine knitter know?
~and~
What 5 things do you wish YOU knew when you first started machine knitting?
Here's a sampling of their words of wisdom.
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5 ideas to Spark your Knitting Passion
July 29, 2023
Do you remember how exciting it was to start machine knitting for the first time? It's fun to try out different stitches, patterns, and colors, and it's satisfying to see your ideas come to life on the machine.
What can you do to get that excitement back?
Do you remember how exciting it was to start machine knitting for the first time? It's fun to try out different stitches, patterns, and colors, and it's satisfying to see your ideas come to life on the machine.
What can you do to get that excitement back?
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Join the Movement: Knit Soap Sacks for a Worthy Cause!
June 3, 2023
Calling all knitters! Join our exciting Soap Sack Challenge and experience the joy of creating something both fun and practical. Knitting soap sacks is a satisfying endeavor that combines creativity with usefulness. Put your machine (and yarn stash) to good use.
Calling all knitters! Join our exciting Soap Sack Challenge and experience the joy of creating something both fun and practical. Knitting soap sacks is a satisfying endeavor that combines creativity with usefulness. Put your machine (and yarn stash) to good use.
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Get Creative and Spread Joy: Donate Hats for Winter
May 22, 2023
Join the Country Knitting of Maine hat contest to keep kids and people in need warm, comfortable, and happy. Knit a hat to make a difference and spread happiness.
Join the Country Knitting of Maine hat contest to keep kids and people in need warm, comfortable, and happy. Knit a hat to make a difference and spread happiness.
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Jacquard vs Double Bed Jacquard
September 13, 2022
The term "jacquard" has a specific meaning the the fashion world, but machine knitters tend to use it differently.
The term "jacquard" has a specific meaning the the fashion world, but machine knitters tend to use it differently.
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Hand Knitters guide to Machine Knitting
August 1, 2022
"I am an accomplished long-time hand knitter and just got an LK-150 knitting machine. I've been able to knit a couple of hats. I want to knit my first sweater...."
"I am an accomplished long-time hand knitter and just got an LK-150 knitting machine. I've been able to knit a couple of hats. I want to knit my first sweater...."
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Machine Knitters: Save your Back and Shoulders
December 7, 2021
When machine knitting, your position at the machine is most important. Add to your knitting pleasure by being comfortable and protecting your back, neck and shoulders.
When machine knitting, your position at the machine is most important. Add to your knitting pleasure by being comfortable and protecting your back, neck and shoulders.
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Neckline Planning for Machine Knitters
November 30, 2021
One of the numerous options to make when picking a sweater style to knit is "what neckline style do I want?" Consider your talents, machine, techniques, and yarn when making a decision for machine knitters.
One of the numerous options to make when picking a sweater style to knit is "what neckline style do I want?" Consider your talents, machine, techniques, and yarn when making a decision for machine knitters.
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Creating Collars with a Knitting Machine
November 8, 2021
It's easier than you think to add collars to machine knitting patterns! Collars are equally as vital as stripes and stitch patterns when it comes to embellishing your knitwear designs.
It's easier than you think to add collars to machine knitting patterns! Collars are equally as vital as stripes and stitch patterns when it comes to embellishing your knitwear designs.
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The BEST Knitting Machine Table
October 18, 2021
Knitting machines require a sturdy table that will accommodate not only the weight of the machine, but the back and forth action when knitting. This table checks all the boxes and is the perfect table for machine knitting.
Knitting machines require a sturdy table that will accommodate not only the weight of the machine, but the back and forth action when knitting. This table checks all the boxes and is the perfect table for machine knitting.
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