Self Striping Yarn
March 14, 2024
I'm sure we've all been tempted by self-striping, variegated, space-dyed and self-patterning yarn. Whatever name you give it, the colors can call out to our creative selves but they may not always work out as planned.
When you use these kinds of yarns, the length of the color repeats is very important. Find out how the way these yarns are made can change the outcome of our knitting.
I'm sure we've all been tempted by self-striping, variegated, space-dyed and self-patterning yarn. Whatever name you give it, the colors can call out to our creative selves but they may not always work out as planned.
When you use these kinds of yarns, the length of the color repeats is very important. Find out how the way these yarns are made can change the outcome of our knitting.
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Knitting Win:
March 4, 2024
Nicole, a fellow knitter, used the Knit it Now Misses Sideways pattern and the Connect the Dots stitch pattern for her success, which was inspired by the Rain Chain Machine Knit-able.
Nicole, a fellow knitter, used the Knit it Now Misses Sideways pattern and the Connect the Dots stitch pattern for her success, which was inspired by the Rain Chain Machine Knit-able.
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Puffy, Gathered Set in Sleeves
February 19, 2024
Puffy or gathered set in sleeves are classic.
Puffy or gathered set in sleeves are classic.
They are easy to make without a pattern. Learn how to make your own charts without using math.
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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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