Ribbing without a Ribber
November 8, 2022
No ribber? Ribbing can be made by reworking stitches by hand.
No ribber? Ribbing can be made by reworking stitches by hand.
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The ONE Secret to Machine Knitting Success
July 5, 2022
The thing that will make or break your knitting is the gauge. We can't measure as we go when we use a knitting machine. Before starting any project, it is very important for machine knitters to know their gauge. Here are seven things that can change how gauge works. Knitting swatches in NOT optional! :o)
The thing that will make or break your knitting is the gauge. We can't measure as we go when we use a knitting machine. Before starting any project, it is very important for machine knitters to know their gauge. Here are seven things that can change how gauge works. Knitting swatches in NOT optional! :o)
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Thread lace vs
May 13, 2022
Often overlooked, Thread Lace is an easy technique to create openwork "lace" fabrics with a knitting machine.
Often overlooked, Thread Lace is an easy technique to create openwork "lace" fabrics with a knitting machine.
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Open Cast on vs Closed Cast on
April 4, 2022
There are a variety of ways to begin knitting. Each approach has its own set of benefits and is divided into two categories: open cast on and closed cast on. All machine knitters should be conversant with a variety of cast-on procedures.
There are a variety of ways to begin knitting. Each approach has its own set of benefits and is divided into two categories: open cast on and closed cast on. All machine knitters should be conversant with a variety of cast-on procedures.
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Intarsia on the Machine
March 29, 2022
Intarsia (picture knitting) is a technique that allows color changes in the middle of the row without having floats across the back of the knitting
Intarsia (picture knitting) is a technique that allows color changes in the middle of the row without having floats across the back of the knitting
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Machine Knit Neckbands: Jazz em Up!
March 8, 2022
Bands around necklines, armholes or at hems don't have to be boring!
It's easy to spice up a machine-knit garment by adding a little something extra where the bands meet the garment edge or along the turning row.
Bands around necklines, armholes or at hems don't have to be boring!
It's easy to spice up a machine-knit garment by adding a little something extra where the bands meet the garment edge or along the turning row.
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Knitting Machine Tension Mast tips
February 22, 2022
The tension mast on a knitting machine feeds the yarn to a carriage and controls how quickly yarn moves. When you look at swatches made with different tension mast settings, you can see how important this device is to good machine knitting.
The tension mast on a knitting machine feeds the yarn to a carriage and controls how quickly yarn moves. When you look at swatches made with different tension mast settings, you can see how important this device is to good machine knitting.
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Tubing Your Knitting
February 15, 2022
Our knitting is stretched across the needlebed as we machine knit. We also hang weights. This can change the stitches. Many machine kntiters will "tube" their work to "pop" the stitches into place.
Our knitting is stretched across the needlebed as we machine knit. We also hang weights. This can change the stitches. Many machine kntiters will "tube" their work to "pop" the stitches into place.
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6 Ways to use Ravel Cord
January 25, 2022
Ravel Cord is magical for machine knitters. It's a smooth, strong cord that has many uses. It is also called rip cord or cast on cord.
Ravel Cord is magical for machine knitters. It's a smooth, strong cord that has many uses. It is also called rip cord or cast on cord.
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Decorative Patterning with Knitting Machines
January 11, 2022
With a knitting machine, you can quickly and easily make lace, textured patterns, and multi-color designs quickly and easily. With buttons, punchcards, electronics and even hand manipulation the sky's the limit!
With a knitting machine, you can quickly and easily make lace, textured patterns, and multi-color designs quickly and easily. With buttons, punchcards, electronics and even hand manipulation the sky's the limit!
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