Category : Techniques

9 Tips for Knitting Tuck

9 Tips for Knitting Tuck
September 3, 2024
Tuck is an all-time favorite stitch pattern that can be worked on ANY knitting machine.
Tuck adds texture and knit in multiple colors it can create unique color patterns as well.
Here are 9 tips for knitting tuck.

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Hybrid Knitting

Hybrid Knitting
August 13, 2024
Different knitting methods .. beautiful results.

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Needles out of Work vs Drop Stitches

Needles out of Work vs Drop Stitches
April 1, 2024
An easy way to add open work and dimension to your knitting is by adding "ladders".

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Turning Rows

Turning Rows
July 4, 2023
A turning row makes a sharp fold at the fold line of a folded hem or band. There are many ways to turn rows. Here are the three most popular.

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Tuck Lace Challenge

Tuck Lace Challenge
February 27, 2023
For Tuck Lace, it can be hard to figure out which stitches to put in out-of-work position. Here are some tips that will help.

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Swatching with Stitch Patterns

Swatching with Stitch Patterns
February 14, 2023
To figure out the gauge of your knitting with a stitch pattern (fairisle, tuck, slip, lace, etc.), knit a "proper" gauge swatch the same way you would for plain knitting. Make sure to place markers carefully for accuracy.

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Ribbing without a Ribber

Ribbing without a Ribber
November 8, 2022
No ribber? Ribbing can be made by reworking stitches by hand.

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Are punchcards interchangeable?

Are punchcards interchangeable?
November 1, 2022
Punchcards made by different machine makers may look a little bit different, but they can be used in the same machines with some restrictions.

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Jacquard vs Double Bed Jacquard

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.

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The ONE Secret to Machine Knitting Success

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)

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