The Ultimate DIY Shawl
January 4, 2022
Knitting diagonals is a common way for hand-knitters to make scarves, shawls, wraps and blankets. With a few considerations, machine knitters can join in the fun!
Knitting diagonals is a common way for hand-knitters to make scarves, shawls, wraps and blankets. With a few considerations, machine knitters can join in the fun!
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Slope vs Taper - Draft Angles for your Knitting
December 14, 2021
Understanding the math behind angled shaping is critical when creating knitting patterns or just making modifications. Investigate the distinction between slopes and tapers. Do you have a hard time with math? To take the uncertainty out of generating personalized knitting instructions, check out the Knit it Now tools.
Understanding the math behind angled shaping is critical when creating knitting patterns or just making modifications. Investigate the distinction between slopes and tapers. Do you have a hard time with math? To take the uncertainty out of generating personalized knitting instructions, check out the Knit it Now tools.
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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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Master Automatic Stitch Patterning
December 4, 2021
The December LIVE meeting talked about using a single stitch pattern in many, many ways. From stitch variations, to color choices, to various knitting techniques, you can get a lot of mileage from a single stitch pattern.
The December LIVE meeting talked about using a single stitch pattern in many, many ways. From stitch variations, to color choices, to various knitting techniques, you can get a lot of mileage from a single stitch pattern.
This short video is an introduction to the topic covering automatic stitch patterning in general.
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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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Twisted Cord Fun
November 29, 2021
For ties, straps, and ornamentation, use a household gadget to make a quick, attractive, and fun alternative to I-Cord. Make a robust cord out of yarn strands.
For ties, straps, and ornamentation, use a household gadget to make a quick, attractive, and fun alternative to I-Cord. Make a robust cord out of yarn strands.
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Machine Knit No Roll Infinity Scarf
November 22, 2021
It's easy to make in a weekend! There is no beginning or end to an Infinity (or Mobius) Scarf. Knit yours in a beautiful yarn with your knitting machine in no time!
It's easy to make in a weekend! There is no beginning or end to an Infinity (or Mobius) Scarf. Knit yours in a beautiful yarn with your knitting machine in no time!
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Machine Knitting Terms Glossary
November 21, 2021
Don't let cryptic abbreviations and mysterious machine knitting terms discourage you. Use the Knit it Now Machine Knitter's Terms Glossary to understand vintage patterns and books. Use it for a refresher for the jargon used by machine knitters.
Don't let cryptic abbreviations and mysterious machine knitting terms discourage you. Use the Knit it Now Machine Knitter's Terms Glossary to understand vintage patterns and books. Use it for a refresher for the jargon used by machine knitters.
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How to use Hand Knitting Patterns for Machine Knitting
November 21, 2021
Machine knitters should have a look at the abundance of hand knitting patterns available in the hand knitting community. Discover three strategies for "translating" hand knitting designs into machine knitting patterns that you'll adore.
Machine knitters should have a look at the abundance of hand knitting patterns available in the hand knitting community. Discover three strategies for "translating" hand knitting designs into machine knitting patterns that you'll adore.
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Asymmetric Hem for Machine Knitters
November 15, 2021
Adding a shaped hemline is an easy way to create a custom machine knit designer sweater. With just a little planning you can add this feature to any pattern and quickly knit it with your knitting machine.
Adding a shaped hemline is an easy way to create a custom machine knit designer sweater. With just a little planning you can add this feature to any pattern and quickly knit it with your knitting machine.
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