9 Ways to Knit Garter Stitch on a Knitting Machine
June 28, 2022
When knitters are first introduced to knitting machines, they are surprised that we can't easily knit Garter Stitch (knit every row).
Because we aren't reversing our work as you do in hand knitting, as we knit, we are working knit and purl rows to create stockinette.
Here are some clever ways to add the texture of garter stitch to add texture.
When knitters are first introduced to knitting machines, they are surprised that we can't easily knit Garter Stitch (knit every row).
Because we aren't reversing our work as you do in hand knitting, as we knit, we are working knit and purl rows to create stockinette.
Here are some clever ways to add the texture of garter stitch to add texture.
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Machine Clamp Hack
June 21, 2022
Have you ever tried to attach your knitting machine to a table that was too thick for the clamps?
With the right tools, this hack is genius!
Have you ever tried to attach your knitting machine to a table that was too thick for the clamps?
With the right tools, this hack is genius!
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Stitch World Stitch Pattern Inspiration
June 14, 2022
Are you looking for some new ideas for stitch patterns? Machine knitting "eye candy" can be found in the Stitch World pattern books.
Are you looking for some new ideas for stitch patterns? Machine knitting "eye candy" can be found in the Stitch World pattern books.
They are sorted by the type of stitch (tuck, slip, fairisle, etc.) and have pictures of knitted samples and charts for each pattern.
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Punchcards for specialty stitches
June 13, 2022
How do I punch a card for specialty stitches (k2tog, PSSO, yo)?
How do I punch a card for specialty stitches (k2tog, PSSO, yo)?
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8 Ways to Knit Lace on a Knitting Machine
June 7, 2022
To knit lace on a knitting machine, you don't need a lace carriage or to transfer each stitch by hand.
To knit lace on a knitting machine, you don't need a lace carriage or to transfer each stitch by hand.
No matter what kind of machine you have, there are many ways to add holes to your knitting and make light, open fabrics that look "lacey."
Have you tried making lace in other ways? Comment below and tell us what you've learned
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Check your Spongebar
June 3, 2022
If you haven't changed your sponge bar "in a while", it's probably time!
If your machine is mis-patterning or just "acting up" a flat spongebar could be the cause.
No matter how often your machine is used, the sponge deteriorates in time.
If you haven't changed your sponge bar "in a while", it's probably time!
If your machine is mis-patterning or just "acting up" a flat spongebar could be the cause.
No matter how often your machine is used, the sponge deteriorates in time.
Check your spongebar!
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Match Your Target Gauge Without Math: The 4-Inch Square Technique
May 17, 2022
These helpful hints will make counting stitches and rows a lot easier.
These helpful hints will make counting stitches and rows a lot easier.
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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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11 Steps for Success with Your Knitting
May 3, 2022
11 steps for success with your knitting. No matter where you are on your machine knitting journey, check to make sure you are taking the right steps from start to finish.
Number 9 may surprise you.
11 steps for success with your knitting. No matter where you are on your machine knitting journey, check to make sure you are taking the right steps from start to finish.
Number 9 may surprise you.
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Too much math
April 26, 2022
"Machine knitting is not for me because there is too much math in it." Hand or machine, there are times when we need to pull out a calculator. Knit it Now has ways to make this easier. Take a look at how math is used in your knitting and how to avoid the pain.
"Machine knitting is not for me because there is too much math in it." Hand or machine, there are times when we need to pull out a calculator. Knit it Now has ways to make this easier. Take a look at how math is used in your knitting and how to avoid the pain.
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