Helping you be a better Machine Knitter

Yarn for Knitting Machines

Yarn for Knitting Machines
February 1, 2022
You don't need to buy special yarn for machine knitting. Most importantly, the yarn must be the right weight for your machine. It has to fit into the hooks of the needles.

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6 Ways to use Ravel Cord

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.

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Brother KH260 Bulky Knitting Machine

Brother KH260 Bulky Knitting Machine
January 18, 2022
The Brother KH260 is the last bulky (9mm) knitting machine made by the Brother company that used punch cards. It is a workhorse of a machine that has everything you need to make beautiful bulky-weight knitwear.

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Decorative Patterning with Knitting Machines

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!

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The Ultimate DIY Shawl

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!

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Slope vs Taper - Draft Angles for your Knitting

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.

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Machine Knitters: Save your Back and Shoulders

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.

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Master Automatic Stitch Patterning

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.

This short video is an introduction to the topic covering automatic stitch patterning in general.

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Neckline Planning for Machine Knitters

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.

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Twisted Cord Fun

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.

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