Why guess at ease?
November 7, 2023
When reading knitting patterns, have you ever been confused by the idea of "positive ease"?
Ease is a personal choice.
Discover why "pinching" doesn't work and the best way to design and knit sweaters that fit.
When reading knitting patterns, have you ever been confused by the idea of "positive ease"?
Ease is a personal choice.
Discover why "pinching" doesn't work and the best way to design and knit sweaters that fit.
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DesignaKnit for Brother and Silver Reed Knitters
October 3, 2023
It is vital to remember that different knitting machines work differently with DesignaKnit, and it is important to know these differences before purchasing the software.
It is vital to remember that different knitting machines work differently with DesignaKnit, and it is important to know these differences before purchasing the software.
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Machine Knitting is Hard
September 22, 2023
Do you make it harder than it needs to be to knit on a machine? Here are a few things to think about.
Do you make it harder than it needs to be to knit on a machine? Here are a few things to think about.
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A tale of 2 cowls
September 15, 2023
Don't over-think it! Solve the mystery of stripe direction and stitch gauge by comparing these 2 cowl designs.
No matter which one you choose, the knitting is easy and the results are amazing!
Don't over-think it! Solve the mystery of stripe direction and stitch gauge by comparing these 2 cowl designs.
No matter which one you choose, the knitting is easy and the results are amazing!
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Silver Reed vs Brother Knitting Machines
September 12, 2023
Throughout the history of home knitting machines, Silver Reed and Brother have been two of the most well-known names.
Both brands were sold all over the world under different names, but machines can now be grouped together based on how they were designed when they were first made.
Throughout the history of home knitting machines, Silver Reed and Brother have been two of the most well-known names.
Both brands were sold all over the world under different names, but machines can now be grouped together based on how they were designed when they were first made.
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Machine Knitting Groups and Clubs
September 11, 2023
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Taitexma vs Silver Reed
September 7, 2023
There aren't many brand new, right-out-of-the-box knitting machines available these days. What is the best machine for you? Explore your options so you can decide: Compare the tools made by Taitexma and Silver Reed.
There aren't many brand new, right-out-of-the-box knitting machines available these days. What is the best machine for you? Explore your options so you can decide: Compare the tools made by Taitexma and Silver Reed.
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Do you NEED DesignaKnit?
August 17, 2023
Machine knitters often refer to DesignaKnit (lovingly called DAK).
If don't own DesignaKnit, and you are considering buying it and you aren't sure if its right for you, explore the possibilities here.
For a FREE deep-dive "Quick Start" in DAK, visit LearnDesignaKnit.com/QUICK
Machine knitters often refer to DesignaKnit (lovingly called DAK).
If don't own DesignaKnit, and you are considering buying it and you aren't sure if its right for you, explore the possibilities here.
For a FREE deep-dive "Quick Start" in DAK, visit LearnDesignaKnit.com/QUICK
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Wisdom from Fellow Machine Knitters
August 8, 2023
We asked our machine knitting community:
What 5 things should EVERY machine knitter know?
~and~
What 5 things do you wish YOU knew when you first started machine knitting?
Here's a sampling of their words of wisdom.
We asked our machine knitting community:
What 5 things should EVERY machine knitter know?
~and~
What 5 things do you wish YOU knew when you first started machine knitting?
Here's a sampling of their words of wisdom.
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Master Sweater Fit: Unlock the Secrets to Perfect Fit
August 1, 2023
Don't expect knitwear designers to create a pattern that fits YOUR body perfectly. Learn how to change patterns so you can always make clothes that fit EVERY TIME!
Don't expect knitwear designers to create a pattern that fits YOUR body perfectly. Learn how to change patterns so you can always make clothes that fit EVERY TIME!
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