From Swatch to Sweater: 7 Factors Every Machine Knitter Should Know.
June 25, 2024
When machine knitting, swatching and gauge are critical. Gauge is affected by many things. Consider these factors for your knitting success.
When machine knitting, swatching and gauge are critical. Gauge is affected by many things. Consider these factors for your knitting success.
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5 Tips for Attaching Buttons to Knits
June 18, 2024
When putting buttons on knits, extra care needs to be taken because knits are open and the yarns used are sometimes fragile.
When putting buttons on knits, extra care needs to be taken because knits are open and the yarns used are sometimes fragile.
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Why is machine knitting so hard?
June 11, 2024
It can look hard at first to knit on a machine. It's not as simple as getting some yarn and two sticks. It can be hard to learn how to use the machine, find knitting designs, and add stitch patterns. But machine knitting is a GOOD challenge that knitters all over the world share.
It can look hard at first to knit on a machine. It's not as simple as getting some yarn and two sticks. It can be hard to learn how to use the machine, find knitting designs, and add stitch patterns. But machine knitting is a GOOD challenge that knitters all over the world share.
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Understanding Row Counters in Machine Knitting: Avoiding Common Mistakes
May 21, 2024
Learn how to accurately interpret row counters on your knitting machine to ensure precise shaping and avoid common errors in your projects
Learn how to accurately interpret row counters on your knitting machine to ensure precise shaping and avoid common errors in your projects
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Convert a Hand Knitting Pattern for Machine Knitting
May 14, 2024
Understanding how to convert patterns will open doors to easily use hand knitting patterns with your machine knitting.
It's not hard; there are several ways to do it. Pick the way that works best for you.
Understanding how to convert patterns will open doors to easily use hand knitting patterns with your machine knitting.
It's not hard; there are several ways to do it. Pick the way that works best for you.
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Measuring Sleeves for Machine Knitting: Tips for a Perfect Fit
April 30, 2024
Here's a tip to get your sleeve length right the first time
Here's a tip to get your sleeve length right the first time
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Where is the Zero needle?
April 19, 2024
The abbreviations in vintage patterns can be confusing. Don't let this one trip you up.
The abbreviations in vintage patterns can be confusing. Don't let this one trip you up.
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What is the best size for a scarf or shawl?
April 9, 2024
Like any other garment, the size of a scarf of shawl depends on personal preference plus the yarn and stitch pattern used.
Like any other garment, the size of a scarf of shawl depends on personal preference plus the yarn and stitch pattern used.
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I'm afraid to waste yarn
April 9, 2024
Have you ever hesitated to start a project? Maybe you chose some very expensive yarn or you aren't confident with your skills. Here's a conversation we had with a fellow knitter who told us "I don't want to waste yarn".
Have you ever hesitated to start a project? Maybe you chose some very expensive yarn or you aren't confident with your skills. Here's a conversation we had with a fellow knitter who told us "I don't want to waste yarn".
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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".
An easy way to add open work and dimension to your knitting is by adding "ladders".
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