From Swatch to Sweater: 7 Factors Every Machine Knitter Should Know.
June 25, 2024Silver 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?
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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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5 ideas to Spark your Knitting Passion
July 29, 2023
Do you remember how exciting it was to start machine knitting for the first time? It's fun to try out different stitches, patterns, and colors, and it's satisfying to see your ideas come to life on the machine.
What can you do to get that excitement back?
Do you remember how exciting it was to start machine knitting for the first time? It's fun to try out different stitches, patterns, and colors, and it's satisfying to see your ideas come to life on the machine.
What can you do to get that excitement back?
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Bust Darts for better Fit
July 27, 2023
Stop pulling down the front of your sweaters. Add bust darts for better fit.
Stop pulling down the front of your sweaters. Add bust darts for better fit.
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Don't be afraid to try something new...
July 13, 2023
You only need to knit one piece to make a quick, stylish, and useful bag. Using the Knit it Now Dynamic pattern, you can make yours in any stitch pattern with any yarn.
You only need to knit one piece to make a quick, stylish, and useful bag. Using the Knit it Now Dynamic pattern, you can make yours in any stitch pattern with any yarn.
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Paisley Jacket: A Timeless Knitting Pattern for Every Woman
July 10, 2023
This beautiful, stylish jacket was made by Eileen Montgomery, a long-time machine knitter, designer, and instructor.
This beautiful, stylish jacket was made by Eileen Montgomery, a long-time machine knitter, designer, and instructor.
The classic style was originally knit with a g-carriage on a standard gauge machine, but with the Knit it Now Dynamic patterns based on Eileen's design, you can use ANY yarn, ANY machine, and ANY stitch pattern!
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