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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Japanese Notation for Machine Knitting
March 26, 2024
When knitting with Japanese knitting patterns or vintage machine knitting patterns, you'll often be presented with a diagram and some cryptic notations.
Learn to understand and apply 2-4-10 for your knitting.
When knitting with Japanese knitting patterns or vintage machine knitting patterns, you'll often be presented with a diagram and some cryptic notations.
Learn to understand and apply 2-4-10 for your knitting.
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2/8, 3/8, 2/24 | Yarn weights for machine knitting
March 19, 2024
The yarn count (3/8, 10/2, etc.) is widely used to describe yarn on cones. Knitters and weavers can talk about yarns in a standard way when they use a classic Fixed Weight method.
The yarn count (3/8, 10/2, etc.) is widely used to describe yarn on cones. Knitters and weavers can talk about yarns in a standard way when they use a classic Fixed Weight method.
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Accessories for the LK-150
March 19, 2024
Check out these 7 extras for your LK150 that will help you be more creative. Get better with your machine.
Check out these 7 extras for your LK150 that will help you be more creative. Get better with your machine.
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