Helping you be a better Machine Knitter

Join the Movement: Knit Soap Sacks for a Worthy Cause!

Join the Movement: Knit Soap Sacks for a Worthy Cause!
June 3, 2023
Calling all knitters! Join our exciting Soap Sack Challenge and experience the joy of creating something both fun and practical. Knitting soap sacks is a satisfying endeavor that combines creativity with usefulness. Put your machine (and yarn stash) to good use.

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Get Creative and Spread Joy: Donate Hats for Winter

Get Creative and Spread Joy: Donate Hats for Winter
May 22, 2023
Join the Country Knitting of Maine hat contest to keep kids and people in need warm, comfortable, and happy. Knit a hat to make a difference and spread happiness.

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End Stitch Presser Plate

End Stitch Presser Plate
May 15, 2023
When using the ribber to knit, the end stitches can sometimes be a problem. Some machines have End Stitch Presser Plates that make it easier to knit clean stitches at the ends.
A Brother KR-850 standard gauge machine's presser plates are shown. This part may not be on your machine, or it may look different.

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What's this wire?

What's this wire?
May 8, 2023
This "mystery" wire does have a purpose. If you don't have one, don't worry.

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Perfect Punchcards: Use a Die Cut Machine!

Perfect Punchcards: Use a Die Cut Machine!
May 1, 2023
Did you know you can create punchcards for your knitting machine with the popular Die cut machines? Cricut, Silhouette, etc?

Imagine - no more tedious punching hole-by-hole

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Keep on Track When Ripping

Keep on Track When Ripping
April 25, 2023
Mistakes happen! It's easy to forget how many rows you've ripped. Here's a quick way to keep track of things.

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Are You Still a Beginner After 20 Years?

Are You Still a Beginner After 20 Years?
April 22, 2023
Don't worry if you've been knitting for a while but still consider yourself a newbie.

Even though they've been knitting for years, many people feel like they haven't learned much more than the basics.

The good news is that there are many ways to get past the starting stage of knitting and use it to its fullest.

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Knitters Graph Paper

Knitters Graph Paper
April 11, 2023
Knitters' graph paper is necessary for designing stitch patterns "to scale" and charting shapes (such as necklines and sleeves).

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Yarn Twister for marled knitting

Yarn Twister for marled knitting
March 26, 2023
To produce a marled-look knitted fabric, combine two fine yarns with a yarn twister.

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Ribber Cover

Ribber Cover
March 21, 2023
When you first start using a ribber, it can take a while to get used to how the needlebed is tilted. It's also easy to catch your knitting, your sleeves, or your fingers on the ribber needles or gate pegs. Here are some suggestions on how to cover your ribber.

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