Helping you be a better Machine Knitter

August 23, 2022
How far along are you in learning how to use your knitting machine?

With the MACHINE KNITTERS SUCCESS PATH, you can improve your knitting skills.

Whether you're just starting out, coming back after a break, or have been knitting for a while, the path gives you a way to build on what you already know and learn new things about machine knitting.

There are step-by-step instructions and suggested patterns from the Knit it Now Learning Library.

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August 16, 2022
Here are some questions to ask if you are just getting started with machine knitting and want to buy a used machine or add to your collection.

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August 9, 2022
Gauge rulers are a quick and easy way to figure out gauge without having to do any math.

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August 1, 2022
"I am an accomplished long-time hand knitter and just got an LK-150 knitting machine. I've been able to knit a couple of hats. I want to knit my first sweater...."

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July 24, 2022
Can you use DesignaKnit with Non-Electronic machines?
Use the Interactive Knitting feature of DesignaKnit if you have a manual or non-electronic (or punchcard) machine and you want to make a new project. This can be used with a LK-150, Brother KX350, or any other machine that isn't an electronic one (even electronics that are no longer working.)

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July 12, 2022
You want to knit with a yarn you've never used before. How do you begin?
The ball band tells you some things, but if you knit on a machine, you need more. The best way to be successful with your new yarn is to knit a "get acquainted" swatch.

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July 5, 2022
The thing that will make or break your knitting is the gauge. We can't measure as we go when we use a knitting machine. Before starting any project, it is very important for machine knitters to know their gauge. Here are seven things that can change how gauge works. Knitting swatches in NOT optional! :o)

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June 28, 2022
When knitters are first introduced to knitting machines, they are surprised that we can't easily knit Garter Stitch (knit every row).

Because we aren't reversing our work as you do in hand knitting, as we knit, we are working knit and purl rows to create stockinette.

Here are some clever ways to add the texture of garter stitch to add texture.

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June 21, 2022
Have you ever tried to attach your knitting machine to a table that was too thick for the clamps?

With the right tools, this hack is genius!

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June 14, 2022
Are you looking for some new ideas for stitch patterns? Machine knitting "eye candy" can be found in the Stitch World pattern books.

They are sorted by the type of stitch (tuck, slip, fairisle, etc.) and have pictures of knitted samples and charts for each pattern.

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