From Swatch to Sweater: 7 Factors Every Machine Knitter Should Know.
June 25, 2024Secure those yarn tails
February 19, 2023
Regardless of the cast-on technique you use, it's crucial to secure the yarn tail so the initial few stitches knit properly.
Regardless of the cast-on technique you use, it's crucial to secure the yarn tail so the initial few stitches knit properly.
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Swatching with Stitch Patterns
February 14, 2023
To figure out the gauge of your knitting with a stitch pattern (fairisle, tuck, slip, lace, etc.), knit a "proper" gauge swatch the same way you would for plain knitting. Make sure to place markers carefully for accuracy.
To figure out the gauge of your knitting with a stitch pattern (fairisle, tuck, slip, lace, etc.), knit a "proper" gauge swatch the same way you would for plain knitting. Make sure to place markers carefully for accuracy.
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Waxing Knitting Yarn
February 5, 2023
Do you wax the yarn you use for machine knitting?
Do you wax the yarn you use for machine knitting?
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DesignaKnit: Missing Stitch Symbols
January 24, 2023
If you've "lost" the stitch symbols in DesigaKnit Stitch Designer, there's an easy fix
If you've "lost" the stitch symbols in DesigaKnit Stitch Designer, there's an easy fix
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3 Ways to Match Gauge for Machine Knitters
January 17, 2023
If you are using a knitting pattern with an established gauge, you must swatch with your knitting machine and yarn to match the designer's gauge. But you can use the original pattern as a starting point to make a pattern that fits YOUR gauge.
If you are using a knitting pattern with an established gauge, you must swatch with your knitting machine and yarn to match the designer's gauge. But you can use the original pattern as a starting point to make a pattern that fits YOUR gauge.
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Organize Your Knitting Machine Claw Weights
January 10, 2023
So many pieces and parts make machine knitting a messy hobby. Get your tools in order and keep them safe.
So many pieces and parts make machine knitting a messy hobby. Get your tools in order and keep them safe.
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Free pass
January 3, 2023
You just ripped out a row of knitting or you put some knitting back on the bed from the garter bar or you did a bit of shaping and now your carriage is on the opposite side of the working yarn.
Learn to quickly resolve this.
You just ripped out a row of knitting or you put some knitting back on the bed from the garter bar or you did a bit of shaping and now your carriage is on the opposite side of the working yarn.
Learn to quickly resolve this.
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Comparing Machine Knitting Pattern Formats
December 26, 2022
Patterns for knitting on a machine have been published in many different ways over the years. It can be hard to figure out how to knit from the different formats.
Machine knitting patterns have been brought into the 21st century by Knit it Now.
Patterns for knitting on a machine have been published in many different ways over the years. It can be hard to figure out how to knit from the different formats.
Machine knitting patterns have been brought into the 21st century by Knit it Now.
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'Lost' Stitch
December 20, 2022
When you pick up stitches from a cast-on edge, an odd thing happens: a stitch gets "lost."
When you pick up stitches from a cast-on edge, an odd thing happens: a stitch gets "lost."
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Does this happen to you?
December 13, 2022
Find out why some of the stitches at the edges of your knitting aren't knitting correctly.
Find out why some of the stitches at the edges of your knitting aren't knitting correctly.
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