Have you ever read a machine instruction that said: “put needles in hold”? Now, if you’re a hand knitter or you’re brand new to machine knitting, this might be in mysterious instruction. Let’s take a look at why you would put needles into hold position.…
Don’t be overwhelmed by all the pieces and parts of your new-to-you LK-150 knitting machine. Let’s walk through the unboxing and setting up the machine and remove some of the mystery. Whoo Hoo! You have a brand new-to-you LK -150 knitting machine. It is such…
You have a new-to-you yarn and you’re not sure what tension to use. Knitting a “Get-Acquainted Swatch” will allow you to play with tensions and determine what you like for this yarn. Unlike a GAUGE SWATCH (where you establish the gauge in your stitch pattern)…
FREE Pattern AND row-by-row tutorial for knitting this fabulous scarf on any knitting machine. Even if partial knitting (short rows) is a mystery, YOU CAN KNIT THIS!
Broken, bent needle? No problem! Quickly replace a needle on your LK-150 knitting machine without tears. It’s especially easy with this knitting machine. As machine knitters we need to be resourceful. When a needle breaks, take a deep breath and replace it! Get back to…
New Classroom |Sleeves When choosing knitting patterns, the first thing to consider is the basic shape of the sweater, especially the sleeves. Consider: Ease of knitting:Drop shoulder, and square armholes are fast and easy to knit. Full- fashioned armholes involved a little bit of shaping…
Using a ribber opens up so many possibilities for machine knitters. Here are 3 tips to help you master working with the double bed. First … even weight. For success with your ribber it’s critical that you maintain even weight on your knitting. We use…
Adding a collar to your sweater design isn’t hard. You can be the designer with a little planning and an understanding of collar construction for machine knitters.
Use your ribber for a quick project. Knit in Fisherman Rib or English rib for practically no finishing
No matter what you want to knit, knitting a gauge swatch is NOT OPTIONAL! Without knowing gauge: How do you know how much yarn you need? How are you going to know if the finished item will fit? Determine if you are even going to LIKE…
