Fellow machine knitter, Mijun, is spreading her wings and exploring some design ideas for her machine knitting. She is using the Knit it Now Perfect Fit™ patterns, but wants to add a designer touch to the basic designs. To avoid doing a bunch of math…
Our Kangaroo pocket pattern has inspired many knitters to get creative. Learn more about Kangaroo Pockets (and hoodies) in our Classroom Terry asked:What if I want to knit the pocket in tuck and the sweater in plain knitting? Do I knit 2 swatches? YES! ……
A kangaroo pocket adds a fun, casual, and practical touch to sweaters. Here’s a technique for adding the pocket while machine knitting with very little hand finishing. Joining the top and bottom edges as you knit the sweater front creates a seamless, professional touch. www.knititnow.com/kangaroo…
Have you ever knit with Linen yarn? Hand knitting with linen can be a challenge. At first, the yarn feels stiff and not something you would want to wear … BUT … if you’ve ever owned a linen sweater, you know that it just gets…
Have you ever looked at a vintage Japanese machine knitting magazine or book? Notice that the patterns are all in diagram format … but in only 1 size!
Were all Japanese ladies of that time the same size?
Did you know that we include video links in our patterns?
They are included in the pattern and you don’t need to be a subscriber to view them. Click the underlined, blue link to view.
We try to include tips and techniques that specific to the pattern to help you successfully knit the pattern.
[one_half] Machine knitters often complain that there aren’t enough updated patterns that are written for their machines. BUT there are LOTS of ways of creating just the pattern you want. It takes a little creativity and patience. Not having slick magazines featuring…
Don’t feel badly if any of the below facts apply to the body you happened to have inherited. You’re in great company. And, remember the saying “Nobody’s Perfect”. In this case those words have a definite meaning. So, take a deep breath, stand tall, and get ready to look…
xSmall – Small – Medium – Large – 1x – 2x – 3x – 4x -5x People come in all shapes and sizes … so should patterns! Going forward, Knit it Now Patterns for Women will now include a larger range of sizes – from 28″ bust to 60″ Each measurement…
