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…
This is one of our most popular patterns. It is knit in one piece with minimum shaping and is the fastest sweater ever! Great for beginners and perfect for charity knitting. For this sample, I extended the fronts by 3-4″ (instead of meeting at the…
Are you are new to your LK-150? Are you ready to do more than plain ‘ol stockinette? Frustrated with the progress you’ve made? Dust off that machine and GET KNITTING!We’ve put together “Master your LK-150” a 3-part course bundle just for you.
