What machine knitting patterns do you use? Even though we don’t have many publications dedicated to machine knitting these days, we do have options. Hand knitting patterns, vintage patterns, Knit it Now patterns … which type is best for you? Explore 6 machine knitting pattern…
Have you ever knit a sweater that didn’t fit? It’s happened to all of us. Here are 5 Reasons for poorly fitting sweaters Have you ever knit a sweater and put all that time and energy and money into knitting a sweater. You put it…
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If you’ve used any vintage hand knitting patterns or books you’ll find them littered with abbreviations: BB, COL, COBH, DBJ, FNR These days we aren’t limited to typewritten pages and patterns and publications can be more clear. But if you are new to machine knitting…
k2tog, ssk, psso, yo. How do these hand knitting terms translate to machine knitting?Whether you are hand manipulating lace on your machine or you are creating your own stitch patterns, (either punchcard or electronics), it’s important you understand how lace is formed on the machine.…
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…
