The yarn that is popular for machine knitting slacks and skirts is a blend of rayon and wool (sometimes with a little nylon as well). It is described as a hard-twist dress yarn and it is spun at approx 2250 yards per pound It was…
The Brother electronic knitting machines can be a bit mysterious. While the electronics were cutting edge at the time, today they can be just plain confusing. The CB-1 box is a step up from the Brother 940 or 965i. It has a graphical interface (80’s…
If you have a mid-gauge knitting machine you may not be taking full advantage it. One of the best things of the 6.0, 6.5, or 7mm machines is their ability to knit a WIDE RANGE of yarns. Consider this:These 2 swatches were knit with the…
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…
Do you love lace? Knitting lace on the knitting machines doesn’t have to be hard. No lace carriage No tedious following charts row by row No stitch Transfers Use any gauge knitting machine The Multiple Waves stitch pattern is worked with partial knitting. It’s as…
Carriage and Mast Tension Dials Just like hand knitting, machine knitters can easily adjust the tension and gauge of their knitting. Maybe you want to keep out the cold with a thick, tight knitted fabric for hats and mittens. A loose, open, drapey fabric may…
Have you tried Plaiting on your machine? Plaiting is an interesting technique. It’s simply a way to knit 2 strands of yarn together with them aligned in such a way that one color shows on one side of the knitting and the other color shows…
Make-in-a-Weekend “Instant” gratification Only 1 panel Updated design Stripes with minimal yarn ends Under $30 Put your ribber to work Discover Fisherman Rib Build your ribber confidence No swatching needed Perfect your Kitchener Cast on and Bind off No punchcard or stitch patterning (unless you…
