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Tag: machine knitting
Dowager’s Hump Alteration for Machine Knitters
As we age, our bodies change. A common fit problem for older women is the back of a sweater or jacket riding up. Perhaps the back length of your favorite sweaters isn't quite as comfortable as it once was. Looking from the side, you may notice that you need more...
Why Scrap and Ravel?
Starting your knitting with waste yarn and ravel cord is a machine knitting staple technique. Why Scrap and Ravel? Use waste knitting to hang cast on comb and/or weights Protect delicate/fine yarns Immediately start patterning (tuck, lace, etc) with weights in place Leave waste knitting in place to make blocking...
The best Yarn Clips EVER
Need a 3rd hand? Tame that yarn tail when you are casting on or changing colors with your knitting machine. Put a little extra weight on the tail with a clothespin or clip of some sort. Not only will the initial cast on row be neater, the first few stitches...