Stitch World Stitch Pattern Inspiration
Are you looking for some new ideas for stitch patterns? Machine knitting "eye candy" can be found in the Stitch World pattern books.
They are sorted by the type of stitch (tuck, slip, fairisle, etc.) and have pictures of knitted samples and charts for each pattern.
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Punchcards for specialty stitches
How do I punch a card for specialty stitches (k2tog, PSSO, yo)?
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8 Ways to Knit Lace on a Knitting Machine
To knit lace on a knitting machine, you don't need a lace carriage or to transfer each stitch by hand.
No matter what kind of machine you have, there are many ways to add holes to your knitting and make light, open fabrics that look "lacey."
Have you tried making lace in other ways? Comment below and tell us what you've learned
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Check your Spongebar
If you haven't changed your sponge bar "in a while", it's probably time!
If your machine is mis-patterning or just "acting up" a flat spongebar could be the cause.
No matter how often your machine is used, the sponge deteriorates in time.
Check your spongebar!
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Match Your Target Gauge Without Math: The 4-Inch Square Technique
These helpful hints will make counting stitches and rows a lot easier.
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Thread lace vs
Often overlooked, Thread Lace is an easy technique to create openwork "lace" fabrics with a knitting machine.
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11 Steps for Success with Your Knitting
11 steps for success with your knitting. No matter where you are on your machine knitting journey, check to make sure you are taking the right steps from start to finish.
Number 9 may surprise you.
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Too much math
"Machine knitting is not for me because there is too much math in it." Hand or machine, there are times when we need to pull out a calculator. Knit it Now has ways to make this easier. Take a look at how math is used in your knitting and how to avoid the pain.
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Kids Heads are Big!
The neck opening of pullover sweaters for babies and kids should be big enough to fit over their heads.
When looking at sizing charts, 3 month heads are 15 inches. The neck openings are 4.5 inches wide . Yes, knitting stretches, but leaving one shoulder open is the answer
Make it easier for Mom and her baby by leaving one shoulder open and adding a little bit of style!
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European Shoulder
When making a European Shoulder-style sweater, the shoulder seam is moved to the back. This means the seam isn't at the top of the shoulder.
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