Brother KH260 Bulky Knitting Machine
January 18, 2022
The Brother KH260 is the last bulky (9mm) knitting machine made by the Brother company that used punch cards. It is a workhorse of a machine that has everything you need to make beautiful bulky-weight knitwear.
The Brother KH260 is the last bulky (9mm) knitting machine made by the Brother company that used punch cards. It is a workhorse of a machine that has everything you need to make beautiful bulky-weight knitwear.
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Decorative Patterning with Knitting Machines
January 11, 2022
With a knitting machine, you can quickly and easily make lace, textured patterns, and multi-color designs quickly and easily. With buttons, punchcards, electronics and even hand manipulation the sky's the limit!
With a knitting machine, you can quickly and easily make lace, textured patterns, and multi-color designs quickly and easily. With buttons, punchcards, electronics and even hand manipulation the sky's the limit!
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The Ultimate DIY Shawl
January 4, 2022
Knitting diagonals is a common way for hand-knitters to make scarves, shawls, wraps and blankets. With a few considerations, machine knitters can join in the fun!
Knitting diagonals is a common way for hand-knitters to make scarves, shawls, wraps and blankets. With a few considerations, machine knitters can join in the fun!
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Slope vs Taper - Draft Angles for your Knitting
December 14, 2021
Understanding the math behind angled shaping is critical when creating knitting patterns or just making modifications. Investigate the distinction between slopes and tapers. Do you have a hard time with math? To take the uncertainty out of generating personalized knitting instructions, check out the Knit it Now tools.
Understanding the math behind angled shaping is critical when creating knitting patterns or just making modifications. Investigate the distinction between slopes and tapers. Do you have a hard time with math? To take the uncertainty out of generating personalized knitting instructions, check out the Knit it Now tools.
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Machine Knitters: Save your Back and Shoulders
December 7, 2021
When machine knitting, your position at the machine is most important. Add to your knitting pleasure by being comfortable and protecting your back, neck and shoulders.
When machine knitting, your position at the machine is most important. Add to your knitting pleasure by being comfortable and protecting your back, neck and shoulders.
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Neckline Planning for Machine Knitters
November 30, 2021
One of the numerous options to make when picking a sweater style to knit is "what neckline style do I want?" Consider your talents, machine, techniques, and yarn when making a decision for machine knitters.
One of the numerous options to make when picking a sweater style to knit is "what neckline style do I want?" Consider your talents, machine, techniques, and yarn when making a decision for machine knitters.
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Twisted Cord Fun
November 29, 2021
For ties, straps, and ornamentation, use a household gadget to make a quick, attractive, and fun alternative to I-Cord. Make a robust cord out of yarn strands.
For ties, straps, and ornamentation, use a household gadget to make a quick, attractive, and fun alternative to I-Cord. Make a robust cord out of yarn strands.
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Machine Knit No Roll Infinity Scarf
November 22, 2021
It's easy to make in a weekend! There is no beginning or end to an Infinity (or Mobius) Scarf. Knit yours in a beautiful yarn with your knitting machine in no time!
It's easy to make in a weekend! There is no beginning or end to an Infinity (or Mobius) Scarf. Knit yours in a beautiful yarn with your knitting machine in no time!
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Machine Knitting Terms Glossary
November 21, 2021
Don't let cryptic abbreviations and mysterious machine knitting terms discourage you. Use the Knit it Now Machine Knitter's Terms Glossary to understand vintage patterns and books. Use it for a refresher for the jargon used by machine knitters.
Don't let cryptic abbreviations and mysterious machine knitting terms discourage you. Use the Knit it Now Machine Knitter's Terms Glossary to understand vintage patterns and books. Use it for a refresher for the jargon used by machine knitters.
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How to use Hand Knitting Patterns for Machine Knitting
November 21, 2021
Machine knitters should have a look at the abundance of hand knitting patterns available in the hand knitting community. Discover three strategies for "translating" hand knitting designs into machine knitting patterns that you'll adore.
Machine knitters should have a look at the abundance of hand knitting patterns available in the hand knitting community. Discover three strategies for "translating" hand knitting designs into machine knitting patterns that you'll adore.
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