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Fit Once ... Get Knitting!
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Everything you need to create a "perfect fit" sweater.
3 Steps:
Measure a sweater you own that you LOVE ... and duplicate it!
Use the Knit it Now Perfect Fit™ Patterns to build your own custom size pattern
Watch as we knit ours ... boo-boos and all!
The Goal:
Create a sweater that fits and is shaped and designed for YOU. Re-use this pattern again and again with different machines,
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Button Bands
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Explore different finishes for sweaters with a front opening.
Break out of a rut and try something new for your next project
Break out of a rut and try something new for your next project
Hand Knit Yoke Sweaters
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Top-Down Circular Raglans on the machine.The ever-popular circular yoke sweater is a challenge to knit on the machine. Knitting the yoke in the round is not practical with a flatbed knitting machine. But there are options.
This course offers multiple suggestions for quickly creating this style while employing the speed of our knitting machines.
Walk through the steps for combining hand and
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Socks on an LK-150
Yes, you can knit socks on an LK-150 knitting machine.
Because this fabulous machine can use a wide range of yarn weights, you can knit sock weight to light worsted weight socks.
Because this fabulous machine can use a wide range of yarn weights, you can knit sock weight to light worsted weight socks.
Slip Stitch Challenge
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Learn to slip stitch to not only add texture to your knitting, but create interesting "mosaic" color and incorporate slip construction techniques.
Learn about slip on your machine with demos, examples, and exercises.
Learn about slip on your machine with demos, examples, and exercises.
Mastering the Silver Reed SK840: A Comprehensive Course
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One of the few new knitting machines currently available, this amazing machine has it all!
With this course you will set up and put your Silver Reed 840 to work.
Do you have a Silver Reed 280? The difference between the machines is the automatic patterning. The 860 controls the stitch patterns electronically and the 280 uses a punchcard.
This course features DesignaKnit for stitch
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Skill Builder: Fairisle
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The first time every machine knitter attempts stranded knitting they are amazed. No matter if you are using a manual or automatic patterning machine, knitting 2 colors to create a decorative stitch pattern seems magical. Let's review some of the pitfalls and considerations when knitting fairisle your machine. From tension to floats to stitch pattern design, there are a lot of thing to consider for
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KR10 Knit Radar
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Skill builder: Fancy Hem
Ditch the ribbing and add a fancy hem to your next project. Challenge yourself to try 3 hem techniques and polish your skills.
Easy Does It Cowl
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This beginner-friendly scarf project builds your confidence through hands-on learning. What you will learn:
Setup fundamentals (gauge setting, pattern reading)
Core techniques (scrapping on, decreasing, binding off)
Finishing skills (seaming tips)
The detailed instructions ensure success for both new and experienced knitters, leaving you with both new skills and a beautiful,
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Watch Cap
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Looking for a hat pattern that actually fits well? This 4 gore design is your answer! The shaped sections eliminate that annoying bulk at the crown while creating a more tailored look. It's the perfect project to level up your machine knitting skills while making something truly useful. Whether you're knitting for charity or making gifts, this pattern works beautifully with any yarn and lets you
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Not Enough Needles?
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Oh no! Your Dynamic Pattern (or hand knitting pattern) tells you to cast on 224 stitches? Or maybe you want to knit a blanket for a king size bed?
Whether you are knitting a blanket or a plus size garment, you've probably discovered the fact that our knitting machines have a limited number of needles to work with. Unlike hand knitting, we can't use a longer cable needle and add more stitches.
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Brother KH/KR-230: Getting Started
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Unbox, set up and put the Brother KH/KR-230 through it's paces.
The course demonstrates a Taitexma TH/TR-160 machine that is a clone of the original Brother model. All of the functionality is the same.
Unboxing
Learn about the machine (what are all those pieces and parts?)
Casting on and binding off
Tuck (pull-up) stitch
Slip (skip) stitch
Intarsia (picture knitting)
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Taitexma TH/TR-160: Getting Started
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Unbox, set up and put the Taitexma TH/TR160 through it's paces.
Unboxing
Learn about the machine (what are all those pieces and parts?)
Casting on and binding off
Tuck (pull-up) stitch
Slip (skip) stitch
Intarsia (picture knitting)
Plaiting
Unbox the ribber
Get familiar with the ribber
Using the ribber
Over 60 minutes of videosPLUS tips and tricks for success
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Brother KH/KR-260 Quick Start
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The Brother KH260 is the last punchcard bulky that the Brother company produced. It is a workhorse of a machine with everything you need to create beautiful bulky weight knitting.
With this course you will set up and put your Brother 260 to work.
Do you have a Taitexma TH260 or Taitexma TH260L? These are clones of the Brother machine. This course is for you!
Learn about the machine
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Taitexma TH/TR260 Quick Start
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This is a clone of the Brother KH/KR260 machine. It is a workhorse of a machine with everything you need to create beautiful bulky weight knitting.
With this course you will set up and put your Taitexma TH/TR260 to work.The videos are shown on the Brother version, but the functionality is the same on the Taitexma machine.
Learn about the machine (what are all those pieces and
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Singer/Studio SK360
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Marketed under both the Singer, Studio and Empisal brands, this high-end standard gauge (4.5mm) machine has it all! All of the patterning with punchcards, plus a built-in charting device.
Learn about the machine (what are all those pieces and parts?)
Casting on and Binding off
All About Punchcards
Tuck (pull-up) stitch
Slip Stitch
Fair Isle
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Ultimate Brother 930/940 Workshop
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One of the more popular Brother Electronic machines, this workhorse has it all!
With this course you will set up and put your Brother 940 to work.
Do you have a Brother 930? The 940 just has more memory in the electronics. The operation of the machine is the sameThis machine was also sold as a Knit King Compuknit
Learn about the machine (what are all those pieces
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Automatic Stitch Patterning
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One of the many advantages of machine knitting is the ability to quickly and easily knit in pattern. Textured stitch patterns, multi-color patterns can all be quickly produced with the help of automatic patterning devices. Using Punchcard or electronics, the machine automatically selects needles for pattern knitting.
If you've been stumped by knitting in pattern on your machine, this course will
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Neckline Shaping Practice
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Does the thought of shaping necklines make you cringe?
Neckline finishes can make or break the appearance of a sweater.
Neckline and Shoulder Shaping Practice
Improve your skills, gain confidence, and get focused on necklines!
Here's what to expect:
Using the included Knit it Now Practice Pattern you will knit sample necklines (v-neck and round neck)
You will explore different
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Use a Hand Knitting Pattern with Your Knitting Machine
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Big Hug - Use a Hand Knitting Pattern with your Knitting Machine
Have you ever found a hand knitting pattern and thought "I can knit that on the machine!"?
With the "Big Hug" course learn 3 ways of using a hand knitting pattern for machine knitting. Duplicate the designer details and use any yarn, any machine and your own creativity!
Ribber Basic Bootcamp
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If you've never used your ribber, or you've never used it for more than 1x1 ribbing, this course is for you!
Open yourself to a whole new world of machine knitting
Create gorgeous fabrics
Learn to knit in the round
Challenge yourself with techniques that will make you look like a pro!
Think of using your knitting ribber as using 2 knitting machines. Can you tuck and slip and work
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Asymmetric Swirl Shawlette
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This course and pattern are FREE
Inspired by a hand knitting pattern, this adorable Shawlette/Scarf is quick to knit and uses a small amount of yarn. Great gift idea and stash buster, it can be knit on any machine.
If you can count to 8, cast on and bind off ... you CAN KNIT THIS!
Using your stitch and row gauge, choose the depth you want to knit.
Included:
Easy
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Triangle Scarf or Shawl
FREE for members
These scarves and shawls are easy knitting and can be used as a canvas for your creativity. Knit in lace (automatic or hand manipulated), stitch patterns, or stripes. Consider knitting them on the ribber.
This Knit it Now Collection gives you a variety of styles to choose, each with it's own features.
4 styles to choose
Simple Triangle
Fast 'n Easy
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YES!! Knits that Fit!
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Learn to get GREAT FIT!
Don't just follow knitting patterns and HOPE that the designer had YOUR body in mind when they did the math!
Are you always happy with your knits?
Do you struggle with the same fit issues over and over?
Do you choose your knitting pattern size by your body measurement?
Discover how to make knits that fit YOU! Learn common fit issues and how to fix them.Use
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Your 2nd Sweater
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Your 2nd Sweater
Maybe you haven't had success knitting sweaters, or maybe your 1st sweater was a bit ambitious for you.
This easy-to-knit sweater is the perfect confidence booster. No matter what your experience level, use this pattern as a canvas for your creativity.
The course includes the Dynamic, Perfect Fit pattern in 4 sizes: kids to adults. The patterns are written in our
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Top Down Raglan Collection
Upside Down Raglan
Sweater Collection
Machine Knit a sweater in one pieceAlso called "Top Down" the unusual construction of this sweater equals fast knitting and minimal finishing
Kids to adults will appreciate the classic style
You will appreciate the challenge of knitting upside down!
This is a pattern collection created from 6 books originally written by
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Mitten Magic
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Interested in learning to machine knit mittens?
Looking for a quick project?
Have you tried mittens and not had success?
Use ANY Machine - no ribber needed
This course takes you step by step through the process of knitting mittens.
These mittens have a gored thumb that gives great fit! The shaped top creates a professional finish.
Plain or fancy, the tips included will give you all
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LK-150 Fun
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There is so much that you can do with your LK beyond plain 'ol stockinette. Without even touching the built-in stitch pattern capabilities, you can knit cables, ribbing, lace, turn corners and so much more!
With the course you will not only learn about hand-manipulation on your machine, but you will have an opportunity to practice techniques and create more than just swatches.
Don't just sit and
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LK-150 Quick Start
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Get started with your Lk-150 FAST!
Setting it up for the first time, choosing yarns, casting on, binding off, swatching PLUS projects. Even if you've played around with your machine a bit, this step-by-step course will give you a firm footing for the next steps on your journey to master your machine.Don't just watch videos, get knitting! With the exercises and projects in this course your
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Master LK-150 Patterning
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Have you had your LK-150 for a bit? Can you do the basics?
Have you made swatches or items in plain stockinette? Maybe you've played with stitch patterning a bit..
This course is for you!
UNDERSTAND what the levers on your machine do
Don't search for your manual to work
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Basic Socks
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Knitting socks on a flatbed knitting machine doesn't have to be intimidating.
Design your own socks with 5 different sock styles. From "basic" to "ultimate" designs you can knit these!
Use any knitting machine, any yarn.
Once you master the basic sock construction, you'll be ready to get creative!
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Foot Up construction is worked from
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5 day Cast On | Bind Off | Hem Challenge
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Let's get down to the basics. No matter what grand plans you have for your knitting, getting started and ending are key. But what methods are best?
Don't get in a rut! Learn (and practice) a number of cast on, bind off and hem techniques. Determine which you prefer and which ones are suitable for different applications.
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Let's get down to the basics. No matter what grand plans
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2 Hour Baby Cardigan
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Don't just watch videos, take action and GET KNITTING!
The 2 Hour Baby Cardigan is an interactive machine knitting course for advanced beginners to help you build your knitting muscles and help you gain confidence in your machine knitting skills.
Start to finish instruction for a 1 piece baby cardigan. The unusual construction will help you polish your skills and create a cute-as-can-be
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Beginner Workshop
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Master your knitting machine FAST! Learn and practice the basics that every machine knitter should know.
You have to walk before you can run. Yes, you want to make that gorgeous sweater on the cover of Vogue Knitting magazine ... but without a firm foundation, you will not be happy with the results.
Be patient, start at square one and take it one step at a time. Each section builds on the
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L'Enveloppe
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Why should hand knitters have all the fun?
Adapted from a hand knitting pattern by Sally Melville (with her permission), this unusual garment is quick knitting ... once you understand the construction and make some decisions.Includes:
Construction and assembly instruction
Knitting Tips
Detailed sizing charts
Finishing Instructions
Inspiration from other knitters
Dynamic Pattern
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Christmas Tree Skirt
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Dress your tree this year with a knitted skirt. No matter what your skill level, this course takes you step-by-step through planning, designing, knitting and finishing your special project
Your choice of 2 styles
Use ANY yarn, ANY machine, ANY stitch pattern
Start-to-finish videos
Technique videos for each step of the way
Dynamic Pattern is included - make your skirt any size!
How much
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Seraina Summer Tee | Start to Finish
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Just 2 pieces ... easy knitting ... minimal shaping for a very special Summer Tee.
Watch as we knit ours - start-to-finish.
All the techniques you need to know, plus tips for making this your own!
We used a fabulous designer yarn and let the colorway do all the work!
BOTH Patterns are Included:
Misses
Junior
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Dragon Shawl
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This course was designed to provide machine knitting instruction for anyone who purchased the Dragon Shawl Kit from www.handknitting.com
There is NO dynamic pattern.
Why should hand knitters have all the fun? Quickly knit your Dragon Shawl kit on your knitting machine.
Watch as we knit our Dragon (mistakes and all)
Learn/refresh techniques needed to knit your Dragon
The ONE
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2x2 Ribbing
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Dust off that ribber! Have you ever struggled with casting on for 2x2 ribbing? The traditional instructions in our manuals have lots of steps. Skip one step and .... disaster!
Learn a quick and easy way to cast on in any needle setup.
Practice techniques for perfect ribbing. From Seaming to bind off methods
Practice the beautiful tubular cast on (AKA Kitchener Cast on) with a printable
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DIY Blanket
FREE for members
Take the guesswork out of knitting blankets
Making blankets is one of the more satisfying things we can do with our knitting machine. Who doesn't love a knitted blanket? They are great for gifts, they keep babies warm and snugly and are great for charity knitting.
As machine knitters, blankets allow us to try new techniques, play with yarn and stitch patterns. They offer an opportunity for us
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Set-in Sleeve Perfection
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Do you hesitate to knit sweaters with set in sleeves? Have you struggled with them in the past?
Master Set in Sleeves
Get focused on sleeves! Here's what to expect:
Using the included Knit it Now Practice Pattern you will knit a sample armhole and sleeve
You will explore different shaping methods to perfect your knitting
You will learn multiple techniques for setting in the sleeves
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One Piece Start to Finish Kids Cardigans
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This is a FAST and FUN knitting project that will make great gifts and it's perfect for charity knitting.
Included are instructions, practice exercises for suggested techniques and inspiration for personalizing your sweater.
Watch the start-to-finish videos where we knit our version in less than 40 minutes (including a couple of boo-boos!)
The Patterns
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Includes
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Swatches, Tension and Gauge
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Have you ever knit something that didn't fit? (you aren't alone)
Do you worry about running out of yarn before you finish a project?
Understanding tension and gauge is critical to successful machine knitting. Learn how to knit and measure accurate gauge swatches.
Don't just watch videos, take action and GET KNITTING!
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Baby Pinafores
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Baby Pinafores in 2 styles. These patterns create a blank canvas for your creativity.
A-Line - 2 pieces, basic shaping. Split back opening to go over baby's head. Use any stitch pattern or technique
Style 2
Empire style - yoke and gathered skirt - Knit 4 pieces. Split opening at back neck. Mix 'n match stitch patterns - get creative
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Tuck Baby Trio
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Don't just watch videos, take action and GET KNITTING!
Based on a retro pattern, this trio offers a variety of knitting techniques.
The sweater can be knit in any stitch pattern and has a buttoned back neck opening
The leggings are quick to knit and are as cute as can be!
The blanket also can be knit in any stitch pattern PLUS the unique edges are neatly bound in knitting
The outline
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Knitting in Circles
Don't just watch videos, take action and GET KNITTING!
Tree Skirts to Pillows, knitting in circles can help you learn new techniques, improve your knitting skills and gain confidence in bringing your own designs to life.
Start-to-finish videos
"Think-outside-the-box" techniques
Circle Calculator tool (subscriber bonus) is included with the course.
You're the designer - you choose the
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Bonnie's One Piece Cocoon
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Watch as we knit a sample cocoon, walking through each of the steps for creating our cocoon.
Included are options for the cast on edge, tips for folding the sleeves and forming the pleats.
More than 28 minutes of video PLUS the Dynamic Pattern
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