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yarn
I'm afraid to waste yarn
Have you ever hesitated to start a project? Maybe you chose some very expensive yarn or you aren't confident with your skills. Here's a conversation we had with a fellow knitter who told us "I'm afraid to waste yarn".more...
Machine Knitting Techniques
drop stitch lace
dropped stitches
needle out of work
stitch patterns
Needles out of Work vs Drop Stitches
An easy way to add open work and dimension to your knitting is by adding "ladders".more...
Machine Knitting Tips
japanese notation
knitting instruction
Japanese Notation for Machine Knitting
When knitting with Japanese knitting patterns or vintage machine knitting patterns, you'll often be presented with a diagram and some cryptic notations.Learn to understand and apply 2-4-10 for your knitting.
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Machine Knitting Tips
yarn
yarn counts
2/8, 3/8, 2/24 | Yarn weights for machine knitting
Yarn on cones is often referred to by the yarn count (3/8, 10/2 etc). By using a traditional Fixed Weight system, knitters and weavers can refer to yarns in a stadardized way.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
accessory
LK-150
Accessories for the LK-150
Explore 7 accessories that will expand your creativity with your LK150. Elevate your knitting game. Let's dive in and unleash the full potential of your LK150!more...
Knitting Machine Yarn
Self-striping yarn
yarn
Self Striping Yarn
I'm sure we've all been tempted by self-striping, variegated, space-dyed and self-patterning yarn. Whatever name you give it, the colors can call out to our creative selves but they may not always work out as planned.The length of the color repeats play a big part in the success of using these types of yarns. Explore how the construction of these types of yarns can impact our knitting.
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Machine Knitting Success Stories
garment style
sideways knit
sleeves
Knitter Spotlight: Nicole's Creative Pattern Adaptation
Inspired by the Rain Chain Machine Knit-able, fellow knitter, Nicole, used the Knit it Now Misses Sideways pattern and the Connect the Dots stitch pattern for her SUCCESS.more...
Knitwear Design
stripes
Matching Stripes
When knitting sweaters, making sure the stripes on the sleeves and body align perfectly is a real challenge. It all comes down to the type of sleeves you're knitting.more...
Knitting Machine Yarn
needle pitch
yarn
YPP
Essential Yarn Guide for Machine Knitters
Learn about yarn types, tips, and a handy chart to help you choose the perfect yarn for your machine knitting projectsmore...
Machine Knitting Tips
gauge
measuring
stitches per inch
swatch
This is NOT a swatch
The secret to success with your knitting is accurately establishing YOUR gauge by swatching.Avoid common mistakes when swatching.
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Knitwear Design
garment shaping
garment style
sleeve
Puffy, Gathered Set in Sleeves
Puffy or gathered set in sleeves are classic.You don't need a special pattern to knit them. Learn to chart your own .. with little or math!
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Machine Knitting Tips
machine knitting
Buying a used Machine? Ask Questions
Here are some basic questions to ask when buying a used knitting machine.more...
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