Topic: ribber

Do you love the look of both knit and purl stitches? Do you love the look of ribbing, but don't need or want the stretch? Maybe your yarn isn't suited
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Flat ribs are a serious knitter's staple technique. Follow along as we challenge you with 6 different flat rib configurations. You can view images all
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Swatching for a double bed fabric is the same as swatching single bed fabrics.The goal is to mark a specific number of stitches and rows in the middle
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When you are knitting longer pieces like scarves and blankets, you will reach a point where the ribber comb and weights will hit the floor. It's
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Watch as we attach our ribber. Yours may be different, but the concepts are the same. It's easy, don't be intimidated by confusing instructions translate from
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Oops! Mistakes happen ... practice ripping out rows, re-positioning the carriages and fixing jammed carriages when knitting with your ribber.

Your main bed tension dial shows 1-10 and your ribber tension can be set 1-8. The goal is to have perfectly matching ribbed stitch fabrics, with even stitches
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This variation of Circular (tubular) knitting leaves one edge open and creates a very wide fabric. Imagine knitting a piece that is double the width of your
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Does your double-eye needle play hide-and-seek? Here's an alternative method of transferring stitches. Once you get the hang of this, you might find it to be
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The concept of pitch and half pitch when positioning your ribber in relation to the main bed is an important one. Understanding the difference
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When knitting socks and mittens in the round, you may want to add and "afterthought" heel or a thumb opening. Using provisional stitches lets you safely leave
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A rectangle, a little twist, an invisible seam and Voila! A fast 'n easy, fun, Twisted Ear Warmer for winter wear.

Wire weight hangers AKA 7 weight hangers are invaluable for adding additional weight to the edges when knitting with the ribber.

With any ribbing arrangement, form a turning row to create a crisp, neat fold.

Connect the SRP60 ribber with the setting plates (auxiliary pieces)

Use your ribber to enclose a cut 'n sew edge with a sandwich that includes a full needle rib collar.

A variation of English Rib, combine racking with tuck for a thick, textured fabric without a lot of stretch.

When knitting 1x1 ribbing, either by hand-manipulation or with a ribber, take time to plan ahead so the seams maintain the 1x1 stitch sequence

Adjust a Brother ribber for height using the spanner tool, the hex nut between the beds and the adjusting lever. *No Audio*

2 methods for manually transferring stitches from the ribber to the main bed.

This is an easy bind off, finished on the machine, that requires no hand sewing with a tapestry needle to complete. This tutorial assumes that
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Work a neat bind off along the edge for armhole or necklines when working in 2x2 rib.

Have you struggled with casting on for 2x2 rib? There are a lot of steps involved and knitting machine manuals can be confusing.Let's walk through the steps
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Have you ever been disappointed with 1x1 ribbing cast on? Here are 3 ribber cast on methods that are sure to please. Includes the "Broken Toe" cast on and
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Full Needle Rib Cast on is the basis for starting many ribbed fabric techniques. Learn 2 methods plus a tip for a perfect edge.

2x2 half pitch ribber cast on produces a beautiful rib that doesn't pull in as much as standard 2x2 ribbing and is softer to wear. The cast on is a combination
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Casting on with your ribber can be intimidating. Have you followed the instructions with your machine and not been happy with the results? Are there too many
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For a quick, stretch cast on, try e-wrap on both beds. This one is a little tricky, but many knitters love it. This technique offers an alternate wrapping
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Knitting socks in the round eliminates a seam in the foot. Although any ribbing must be knit flat, The foot can be knit circular.

8 rows - easy main bed transfers and Voila! A beautiful, feminine hem

Fisherman Rib on the the Taitexma 160 and Brother 230 is worked a bit differently than on other machines. Learn the trick to knit this beautiful stitch pattern
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Drop-Stitch Lace is an interesting technique that adds texture and interest to knitting created on the ribber. It incorporates needles on the main bed that are
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One simple carriage adjustment and you'll create an interesting texture with elongated stitches on one side. This technique is the basis for other ribber stitch
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Birds-eye jacquard changes the appearance of the back side of double bed jacquard. Here are some considerations

Quick 'n easy, these mini cables can add fun texture to your project

Combine pintucks on the ribber with stitch patterns for beautiful texture

A simple needle arrangement, a bit of racking and you'll get a beautiful open-work, lace-like fabric

Take racking to an extreme for this amazing zig-zag beauty

Reversible! Full Needle Rib, Racking and Tuck ... fabulous!

A beautiful, easy, Textured rib that's an alternative to plain 2x2 ribbing

My experience with creating cable stitches with the ribber.

Examine the basics of racking with a simple pattern worked in flat rib. Learn the settings for your machine. This will start you on a journey of discovery
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Take plain 'ol 2x2 ribbing and make it fabulous with a bit of hand manipulation

Fisherman rib is a comfortable, stretchy, wide fabric that is simple to knit! Can you knit 1x1 rib? Then you can create this surprising, reversible fabric.

Is your ribber just gathering dust? Can you knit 1x1 rib? With just one small change, you can knit this beautiful, textured, wide fabric.Soft and
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The methods for decreasing full needle rib are quite straightforward. Will you be seaming the edge? Do you want both the public and private sides to look
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Here are 3 methods of increasing when working double rib or full needle rib. Good - Better - Best which one do you prefer?

Here are 2 methods for decrease when working in 1x1 ribbing.

Working full fashion increases in 2x2 ribbing creates a beautiful edge. Practice shaping with ribbing and don't hesitate to use ribbed fabric for garment
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Working a simple decrease when knitting 2x2 ribbing is fast ... but do you like the results? Compare this simple decrease technique to the full fashion decrease
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Work increases in 2x2 ribbing with minimal muss and fuss. Apply this technique to 3x3, 5x5 or any rib setup.

Here are 2 methods for increasing when knitting 1x1 ribbing. Which do you prefer?

Shaping in 1x1 ribbing shouldn't be intimidating. Take time to practice these simple techniques and you'll soon be an expert!

With a ribber you can quickly knit tubes of fabric. Increases and decreases for shaping can also be worked while knitting in the round. Watch as we explore
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Get familiar with short rows while working on the double bed. 1x1 shaping is a great place to start. Learn the technique and examine the wraps for perfection

Work short row shaping (partial knitting) while knitting full needle rib. Even though all the needles on both beds are in work, don't be intimidated by this.

Transferring stitches between ribber and main bed can be done with a double-eye needle (bodkin).

Easy, pretty ribber cast on for 1x1 ribbing. This technique offers an alternate wrapping method for the cast on. Compare the method
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Classic, tubular cast on with at tip for beautiful finising,

For many stitch patterns, like lace and tuck, having even weight on your work is important. If you combine single bed and double bed stitches in a single
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When setting up your machine, notice that the tension mast is slightly bent at one end. Explore how to correctly insert the mast in the machine.

The shadow lace transfer tool was originally designed to create "lace" by transferring stitches between the needlebeds. Most knitter have adopted this tool
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Brother (Knit-King) offered this handy device with a few of their machines. It quickly drops stitches from the main bed and is used for the Drop-Stitch lace
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The Brother Transfer carriage KA-8300 makes fast work of transferring stitches from the rib bed to the main bed. NOTES: This carriage only
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When knitting with the ribber, sometimes the end stitches can be problematic. Some machines also have End stitch presser plates to help the end stitches knit
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Easy open work stitch pattern that produces a light and airy fabric. Beautiful on both sides, it can be used for scarves, shawls or inserts.Using the
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A beautiful variation of 1x1 ribbing that's easy to knit with no automatic patterning or hand manipulation.

Here are tips for troubleshooting problems with your ribber