Topic: stitch patterns

Creating your own stitch patterns (or modifying stitch patterns) is not difficult when using the Brother 970 and DAK. Perhaps you see a stitch pattern in a
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You can create your own stitch patterns directly in the 970 CB-1 Box. Be sure to review the introductory tutorial for the basic concepts. This
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This tutorial is the next in a series covering using the CB-1 box on your electronic 970 knitting machine. Once you have a design in memory of the 970
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This tutorial is the next in a series covering using the CB-1 box on your electronic 970 knitting machine. The CB-1 box allows you to combine stitch
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The electronics of the CB-1 box allow you to easily modify stitch patterns and make them unique! With a few steps you can reverse or elongate a design plus much
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Here is a pretty, openwork stitch pattern that isn't as hard as it looks. Knit a fairly basic 3x2 rib, but drop a few stitches here and there ....
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Adapted from a hand knitting pattern, this is a beautiful combination of knit and purl stitches, eyelets and cables. 2 methods are demonstrated, one
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Take plain 'ol 2x2 ribbing and make it fabulous with a bit of hand manipulation

In hand knitting there are times when you are instructed to knit through the back loop. You may be working a decorative stitch, or the designer may
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Consider using fairisle, tuck, slip, or reverse stockinette for bands with texture and contrast.

When working in pattern, keep the edges clean to make seaming and shaping easier. Cancel patterning on the edges with one simple tip.

When working in pattern, keep the edges clean to make seaming and shaping easier. Cancel patterning on the edges with one simple tip.

Brother Machines: Preview a stitch pattern by "knitting" without any yarn.The machine will pre-select needles so you can confirm the accuracy and position
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Often overlooked, Thread Lace is an easy technique to create openwork "lace" fabrics. Knit with a thick yarn and a very fine yarn, there are lots of
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Stockinette, Slip, Tuck, Lace all make beautiful fabrics. Each has it’s own characteristics, but which one uses more yarn? Follow along on our
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Shaping garments while working with automatic stitch patterns can be one of the more challenging tasks for a machine knitter. An understanding of YOUR
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Continuing a detailed demonstration of stopping and re-starting stitch patterning.
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Knitting stitch multiples Multiple of 5 plus 1, Multiple of 3 plus 2. These indicators on stitch patterns can make or break the finishing on your
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Quickly change colors when knitting with the ribber by using this color changer.

Just 3 steps to understanding Automatic Patterning, no matter what machine you use. Punchcard or electronic, it's important to UNDERSTAND how patterning works
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Use Short row Shaping (partial Knitting) to create an interesting graphic stitch pattern.Create an all-over design
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Continuing from the single repeat in this video, add alternating dots across the
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This is a "basic" knitting stitch, with practically unlimited variations. It is also known as Coin Stitch, Bubbles, Bricks, Blocks.Here are tips for success
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A beautiful variation of 1x1 ribbing that's easy to knit with no automatic patterning or hand manipulation.

When creating your own stitch patterns, it is critical to keep your gauge in mind. No matter what method you use, DAK, Pencil and Paper, Punchcards, your
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Interesting, textured, openwork stitch pattern that can be worked on any knitting machine. It is worked with a bridging technique and short rows.You may
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Modify a stitch pattern to be used when knitting over every-other-needle. Create the punchcard to mimic the original design, but only pattern over the needles
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Knit 2 strands of yarn together and let the machine position them so you view one color on one side of the knitting and the 2nd color on the other side of the
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Successfully combine stitch patterns in the same piece. Watch as we add a lace yoke to a sweater front and end up with the correct dimensions for the piece.
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Machine knitters have a wide range of pattern stitches available to add texture, dimension and color to their knitting. The basics are stockinette, tuck, slip,
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This is a hand-manipulated, lacy, openwork technique that can be done on any knitting machine, with any yarn. No punchcards or programming. It's reversible,
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Worked on any machine, this openwork stitch pattern has many possibilities. Work large stitches by themselves or combine with other manual or automatic stitch
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Sometimes machine knitters over complicate things ... get back to basics and practice the built-in capabilities of your machine. Painless, stranded knitting, 2
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Linen stitch is a beautiful way to add texture to your knitting. For hand knitters, there are many variations on this ever-popular stitch pattern.
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Here's a beautiful lace that can be worked on any machine. A little hand manipulation does the trick for a loose, open fabric. If you don't have a
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This honeycomb smocking stitch looks complicated, but it's really not difficult to do. Combine needles out of work, slip stitches and a little hand
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Borrowed from the hand knitting world, this textured, columnar stitch pattern with or without eyelets magically forms a scalloped edge. Use it in a single
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With non-patterning machines and any time you want to work a hand manipulated stitch pattern, there's usually a lot of counting of needles involved. Here are
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Make it easier to select needles for hand manipulation with Knit it Now Cheat Sheets. Download a
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A beautiful lace technique is to transfer stitches so the transfers are worked a few stitches away from the eyelet they create. This technique combined with
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Automatic patterning with punchcards can seem almost magical. Let's dispel some of the mystery, learn the basics and take steps to punchcard machine
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Can this punchcard be used with all stitch patterns? Examine a punchard and explore if it can be used for tuck, slip, fairisle, etc.

Slip stitch is one of the basic techniques that can be worked on any machine. Hand manipulated or worked with automatic patterning, there are many, many uses
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Slip stitch is one of the basic techniques that can be worked on any machine. Hand manipulated or worked with automatic patterning, there are many, many uses
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Want open texture without stitch transfers or a lace carriage? Think Tuck Lace! Want a beautiful all-over texture on any machine? Think Tuck Lace!
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Here's a Knit Weave pattern with a little something extra.

Follow along and try it on your machine.

Explore how stitch patterning works with Silver Reed Electronic machines 840/860

You are not limited to using DesignaKnit or the PC10 controller for stitch patterns on electronic Silver Reed knitting machines. Combine Cochenille
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The SilverKnit Pattern Controller and Utility are an easy-to-use alternative to controlling Silver Reed and Singer Electronic Knitting Machines. This
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Working short rows while knitting in pattern shouldn't be intimidating. Watch as we short row increase and decrease while knitting in tuck