Replace a Needle LK-150

Remove and replace needles on the LK150. Tips for correct insertion, easily done
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Plaiting Feeder on the LK-150

The plating feeder controls 2 working strands of yarn and positions them so one strand lays on the purl side of the knitting and the other strand lays on the
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Fairisle on the LK-150

Even though the LK-150 is a manual machine, you can still create fairisle (stranded) knitting. Watch as we break down the steps to further your understanding of
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LK-150 and DAK


Do you have DesignaKnit (or considering it)? You CAN put it to use with your LK-150 machine (or Brother KX350 or any non-patterning/non-electronic
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Fisherman Rib on a Manual Machine

Hand manipulated knit and purl stitches PLUS tuck EQUALS Fisherman rib. This classic stitch pattern is thick, warm, textured, reversible and stretchy. It's
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Extend the LK-150


Use the carriage rests when knitting wide pieces.
Extend an LK150


How to break apart an LK150 to create a W-I-D-E (200 - 250 needle) machine. Combine 2 machines by removing 1 or 2 sections and adding them to a 2nd machine.
Why the LK150 is so popular


The LK150 is easy to learn and use and is currently a very popular knitting machine. Join me to discover why.
Favorite Bind Off

Stitch thru stitch bind off that is worked so YOU control the size of the bind off stitches and the tension of the bind off edge. Make it as firm or loose as
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Stretchy Bind Off without Gate Pegs

Here's a stretchy bind off for machines that do not have gate pegs (gate posts, sinker posts). Similar to the 'around the gate peg' bind off, it gives the same
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Weaving Cast on WITHOUT Brushes

Often patterns will instruct you to work a weaving cast on. This a quick and easy way to get started knitting.
If you don't have weaving brushes on
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Intarsia with a Manual Machine

Knitting intarsia on a manual machine is completely do-able! You don't need an intarsia carriage. It's a matter of taking charge of your carriage and needle
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Using the Needle Beetle

The Needle Beetle is a clever device to select and position needles for the 6.5mm and 9mm manual machines (LK-140, LK-150,GK-370, LK100/Zippy 90)
This
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Using Skinny yarn on any machine

Expand your horizons by using skinny yarn on any machine. Although demonstrated on an LK-150, the ideas in this experiment apply to all machines.
The
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Make Hand Manipulation Easier

Make it easier to select needles for hand manipulation with Knit it Now Cheat Sheets.
Download a
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Lk150 Replace the Sponge

The sponge on any knitting machine will deteriorate with time. It doesn't matter how old your machine is or how much it was used. Replace the sponge BEFORE it
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Extend an LK150
Extend the LK-150
Fairisle on the LK-150
Favorite Bind Off
Fisherman Rib on a Manual Machine
Intarsia with a Manual Machine
LK-150 and DAK
Lk150 Replace the Sponge
Make Hand Manipulation Easier
Plaiting Feeder on the LK-150
Replace a Needle LK-150
Stretchy Bind Off without Gate Pegs
Using Skinny yarn on any machine
Using the Needle Beetle
Weaving Cast on WITHOUT Brushes
Why the LK150 is so popular