Hold Up! What Does “Hold” Actually Mean?

Learn how and why to use the hold setting, on any machine

April 2025

“Place needles in hold.”
Wait… hold what? Hold where?

If you’re new to machine knitting—or coming from a hand knitting background—this instruction might stop you in your tracks.

This week’s Tip of the Week is all about the mysterious hold position.

What it is, what it does, and how it’s used across different machines.

? What does “hold” actually do?
? When and Why should use us it?
? How do different machine brands handle it?

Get clear on this essential skill and gain confidence in using one of your machine’s most powerful functions.

Archived email from April 2025