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Hand knitting to machine knitting

March 2021

 
 
  Machine Knit-Able
What's a Machine Knit-Able?

Using hand-picked patterns from the hand knitting world, it's our goal to encourage machine knitters to use updated designs from talented new designers.

Can every hand knitting pattern be knit on the machine ... no .... but by analyzing styles and techniques, many can.

Julie was inspired by a Knit-Able from a few weeks ago, and got knitting.

Check out her comments, suggestions and tips in this week's Machine Knit-Able
Rib 'n Lace

From Julie:

"So many gorgeous patterns available for handknitting! So few new patterns for machine knitters!

But all is not lost. Many hand knit patterns can be adapted to the knitting machine with just a little planning.

How to start? Let’s go on a journey together...."

Using Hand Knitting Patterns
Using hand knitting patterns for your machine knitting is easier than you may think!

All it takes is little planning, familiarity with the capabilities of your machine and just a little bit of math.
When considering using a hand knit pattern ask yourself:
  • Can it be done?
  • Is it practical?
  • Are you willing?
This tutorial helps you examine the pattern and walks you through the basic math needed to translate the instructions to machine knitting.