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Feeling clumsy with a latch tool? You are not alone. Like writing with a pencil, skill comes with practice. Here’s how to hold, control, and use it for cleaner, more confident knitting results.more...
DesignaKnit Tips and Tricks
What weight of yarn should I use?
Casting on shouldn’t feel impossible. If your machine refuses to cooperate, the culprit may be your yarn weight — not your skills. Learn why terms like “4-ply” can be confusing, how to match yarns to your machine, and simple fixes to avoid frustration.more...
Machine Knitting Success Stories
You Can Do This Too: Cheryl’s Lotus Lace Story
Cheryl’s Lotus Lace sweater proves what’s possible when you take a Machine Knit-able and make it your own. By pairing it with the Radiant Eyelet Lace stitch, she created a one-of-a-kind garment on her Silver Reed 860. You can do this too—choose a design, pick a stitch you love, and let your creativity shine.more...
DesignaKnit Tips and Tricks
DesignaKnit Q&A
Straight answers to the most common DesignaKnit questions for machine knitters who are deciding if it’s worth it, plus where to get step-by-step training inside LearnDesignaKnit.com’s All Access Pass.more...
Knitwear Design
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DesignaKnit and manual machines (LK-150, TH160, KX350)
DesignaKnit is powerful software for the serious machine knitter. It is designed to interface directly with electronic machines, but can also be used with any machine, manual, punchcard or non-working electronic machines.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
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Knit it Now Classroom
What You’ll Find Inside a Knit It Now Classroom
Find everything you need for machine knitting — patterns, tutorials, and courses — grouped by topic in Knit It Now Classrooms.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
Copy a Store-Bought Sweater with Your Knitting Machine
Love a sweater you spotted in the store or your closet?Before you try to copy it on your knitting machine, ask these three essential questions.
This tip walks you through how to evaluate, adapt, and decide if it’s worth the effort — or better left admired.
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Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
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socks
Tips for Knitting Socks on Your Knitting Machine
Knitting socks on a flatbed knitting machine shouldn't be intimidating.Master short row shaping and you can knit lots of variations.
Toe up, cuff down, yoga socks, socks for kids and adults .. the sky's the limit!
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Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
eBooks
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socks
The Ultimate Machine Knit Socks
The Ultimate Sock eBook is your go-to pattern for better-fitting socks with a hand-knit style heel, in-the-round options, and multi-gauge machine support.more...
Knitwear Design
Punchcard and Electronic Machines: Understanding the Difference
Compare punchcard and electronic knitting machines. Learn the pros, cons, and key differences to choose the best machine for your knitting projects.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
How to Punch a Punchcard (The Right Way)
Punching your own punchcards is easier than you think, as long as you have the right tool and a steady hand. This post covers the basics of accurate punching, a clever tracing tip, and answers common questions so you can start creating your own custom stitch patterns with confidence.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
Machine Knitters Bookshelf: Vintage & Modern Must-Haves
Discover the Machine Knitters Bookshelf — a growing reference of vintage and modern books to build your personal knitting library and connect with others.more...