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.
Taking inspiration from a hand-knit pattern, Cheryl combined the Lotus Lace Machine Knit-able with the Radiant Eyelet Lace stitch from our stitch library. The result? A beautiful, customized sweater that shows just how much is possible with your knitting machine.
This project is a perfect example of how Machine Knit-ables can open doors for knitters.
They take the beauty of hand-knit designs and translate them for your knitting machine.
But the real magic comes when you customize- just like Cheryl did.
Choosing a stitch pattern from the Stitch Library
and making it your own brings both learning and confidence.
You don’t have to knit patterns exactly as written. Swap stitch patterns, try new yarns, and adjust techniques. Each project becomes uniquely yours.
Machine knitting isn’t about following the rules—it’s about creating garments you’ll love to wear. Cheryl’s success is proof that you can take inspiration and make it your own.
Not always. Many stitch patterns can be done with punchcards or electronics, but hand manipulation opens up more options and keeps you in control of the design.
That’s fine! Choose yarn and stitch patterns that suit your machine’s gauge. The beauty of Machine Knit-ables is flexibility.
Start with a Machine Knit-able, then select a stitch pattern from the library. Knit a swatch to test your combination before committing to the whole garment.
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