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A toddler snuggled inside a knitted mermaid tail blanket with textured stitch patterns, showing the practical use of this cozy children's accessory
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
blanket patterns

Mermaid Tail: Why should crocheters have all the fun?

This cute, warm snuggler has been a long-time favorite for those who crochet. With our Mermaid Tail pattern machine knitters can join in the fun!

The original design incorporates 3 stitch patterns, so our knitting pattern is written in 3 sections to accommodate 3 different stitch gauges so you can add lots of texture and interest and you don't have to do any math.

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text graphic reading '7 Things You May Not Know' for Knit it Now's anniversary article
Machine Knitting Tips
knit it now

7 Things about Knit it Now that you may not know.

It's Knit it Now's 13th Birthday!
Here are 7 things you may not know about us.

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Close-up of a knitting machine bed showing a problematic yarn knot in the working yarn, demonstrating a common machine knitting issue
Machine Knitting Tips
troubleshooting yarn

Knots in your yarn? Quick Fix

Are you tired of pesky knots interrupting your machine knitting projects? In this video, we unveil expert techniques to help you achieve knot-free knitting mastery. Discover the secrets to effortlessly removing knots and unlock a world of smooth and seamless knitting. Add this one to your bag of tricks for more effortless knitting.

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Collection of colorful knitted soap sacks displayed together, showcasing different patterns and yarns used in this charity knitting project
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
Charity Knitting

Join the Movement: Knit Soap Sacks for a Worthy Cause!

Calling all knitters! Join our exciting Soap Sack Challenge and experience the joy of creating something both fun and practical. Knitting soap sacks is a satisfying endeavor that combines creativity with usefulness. Put your machine (and yarn stash) to good use.

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A colorful collection of hand-knitted winter hats arranged together, showcasing various patterns and styles for donation to those in need
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
community knitting hat machine knitting

Get Creative and Spread Joy: Donate Hats for Winter

Join the Country Knitting of Maine hat contest to bring warmth, comfort, and joy to children and needy adults. Knit a hat, make a difference, and spread happiness this winter.

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Two end stitch presser plates for a Brother  ribbing attachment, showing the metal accessories that help control edge stitches during machine knitting
Machine Knitting Tips
accessory brother LK-150

End Stitch Presser Plate

When knitting with the ribber, sometimes the end stitches can be problematic. Some machines have End stitch presser plates to help the end stitches knit cleanly.
Shown are the presser plates for a Brother KR-850 standard gauge machine. Your machine may not have this accessory or it may look differently.

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A metal sub-take-up spring attached to a Brother knitting machine's tension mast, used for adding tension during Fairisle and Thread Lace knitting
Machine Knitting Tips
mast take-up spring take up spring

What's this wire?

This "mystery" wire does have a purpose. Don't worry if you don't have one.

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A die cut crafting machine with an overlaid image of a knitting machine punchcard, showing how the machine can be used to create precise pattern cards
Machine Knitting Tips
punchcard

Perfect Punchcards: Use a Die Cut Machine!

Did you know you can create punchcards for your knitting machine with the popular Die cut machines? Cricut, Silhouette, etc?

Imagine - no more tedious punching hole-by-hole

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A bowl containing ripped-out yarn from a knitting project, curled in characteristic ripples from being previously knitted
Machine Knitting Tips
frogging mistakes ripping yarn

Keep on Track When Ripping

Mistakes happen! It's easy to lose track of the number of rows you've ripped. Here's a quick tip to keep things straight.

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Close-up view of a knitting machine's needle bed, showing the basic mechanical components of a knitting machine.
Machine Knitting Tips
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Are You Still a Beginner After 20 Years?

If you've been knitting for a while but still consider yourself a beginner, don't worry - you're not alone.

Many people who have been knitting for years feel like they haven't progressed much beyond the basics.

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to push past the beginner stage and unlock your full knitting potential.

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A sheet of specialized graph paper showing the rectangular grid pattern used for charting knitting designs, with squares proportioned to match knitting gauge
Knitwear Design
drafting tip

Knitters Graph Paper

Knitters graph paper is essential in charting shapes (necklines, sleeves) and for creating stitch patterns "to scale".

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A yarn twister device with two spindles, designed to combine two fine yarns into a marled effect yarn for knitting
Machine Knitting Tips
accessory marled knits yarn

Yarn Twister for marled knitting

Mix 2 fine yarns with a yarn twister to create a marled look knitted fabric.

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