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Yarn Twister for marled knitting

Yarn Twister for marled knitting
March 26, 2023
Mix 2 fine yarns with a yarn twister to create a marled look knitted fabric.

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Ribber Cover

Ribber Cover
March 21, 2023
It can take a while to get used to how the needlebed is tilted when you first start using a ribber. It's also easy to catch your knitting, sleeves or fingers on the ribber needles or gate pegs.  Here are some tips for covering your ribber.

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2/8, 3/8, 2/24 | Yarn weights for machine knitting

2/8, 3/8, 2/24 | Yarn weights for machine knitting
March 20, 2023
Yarn on cones is often referred to by the yarn count (3/8, 10/2 etc). By using a traditional Fixed Weight system, knitters and weavers can refer to yarns in a stadardized way.

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The Secret Language of Machine Knitting

The Secret Language of Machine Knitting
March 14, 2023
Machine Knitting has it's own unique set of terms and abbreviations that can be confusing. Use the Knit it Now Glossary to translate.

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Using weights when Machine Knitting

Using weights when Machine Knitting
March 9, 2023
By using weights when machine knitting, you can achieve success even with those "difficult" yarns and stitch patterns and ensure that your stitches form more cleanly.

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