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Machine Knitters Success path
Where are you on your journey to mastering your knitting machine?Build your skills with the MACHINE KNITTERS SUCCESS PATH
Whether you are just getting started, returning from a break or you've been knitting for a while, the path offers logical steps for building on your knowledge and developing new skills for your machine knitting.
Included are tutorials from the Knit it Now Learning Library and suggested patterns you can use each step of the way.
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Machine Knitting Tips
Gauge Rulers are NOT machine Specific (Green, Yellow, Blue)
Gauge rulers are a quick (and no-math) method of establishing gauge.more...

Machine Knitting Tips
Hand Knitters guide to Machine Knitting
"I am an accomplished long-time hand knitter and just got an LK-150 knitting machine. I've been able to knit a couple of hats. I want to knit my first sweater...."more...

DesignaKnit Tips and Tricks
DesignaKnit with Non Electronic Machines
Can you use DesignaKnit with Non-Electronic machines?If you have a manual or non-electronic (or punchcard) machine , you can use the Interactive Knitting feature of DesignaKnit. Use this for an LK-150, Brother KX350, or any non-electronic machine (even electronics that are no longer working.)
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Machine Knitting Techniques
The ONE Secret to Machine Knitting Success
Gauge is the ONE thing that will make or break your knitting. When using a knitting machine we can't measure-as-we-go. It is especially critical for machine knitters to know their gauge before starting ANY project. Here are 7 things that can affect gauge. Knitting swatches in NOT optional! :o)more...

Machine Knitting Tips
9 Ways to Knit Garter Stitch on a Knitting Machine
When knitters are first introduced to knitting machines, they are surprised that we can't easily knit Garter Stitch (knit every row).Because we aren't reversing our work as you do in hand knitting, as we knit, we are working knit and purl rows to create stockinette.
Here are some clever ways to add the texture of garter stitch.
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Machine Knitting Tips
Machine Clamp Hack
Have you ever tried to attach your knitting machine to a table that was too thick for the clamps?With the right tools, this hack is genius!
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Machine Knitting Tips
Stitch World Stitch Pattern Inspiration
Are you looking for a little stitch pattern inspiration? The Stitch World pattern books are a go-to for machine knitting "eye-candy".Organized by stitch type (tuck, slip, fairisle, etc) they provide images of knitted samples as well as the chart for each pattern.
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Machine Knitting Tips
Punchcards for specialty stitches
How do I punch a card for specialty stitches (k2tog, PSSO, yo)?more...

Machine Knitting Techniques
8 Ways to Knit Lace on a Knitting Machine
You don't need a lace carriage or laboriously hand transfer stitches to knit lace on a knitting machine.
No matter what machine you have, as a machine knitter there are many ways of adding holes to our knitting and creating light, open, "lacy" fabrics.
Have you used other methods of creating lace? Comment below and share your experiences.
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Machine Knitting Tips
Check your Spongebar
If you haven't changed your sponge bar "in a while", it's probably time!If your machine is mis-patterning or just "acting up" a flat spongebar could be the cause.
No matter how often your machine is used, the sponge deteriorates in time.
Check your spongebar!
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Match Your Target Gauge Without Math: The 4-Inch Square Technique
Tired of counting stitches and doing gauge math? Discover a simpler way to match your target gauge exactly. Instead of counting traditional stitch and row numbers, learn how to create a swatch that measures your desired gauge directly using a 4-inch square tool. Perfect for converting hand knitting patterns to machine knitting or any project where precise gauge matters. This no-math method takes the guesswork out of gauge matching and helps you achieve perfect results every time.more...