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Machine knitted infinity scarf with diagram overlay illustrating how the reversible fabric is constructed and grafted together
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
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Machine Knit No Roll Infinity Scarf

Make it in a weekend! An Infinity (or Mobius) Scarf has no beginning and no end. Knit yours with your knitting machine in a gorgeous yarn in no time!

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Machine Knitting Tips
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Machine Knitting Terms Glossary

Don't let cryptic abbreviations and mysterious machine knitting terms discourage you. Use the Knit it Now Machine Knitter's Terms Glossary to understand vintage patterns and books. Use it for a refresher for the jargon used by machine knitters.

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Hand knitting pattern page with calculator and knitted swatch, showing tools for converting patterns to machine knitting
Machine Knitting Tips
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How to use Hand Knitting Patterns for Machine Knitting

Machine knitters: dip into the wealth of hand knitting patterns available from the hand knitting world. Explore 3 methods for "translating" hand knitting patterns to create knitting machine patterns you will love.

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Machine knitted sweater shown on model with overlay sketch highlighting the asymmetrical hemline design
Knitwear Design
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Asymmetric Hem for Machine Knitters

Adding a shaped hemline is an easy way to create a custom machine knit designer sweater. With just a little planning you can add this feature to any pattern and quickly knit it with your knitting machine.

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Illustrated guide showing various collar styles for machine knitted garments, including stand-up, shawl, and fold-down designs
Knitwear Design
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Creating Collars with a Knitting Machine

Adding collars to machine knitting patterns is easier than you think! Collars can be just as important as design elements as stripes and stitch patterns for enhancing your knitwear designs.

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DesignaKnit Tips and Tricks
DesignaKnit

LearnDesignaKnit: Where to Start?

Are you ready to put the power of DesignaKnit to use for your machine knitting? Learn step-by-step based on your interests.

If you are just getting started or have used DAK for a while, the courses at LEARNDESIGNAKNIT.COM can help.

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Adjustable height table for knitting machines, demonstrating height adjustment mechanism for ergonomic machine knitting
Machine Knitting Tips
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The BEST Knitting Machine Table

Knitting machines require a sturdy table that will accommodate not only the weight of the machine, but the back and forth action when knitting. This table checks all the boxes and is the perfect table for machine knitting.

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Colorful sweater with text overlay reading 'you can knit this on your machine', demonstrating hand knit designs adaptable for machine knitting
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
Inspiration knit it now patterns

What is a Machine Knit-Able?

Machine Knit-Ables: Curated inspiration from the hand knitting world. Weekly tips through the eyes of a machine knitter. Why should hand knitters have all the fun? Put your knitting machine to use.

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Close-up of machine knitted fabric showing highlighted ladder technique, where needles are deliberately left out of work for decorative effect
Machine Knitting Techniques
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Ladders in Machine Knitting

Jazz up your knitting with ladders. In machine knitting ladders are formed with needles out of work and can be used in multiple ways. Here are 5 decorative, practical and fun ways to explore ladders for your knitting.

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Machine knitted lace peek-a-boo hem showing delicate openwork pattern translated from vintage design
Machine Knitting Tips
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Challenge: Translate a Vintage Knitting Pattern

Take some mystery instructions, translate them for your machine and knit a gorgeous lace peek-a-boo hem.

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