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Neckline Planning for Machine Knitters
When choosing a sweater style to knit, one of the many decisions is "what neckline style do I want?" For machine knitters, consider your skills, your machine, techniques and your yarn when making a decision.more...
Machine Knitting Techniques
embellishment
Twisted Cord Fun
Use a kitchen appliance to create an easy, pretty and fun alternative to I-Cord for ties, straps, and embellishment. Turn strands of yarn into a strong cord.more...
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
curl
scarves
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!more...
Machine Knitting Tips
machine knitting
machine knitting terms
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.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
drafting
gauge
hand knitting
japanese notation
knit it now
Knit it Now Tool
measuring
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.more...
Knitwear Design
garment shaping
increasing
short row
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.more...
Knitwear Design
collar
garment style
lapel
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.more...
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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Machine Knitting Tips
accessory
machine knitting
tool
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.more...
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.more...
Machine Knitting Techniques
Ladders
stitch patterns
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.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
patterns
terminology
vintage patterns
Challenge: Translate a Vintage Knitting Pattern
Take some mystery instructions, translate them for your machine and knit a gorgeous lace peek-a-boo hem.more...
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