September 6, 2022
As if you are building a house, when knitting sweaters there are 2 important considerations, a plan and a blueprint.

Before you start knitting you need to identify what you want to knit (a plan) and have a blueprint (a pattern) to make it happen.

As you are reading the blueprint there may be symbols or terms that aren't quite clear to you. You wouldn't start cutting lumber and pounding nails before you understand exactly what you were building. The same holds true for knitting a sweater.

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August 30, 2022
Updated, colorful and fun, this one-piece, machine knit blanket is sure to please! Knit in a self striping yarn in Fisherman Rib with your ribber and you'll be done in no-time! Here are 12 reasons to knit this blanket.

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August 23, 2022
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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August 16, 2022
If are just getting started with machine knitting and you are looking to purchase a used knitting machine or add to your collection of machines, here are some questions to ask.

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August 9, 2022
Gauge rulers are a quick (and no-math) method of establishing gauge.

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