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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.)
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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Get Acquainted Swatch
You have a new-to-you yarn that you want to knit. Where do you start?
The ball band gives some information, but as a machine knitter you need more. Knitting a "get-acquainted" swatch is the best way to have success with your new yarn.
The ball band gives some information, but as a machine knitter you need more. Knitting a "get-acquainted" swatch is the best way to have success with your new yarn.
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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)
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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.
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 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!
With the right tools, this hack is genius!
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