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Nearly empty ball of yarn in a glass jar, illustrating the anxiety of yarn chicken
Machine Knitting Tips
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Have you played

Pushing the limits of the yarn you have on hand is often called "yarn chicken"

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Hybrid knitting illustrated: blending hand and machine knitting techniques within one garment
Machine Knitting Techniques
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Hybrid Knitting

Different knitting methods .. beautiful results.

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DesignaKnit Tips and Tricks
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DesignaKnit: Explore 13 Pattern Printing Options

What kind of knitting instructions does DesignaKnit Provide? Examine 13 different styles of knitting instructions.

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Machine Knitting Tips
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Transform Your Knitting: Charting Devices for Machine Knitters

Instead of traditional knitting instructions, consider other options

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Machine Knitting Tips
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From Swatch to Sweater: 7 Factors Every Machine Knitter Should Know.

Swatching and gauge in machine knitting ensure perfect fit. Many factors affect gauge. Understanding these variables helps achieve success with every project you knit.

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how to attach buttons to knits
Machine Knitting Tips
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5 Tips for Attaching Buttons to Knits

Because of the loose nature of knits and the sometimes fragile yarns used, special care needs to be taken when attaching buttons to knits.

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Frustrated woman holding her head in hands, surrounded by floating question marks, expressing confusion about machine knitting challenges
Machine Knitting Tips
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Why is machine knitting so hard?

At first, machine knitting can seem to be hard. There's more to it than just picking up some yarn and 2 sticks. From understanding and mastering the machine to finding knitting patterns and incorporating stitch patterns, machine knitting can be a challenge ... but it's a GOOD challenge that is shared by knitters around the world.

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Mechanical row counter on knitting machine,demonstrating where beginners often get confused
Machine Knitting Tips
Row counter

Understanding Row Counters in Machine Knitting: Avoiding Common Mistakes

Learn how to accurately interpret row counters on your knitting machine to ensure precise shaping and avoid common errors in your projects

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A split image showing a woman wearing a hand-knit sweater alongside a knitting machine bed with hand knitting needles placed on it, illustrating the conversion between hand and machine knitting methods.
Knitwear Design
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Convert a Hand Knitting Pattern for Machine Knitting

Understanding how to convert patterns will open doors to easily use hand knitting patterns with your machine knitting. It's not hard; there are several ways to do it. Pick the way that works best for you.

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Instructional drawing detailing where to measure a sleeve for machine knitting
Knitwear Design
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Measuring Sleeves for Machine Knitting: Tips for a Perfect Fit

Learn how to measure and adjust sleeve lengths on your knitting machine for a perfect fit. Avoid common mistakes with these expert tips

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Close-up of a knitting machine's needle bed showing the center zero position marked, with numbered positions extending to the left and right
Machine Knitting Tips
abbreviations cast on traditional patterns zero

Where is the Zero needle?

The abbreviations in vintage patterns can be confusing. Don't let this one trip you up.

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Guide to scarf and shawl measurements shown on standing silhouette with outstretched arms
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
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What is the best size for a scarf or shawl?

Like any other garment, the size of a scarf of shawl depends on personal preference plus the yarn and stitch pattern used.

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