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Tuck Lace Challenge
For Tuck Lace, determining which stitches to put in out-of-work position can be a challenge. Here are some tips to make it easiermore...

Machine Knitting Tips
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Have you checked your clamps lately?
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Knitwear Design
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Sleeveless Sleeves
You've found the perfect pattern, and sleeveless just isn't comfortable for you.Easily add custom sleeves to drop shoulder or square armhole sweaters with the Knit it Now Sleeves Tool.
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Machine Knitting Tips
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Secure those yarn tails
No matter what cast on method you use, it's important to secure the yarn tail so the first few stitches knit correctly.more...

Machine Knitting Techniques
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Swatching with Stitch Patterns
To establish the gauge of your knitting with a stitch pattern (fairisle, tuck, slip, lace , etc) Knit a "proper" gauge swatch in the same manner as swatching in plain knitting. Take care to carefully place markers for accuracy.more...

Machine Knitting Tips
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Waxing Knitting Yarn
Do you wax the yarn you use for machine knitting?more...

DesignaKnit Tips and Tricks
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DesignaKnit: Missing Stitch Symbols
If you've "lost" the stitch symbols in DesigaKnit Stitch Designer, there's an easy fixmore...

Machine Knitting Tips
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3 Ways to Match Gauge for Machine Knitters
If you are using a knitting pattern with an established gauge, you must swatch with your machine and yarn to match the designer's gauge.Here are 3 ways for machine knitters to match gauge.
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Machine Knitting Tips
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Organize Your Knitting Machine Claw Weights
So many pieces and parts make machine knitting a messy hobby. Get your tools in order and keep them safe.more...

Machine Knitting Tips
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Free pass
You just ripped out a row of knitting or you put some knitting back on the bed from the garter bar or you did a bit of shaping and now your carriage is on the opposite side of the working yarn.Learn to quickly resolve this.
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Machine Knitting Tips
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Comparing Machine Knitting Pattern Formats
Over the years machine knitting patterns have been published in a number of formats. Knitting from the different formats can be confusing.Knit it Now has brought machine knitting patterns into the 21st century.
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Machine Knitting Tips
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Troubleshooting
'Lost' Stitch
Something odd happens when you pick up stitches from a cast on edge ... a stitch gets "lost"more...