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Armhole / Sleeve Choices for Knitters
March 1, 2022
When choosing a sweater style the first consideration is the armhole / sleeve style.
When choosing a sweater style the first consideration is the armhole / sleeve style.
Looking at any knitting pattern or even ready-to-wear sweaters, it's important to be able to recognize the basic shape.
Let's explore some common armhole/sleeve styles and the features of each in terms of knitting skills needed and fit.
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Knitting Machine Tension Mast tips
February 22, 2022
The knitting machine tension mast feeds the yarn to the carriage and controls the rate that the yarn flows. Comparing swatches knit at different tension mast settings reveals the how important this device is to successful machine knitting.
The knitting machine tension mast feeds the yarn to the carriage and controls the rate that the yarn flows. Comparing swatches knit at different tension mast settings reveals the how important this device is to successful machine knitting.
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Tubing Your Knitting
February 15, 2022
As we machine knit, our knitting is stretched across the needlebed and we also hang weights. This can distort the stitches. Many machine knitters will "tube" their knitting to "pop" the stitches into place.
As we machine knit, our knitting is stretched across the needlebed and we also hang weights. This can distort the stitches. Many machine knitters will "tube" their knitting to "pop" the stitches into place.
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