Knit it Now

The Advanced Knitting Architect

1987 - Knitting Fever - by Elalouf, Sion

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

charting

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Ranking: 5.0

Detailed instructions with drawings to enable the knitter to design or create a sweater that fits. Sub-headings include measurements, gauges, shape, constants, basic charting principles and their applications, sleeves, cardigans.

Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters

1985 - Interweave Press - by Gibson-Roberts, Priscilla

General Knitting

Fabric/Surface Design Finishing Patterns

Ranking: 5.0

A wonderful resource for old and new who like to knit.

The Knitting Machine Tutor

1990 - County Products, UK - by Gordon, Angela

Single Bed Knitting Machines

General Reference Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

An Illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting

1987 - B.T. Batsford, Ltd., - by Nabney, Janet

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Techniques

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Ranking: 5.0

Many people enjoy the speed and ease of machine knitting, but cannot fully explore the possibilities of the craft because they lack technical expertise. This book explains in detail how the knitting machine works and what it can do.

Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework

1978 - Pleasantville, NY (Montral) - by Unknown

General Knitting

Finishing

Ranking: 5.0

More than twenty-six hundred drawings and photographs and clearly presented directions provide an understanding of the techniques involved in numerous traditional needlework crafts, including embroidery, quilting, applique, macrame, knitting, and rug hooking

Knitting in Plain English

1990 - St. Martin’s Press, - by Righetti, Maggie

General Knitting

Finishing

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Ranking: 5.0

Righetti gives readers what they've asked for: advice on making all different garments, working with new patterns and different kinds of yarn, and even an introduction to her own legendary history. Neither aggressively hip nor bafflingly encyclopedic, Knitting in Plain English offers basic principles that will make any project---from a basic blanket to an intricate sweater---rewarding

The Knitting Machine Textbook: Using the Passap E-6000

1998 - Simon Publications - by Simon, Marika

Passap

Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

Neckline Encyclopedia

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Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

The Knitters Guide to Sweater Design

1989 - Interweave Press - by Carmen Michelson and Mary Ann Davis

General Knitting

charting

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Ranking: 5.0

This book will introduce you to the fundamentals of knitwear design and charting.

Add a Hood to ANY Knitting Pattern (Digital)

2013 - Knit it Now - by Knit it Now, Sue Jalowiec

Both Japanese and Passap machines

Ranking: 5.0

Adding a hood adds a practical designer touch to any sweater. You don't need to search for a machine knitting pattern with a hood ... create your own!

8 hood styles
Perfect for kids and adults
Workbook style fill-in-the blanks format

36 pages

Machine Knitting Designing with Colour

2020 - The Crowood Press Ltd (4 Feb. 2020). Wiltshire, UK. - by Alison Dupernex

Japanese Machines

Fabric/Surface Design General Reference Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

A beautiful inspirational modern machine knitting book. Alison covers a history of hand frame knitting, techniques and stitches, the design process, designing with stripes, colour, circles, fair isle, lace and sculptural vessels. The book finishes with a section on knitting as a business. Her colour combinations are divine and the garment patterns have simple unstructured shapes giving them a contemporary look. The book also contains photos of all the punch cards used.

Knitting With the Lights Off

1992 - USA - by Bille Hall

Passap

General Reference Machine Manual Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

A guide to knitting on the E – 6000 without electronics. It includes basic knitting techniques and patterns. Excellent book for beginners.

The Metbury Baby Book

1994 - Metbury designs – UK - by Eileen Metcalf and Christina Salisbury

Passap

Finishing Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

A collection of baby clothing including sweaters, pants, blankets, booties and mittens as well as hats made on the passive E 6000 in a variety of patterns and stitches.

Classic Cardigans

1991 - Uniquely Yours - by Uniquely Yours

Japanese Machines

charting Finishing General Reference Patterns Techniques

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Ranking: 5.0

Machine knitting a basic cardigan in 19 different sizes with charting and detailed instructions. Easy to follow.

The Harmony Guide to Machine Knitting Stitches

1988 - Lyric Books - by Harmony

Japanese Machines

Fabric/Surface Design charting Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

Hundreds of punchcard designs which can be used with electronic machines and DAK. Fairisle, lace, motifs, tuck stitch and cable patterns and charts.

Handknits by Machine

2014 - Create Space USA - by Susan Guagliumi

Techniques

Fabric/Surface Design charting Finishing General Reference Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

tips and tricks to make machine knits look more like hand Knits and help hand knitters learn to machine knit. Clear concise directions, explicit photographs. A great way to learn to use hand knitting techniques on a knitting machine.

Knitting Machine Workbook No.2 Basic Ribber Techniques

1985 - TH Nobuyuki - by Tami Nobuyuki

Techniques

Finishing General Reference Machine Manual Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

Step by step instructions on how to use your Ribber. Learn the basics and move on to expertise in all ribbing techniques. Great book for beginners and more advanced knitters.

The Sweater Workshop

1983 - Down East Press - by Jacqueline Fee

Hand Knitting

charting General Reference Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

If you knit, you need this book. The books gives instructions on knitting a sampler of techniques and when you are finished, you can easily make a sweater that you want.

Standee’s Kwik Knits

2009 - Sandra Cherry. USA - by Sandee Cherry

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

charting Finishing General Reference Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

Step by step fool-proof sweaters for all ages and sizes. Lots of charts and ideas. Patterns are for Japanese machines, but can easily be adapted to Passap machines.

Designer Machine Knitting

1988 - 1988 - by Vanessa Keegan

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Fabric/Surface Design charting Finishing General Reference Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

Stunningly beautiful timeless designs including styles for men, women and children - pullovers, vest, cardigans, and dresses. Complete with charts for each garment as well as beautiful illustrations. Adaptable to any knitting machine, punchcard or electronic or use with DAK.

Sweater Designing for Machine Knitters

1993 - Leslye Solomon USA - by Leslye Solomon

Japanese Machines

charting Finishing General Reference Machine Manual Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

This is an excellent beginners book. It teaches you how to use a knitting machine and how to design and make your own sweaters, start to finish. Great detailed explanations of charting, shaping, neckbands, patterning, etc., all the way through blocking your finished sweater.

Quick Thick Machine Knis

1991 - David and Charles UK - by Mary Davis

Japanese Machines

Fabric/Surface Design charting Finishing Patterns

Ranking: 5.0

Many beautiful sweater, tops, designs for the bulky machines with charts and complete instructions for each. Sweaters for men and women. Lots of beautiful photographs of each Sweater. The charts and design patterns could easily be adapted for any machine Dash punchcard, electronic and DAK

Haute Couture of the Cut and Sew Technique

1995 - Creations Manon Salois - by Manon Salois

Japanese Machines

Finishing Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

Easy to follow Step-by-step instructions for machine knitters wanting to learn to create cut and sew necklines, neckbands and armholes. Variety of neckline finishes and neckbands fully illustrated and with lots of sample projects to perfect your cut an sew skills. The accompanying video is even more explicit.

LK-150 Classics

1997 - Irene Woods - by Irene Woods

Japanese Machines

charting Finishing General Reference Patterns

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Ranking: 5.0

While the reference is to the LK – 150, these patterns can be used with any knitting machine as they are very basic. Easy to use with clear, concise directions and illustrations as well as charts.

NFL Sweaters

1990 - Nomis Yarn Company - by Nomis Yarns

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Fabric/Surface Design Patterns

Ranking: 5.0

Easy to make Intarsia designs for 14 AFL teams. Charts are very easy to use with DAK and your favorite sweater or Afghan pattern. Directions are included for a basic sweater.

The Handbook for Manual Machine Knitters

2016 - Thunder Bay, ON - by Mary Anne Oger

Stitch patterns

General Reference Patterns Techniques

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Ranking: 5.0

A book with guidance for creating manual patterning. It also has information on preparing yarn, cast ons, decreasing and increasing. I remembered I had this book after I struggled figuring out how to do Tuck manually on my Elna EK2300 bulky machine. I had read the book cover to cover a few years ago. I forgot about it. The instructions for tuck were excellent and had I remembered the book when I started, it would have been easier. I am keeping this book on my table as I familiarize myself with this machine, and any other machines.

Make Your Knitting Machine Sing

- - by Scott Renno and James Dixon

Brother machine maintenance

Ranking: 5.0

Passap Cut and Sew Collars and Bands

2006 - US - by Michael Becker

Passap

Ranking: 5.0

Self-Folding, Crew Neck, Sandwich Style and more.

Designing Garments on the Knitting machine

1991 - Batsford, London, UK - by Janet Nabney

General Knitting

charting General Reference Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 5.0

This books shows how easy it is to master pattern drafting for the knitting machine, by following logically from the basics through more elaborate techniques. Knitted fabrics can be draped, pleated, gathered. pattern drafting skills known to dressmakers for many years are now adapted for machine knitters so they can reproduce couture garments. Take accurate body measurements and analyze how a garment is constructed and produced. There are also many basic pattern blocks and charted designs to get you going.

60 Quick Knit baby Essentials

2015 - Sixth & Spring Books, New York - by Cascade yarns

Hand Knitting

Fabric/Surface Design Patterns

Ranking: 5.0

Originally designed for Cascade yarns, specifically their Cherub dk acrylic yarn. Tension for most projects appears to be 20-27 stitches and 30-40 rows to 4" (10 cms). From sweaters to blankets to onesies and toys, from garter stitch to cables and lace these delightful designs are true essentials for every knitter and baby. While this book is geared to hand knitters, a lot of the patterns could easily be adapted or converted to use with a mid gauge machine.

Cables

- - by Bill King

Hand Manipulation

Fabric/Surface Design

Ranking: 5.0

Cables are a traditional knitwear favourite and feature increasingly in contemporary fashion collections. By simply crossing stitches over, in effect altering the order in which they are knitted, patterns from the simplest twist to the most intricate directional patterns can be produced on even the simplest knitting machine. Once a few basic techniques have been mastered, the number of cable designs available is virtually endless. With the learning of a few more advanced methods, different directions soon suggest themselves, giving scope for the knitter's own creativity to truly flourish

Japanese For Machine Knitters

1983 - Weaver Publications, Kent - by Mary Weaver

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

General Reference

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Ranking: 5.0

This is a combination of a textbook on the Japanese Language with emphasis on the characters, combined with a description of how Japanese machine instructions and knitting patterns are published. "The basis of a Japanese pattern is a detailed drawn shape of each garment section and the minimum of explanatory text." This is an excellent reference for anyone translating vintage manuals, magazines and patterns in Japanese. Although the majority of the book focuses on the Japanese language "The ability to read Japanese text is less important than being competent with a charting device and understanding the information given on the drawn diagram"

Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters

1990 - Taunton Press - by Guagliumi, Susan

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Techniques

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Ranking: 4.8

Black and white, 250 pages, paper-back. HMS, the top-selling machine knit book for the last 20 years, has been used as a text in numerous schools in the U.S. and abroad. Paper back and hard cover editions available.

More Hand-manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters

2010 - Guagliumidotcom - by Guagliumi, Susan

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Techniques

Ranking: 4.8

More Hand Manipulated Stitches, the long-awaited sequel to Hand Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters, explores and explains every facet of bridging stitches on a knitting machine.

Hand Knits by Machine

2014 - Guagliumidotcom - by Guagliumi, Susan

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Techniques

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Ranking: 4.8

Hand Knits by Machine is the one book that fully addresses the issues involved in adapting hand knit patterns and techniques to a knitting machine. Heavily illustrated with photographs and illustrations, the book puts as much emphasis on "why" as it does "how" and will guide both hand and machine knitters through the process.

A Machine Knitter’s Guide to Creating Fabric

1986 - Asheville, NC: Lark Books, - by Lewis, Susanna and Julia Weissaman

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Fabric/Surface Design

Ranking: 4.8

The Ultimate Machine Knit Socks (Swan Socks), Knit it Now

- - by Knit it Now

Japanese Machines

Patterns

Ranking: 4.8

This book will change the way you knit socks on the knitting machine. Use it with standard, mid or bulky machines in 4 gauges for each machine.

The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns

2002 - Interweave Press - by Ann Budd

General Knitting

Patterns

Ranking: 4.8

Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges

John Allen’s Treasure of Machine Knitting Stitches

1989 - England: David & Charles Publishers plc. - by Allen, John

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Fabric/Surface Design Techniques

Ranking: 4.7

Designed as a complete guide for today's machine knitter, this book presents an array of stitches covering the structures of tuck stitch, lace, weaving, jacquards, cut float techniques, partial knitting, needle out effects, and edgings and braidings. The stitch patterns are designed to fit any standard 24 needle repeat, and the book contains alternative ideas for interpretation, and encourages the development of new ideas for exploiting the colour and texture of materials.

ABC of Perfect Knitting: Patterns, Pockets, Collars, Hints.

1971 - Dietikon: MAGDAG Mashien and Apparateban (Passap) - by 1

Passap

charting General Reference

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Ranking: 4.5

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Complete Book of Knitting

1971 - New York; Viking. - by Abbey, Barbara

General Knitting

General Reference

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Ranking: 4.5

A Second Resource Book for Machine Knitters,

1980 - - by Kinder, Kathleen

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Fabric/Surface Design General Reference

Ranking: 4.5

Vogue Knitting

1989 - Pantheon Books - by Vogue Knitting Editors

Hand Knitting

Finishing

Ranking: 4.5

The ultimate knitting reference, from the world’s most recognized knitting magazine, gets a thorough update—including 1,600 color images and brand-new sections with techniques and designs!

Although the focus of this book is hand knitting, it contains quite a bit of valuable information that applies to machine knitting.

Yarns and Supplies
Basic Techniques
Cables
Color Knitting
Lace
Circular Knitting
Directional Knitting
Advanced Techniques

Understanding Instructions
Correcting Errors
Finishing
Designing Sweaters
Designing Shawls
Designing Accessories
Embellishments
Caring for Knitwear

Weaver, Mary, Ribbing Attachment, Part 1

1975 - United Kingdom,: Weaverknits Publications Ltd. - by Weaver, Mary

Japanese Machines

General Reference

Ranking: 4.5

Machine Knitting Trims and Edges - Single Bed (Digital)

- - by Bonnie Triola, Sue Jalowiec

Japanese Machines

Ranking: 4.5

Dress up your knitting

This updated book is based on Bonnie Triola's original 101 Trims and Edges book. It contains single bed techniques only. Use any machine, no electronics are required.

Creative Machine Knitting

1989 - Haupauge, NY: Barron’s - by Elliott, Sally-Anne

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Fabric/Surface Design Patterns

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Ranking: 4.3

Containing patterns for more than 120 original stitches and fabrics and a collection of garments, this is a book for anyone interested in machine knitting.

Fashion Knit Course Outline

1980 - Toronto, Canada, - by Faust, Regina

Japanese Machines

Techniques

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Ranking: 4.0

This book contains the knitting exercises used in the 2 year fashion knit course that the author taught for 10 years at Sheridan College, in Oakville, Canada.

It is NOT a beginners instruction book, but it teaches all of the different skills required to make use of the full capacity of the knitting machine as a versatile tool.

The Principles of Knitting

1988 - New York, Simon & Schuster - by Hiatt, June Hemmons

General Knitting

Finishing General Reference

Ranking: 4.0

Now featuring new instructions, new illustrations, and new information, The Principles of Knitting—beloved by knitters everywhere and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years—finally gets the revision that fans have been clamoring for!

Although focusing on hand knitting, this book contains much valuable information that relates to machine knitting as well

Nicely Knit Lines

1983 - Denver, CO, Mary Louise Norman - by Norman, Mary Louise

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Patterns

Ranking: 4.0

Professional Pattern Drafting for Machine Knitters. If you aren't familiar with Mary Louise Normans work then you are in for a treat. She wrote fantastic books. The author of all authors. This book is 146 pages

If you don't understand how to draft your own pattern then this book will teach you. All aspects of drafting, from a detailed explanation of the Basic to more complex designing techniques have been covered in this book. They are written clearly and concisely in full detail.

Knitting Plus: Simple, Stunning Techniques for Embroidered Knitting

1989 - England, Batsford Press - by Stanley, Montse,

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Techniques

Ranking: 4.0

Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book

1972 - Dover Publications - by Thomas, Mary

General Knitting

General Reference

Ranking: 4.0

The Knitting Architect

- - by Dion Elalouf

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

charting

Ranking: 4.0

Machine Knitting Trims and Edges - Double Bed (Digital)

- - by Bonnie Triola, Sue Jalowiec

Japanese Machines

Ranking: 4.0

Beautiful double bed trims and edges for Japanese machines. Dress up your knitting!

24 double bed techniques
Updated with full color photos
Clear Charts and diagrams
Searchable

This updated book is based on Bonnie Triola's original 101 Trims and Edges book. It contains double bed techniques only.

The Prolific Knitting Machine

1990 - Interweave press, USA - by Catherine Cartwright-Jones

Techniques

Fabric/Surface Design charting Finishing Patterns Techniques

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Ranking: 4.0

This book teaches you how to design and make clothing for people of all ages and sizes. It covers a lot of machine knitting techniques. It is really not a beginners book, but it will help you learn how to design your own clothing.

The Machine Knitter's Handbook

1988 - David and Charles UK - by Hazel Pope

Japanese Machines

Fabric/Surface Design charting Finishing General Reference Patterns Techniques

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Ranking: 4.0

A classic guide for machine knitters. It starts with choosing your machine, discusses tension and techniques as well as yarns and how to design your own garments. It includes photographs diagrams and charts. Great for beginners as well as experienced machine knitters.

60 Quick Baby Knits

2011 - Sixth Spring Books USA - by Cascade Yarns

General Knitting

charting Finishing Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 4.0

A book of beautiful baby knits. Simple patterns that are easily convertible to the knitting machine.

Fabulous Fairisle

1991 - St. Martin’s Press. USA - by John Allen

General Knitting

Fabric/Surface Design charting Patterns Techniques

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Ranking: 4.0

Treasure trove of gorgeous full color fairisle designs for hand and machine knitters with charts for easy to punch cards, electronic machines or DAK.

Simple Cut and Sew

1991 - Droppinstitches UK - by Helen Loudwell

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Finishing General Reference Patterns Techniques

Ranking: 4.0

Cut and sew simplified for Passap and Japanese machines. Lots of different neckbands for single and double Bed machines. Very easy to produce beautiful neckbands. Great for beginners.

The Tap Dancing Lizard

1992 - Catherine Cartwright-Jones - by Catherine Cartwright-Jones

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

charting Patterns

Ranking: 4.0

337 lovely design charts for punchcard, electronic machines and DAK. A lot of very unique and interesting ideas.

You Knit Unique

1986 - Eagle Anderson, New Zealand Wool Board - by Anderson, Lee

General Knitting

Finishing Patterns

Ranking: 3.0

"This is what they mean by "thinking outside the box." Andersen has written a book that is part knitting pattern book, part how to design book, and part artsy collection of wackiness. This New Zealander even shows how to take your knitting disasters...dropped stitches, holes, and just plain awful work, and turn it into part of the design."

How To, 101 Ways to Seam, Join and Pick up Stitches

- Nibon, Vogue Co. Ltd. - by Yo’s Needlecraft

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Finishing

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Ranking: 3.0

The Machine Knitting Book

1985 - England: Dorling Kindersley Publishers, Ltd. - by Allen, John

Both Japanese and Passap Machines

Fabric/Surface Design Techniques

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Ranking: 2.6

Card 1

1986 - United Kingdom: MSM Publication, - by Armitage, Kate

Fabric, Surface Design

Fabric/Surface Design

Ranking: 1.0

This book is suitable for all punch cards and electronic machines