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Helpful tips

Even the most experienced machine knitters run into problems. Here are some of our most helpful blog posts focused on common challenges and how to overcome them. Whether you're dealing with dropped stitches, misformed stitches, or poor fit, this collection will help you troubleshoot with confidence and keep your knitting on track.

When something goes wrong, don’t give up—get curious. These posts can guide you to the cause and offer practical solutions to get you knitting again.

Home knitting machine mistakes to avoid
Machine Knitting Tips
dynamic patterns gauge patterns shaping swatch

4 Common Machine Knitting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Are these common mistakes holding you back? Discover four pitfalls machine knitters face – like skipping swatching or juggling too many patterns – and learn practical tips to overcome them. Boost your productivity, master your machine, and knit with confidence!

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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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Instructional drawing detailing where to measure a sleeve for machine knitting
Knitwear Design
garment style measuring sleeve

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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A comically small knitting sample showing just three stitches cast on with about one inch of knitting, demonstrating what not to do when swatching
Machine Knitting Tips
gauge measuring stitches per inch swatch

This is NOT a swatch

The secret to success with your knitting is accurately establishing YOUR gauge by swatching.
Avoid common mistakes when swatching.

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A close-up photo showing loose, uneven loops along the edge of a knitted fabric, demonstrating a common knitting machine error
Machine Knitting Tips
Maintenance tip troubleshooting

Loops at the edges

Sometimes it's the simplest thing that causes problems when you are knitting.

Check out my "rookie" mistake that caused me a headache.

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A bowl containing ripped-out yarn from a knitting project, curled in characteristic ripples from being previously knitted
Machine Knitting Tips
frogging mistakes ripping yarn

Keep on Track When Ripping

Mistakes happen! It's easy to lose track of the number of rows you've ripped. Here's a quick tip to keep things straight.

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