Through the Eyes of a Machine Knitter
Let the yarn do all the work. No floats or programming!
One generous, (150 gram), reasonably priced, ball will knit hat, cowl and fingerless mitts.
Or knit 2 hats!
Machines with Ribbers - No seam!
One generous, (150 gram), reasonably priced, ball will knit hat, cowl and fingerless mitts.
Or knit 2 hats!
Challenges:
Manual machinesChallenge #1
- Use the Knit it Now Mile-a-Minute Hat pattern
(knit 2 hats with one ball of yarn and only cast on once) - Scrap on and knit the hat length of your choice
- Seam the hat
- Pick up the cast on edge and knit ribbing in the round
Challenge #2
- Cast on loosely and reform ribbing by hand
- Knit the desired length of the hat.
- Gather the top of the hat or add shaping
Challenge #3
Instead of gathering the top, use one of the Knit it Now shaped top patterns Watch Cap, Shaped Crown BeanieMachines with Ribbers - No seam!
Challenge #4
- Challenge yourself to knit a hat in the round
- Scrap on and transfer stitches to the ribber for tubular knitting
- Knit the body of the hat in the round
- Gather the top of the hat
- Pick up the cast on edge with a circular hand knitting needle and knit ribbing in the round


About the No-Float Fairisle Hat Pattern from Lion Brand Yarns
Hey there! We’re so excited to share the No-Float Fairisle Hat with you—it’s a gorgeous design that caught our eye. Here’s the scoop:
- This isn’t a Knit It Now original pattern. It’s actually a hand-knit pattern that we’re showcasing to inspire you.
- Why share it? Because we believe machine knitters like you can totally make this design your own!
- What you’ll need to do:
- Start with the original hand-knit pattern (we’ve provided a link for you).
- Use Knit It Now’s amazing tools, like our Perfect Fit Dynamic Patterns, to adapt and customize it for your machine.
- Don’t forget to adjust for YOUR gauge, YOUR yarn choice, and YOUR personal flair!
We’re here for you! Check the Suggested Content or drop us a line anytime. Happy knitting!