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Bust Dart Tool
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![Bust Dart Tool Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_642.jpg)
Why struggle with complicated math? Let the Knit it Now Bust Dart Tool calculate the short-row shaping for darts.
Adding bust darts will improve the
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Circle Calculator Tool
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![Circle Calculator Tool Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_657.jpg)
Calculate knitted circles for your machine. Use ANY yarn, ANY machine, ANY gauge, ANY size!
6 or 8 wedges
hats
blankets
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Tool: Magic Formula (Inches)
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![Tool: Magic Formula (Inches) Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_757.jpg)
Easily shape your knitting with the Magic Formula and no math!
Often used to shorten or lengthen sleeves or add waist shaping, this tool is invaluable when
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Tool: Magic Formula (stitches)
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![Tool: Magic Formula (stitches) Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_758.jpg)
Easily shape your knitting with the Magic Formula and no math!
Often used to shorten or lengthen sleeves or add waist shaping, this tool is invaluable and
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Yards per Pound Tool
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![Yards per Pound Tool Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_803.jpg)
More and more machine knitters are using hand knitting yarn that is put up in balls, skeins and hanks.
By using the information on the ball band, this tool
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Build and Use a Knit it Now Pattern
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![Build and Use a Knit it Now Pattern Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_969.jpg)
Knit it Now Interactive Patterns allow you to create custom patterns based on your gauge AND make adjustments to the measurements without any math.They
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For Success: Plan Ahead
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![For Success: Plan Ahead Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_850.jpg)
One thing that will guarantee success with your knitting. READ!
Where's my Pattern?
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![Where's my Pattern? Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_792.jpg)
Waiting for the delivery of a pattern in your email? With our Dynamic Patterns, you build a custom pattern based on YOUR gauge. The patterns live in your
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Keep on Track when Ripping
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![Keep on Track when Ripping Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_794.jpg)
It's inevitable, making mistakes and ripping. Ever have trouble keeping track of how many rows you knit? Try this tip.
Ravel Cord Tips
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![Ravel Cord Tips Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_785.jpg)
Cut your ravel cord? Heaven forbid! Let's talk about alternative ravel cord materials and uses for a machine knitters best friend ... ravel cord.
LK-150 and DAK
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![LK-150 and DAK Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_920.jpg)
Do you have DesignaKnit (or considering it)? You CAN put it to use with your LK-150 machine (or Brother KX350 or any non-patterning/non-electronic
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Unbox an LK-150
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![Unbox an LK-150 Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_460.jpg)
Whoo Hoo! You have a new-to-you LK-150 knitting machine! This popular machine offers so many possibilities for both new and experienced machine knitters.
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Extend the LK-150
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![Extend the LK-150 Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2067.jpg)
Use the carriage rests when knitting wide pieces.
Extend an LK150
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![Extend an LK150 Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2139.jpg)
How to break apart an LK150 to create a W-I-D-E (200 - 250 needle) machine. Combine 2 machines by removing 1 or 2 sections and adding them to a 2nd machine.
Brother 970 Row Counter
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![Brother 970 Row Counter Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_437.jpg)
If you don't have a mechanical row counter for your Brother 970, you can use the CB-1 box as your row counter, even if you aren't doing any patterning
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Knit it Now Member Forum
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![Knit it Now Member Forum Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2080.jpg)
Control the number of email you receive from our Member forum
What is Knit it Now?
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![What is Knit it Now? Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_978.jpg)
Interactive Patterns
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![Interactive Patterns Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_963.jpg)
Follow your pattern on your tablet for easier knitting.
"Knit" at Knit it Now
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The heart and soul of the website is the "KNIT" section. It not only contains all of our Dynamic patterns, it holds a wealth of resources for your knitting.
Building Knit it Now Custom Patterns
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![Building Knit it Now Custom Patterns Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_987.jpg)
Knit it Now patterns are different than patterns you've used before. Instead of forcing you to use a specific machine, yarn and stitch pattern, you can build
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Knit it Now Tools
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![Knit it Now Tools Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_830.jpg)
You may not want to draft your own knitting patterns, but sometimes you need to modify a pattern for fit.
Knit it Now tools takes the tedious math out of
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Change your Email and Password
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![Change your Email and Password Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_908.jpg)
You can change your own Knit it Now Password:
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Machine Knitting Courses
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![Machine Knitting Courses Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_777.jpg)
Learn to machine knit the most efficient on-line way possible. Interactive learning courses include videos, practice exercises, question and answer tutorials
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Vintage Yarn Index
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![Vintage Yarn Index Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_681.jpg)
Do you have a pattern using an old yarn? Find a replacement suggestion.
Learn more about yarn in your stash.
The Vintage Yarn index is a searchable
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Knit it Now Learning Library
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![Knit it Now Learning Library Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_982.jpg)
Explore the Knit it Now Learning Library. Navigate the over 500 tutorials and find what you need when you need it.
What is a Machine Knit-Able
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![What is a Machine Knit-Able Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2110.jpg)
Inspiration from the hand Knitting World.
Using the Pet Vest Pattern
![FREE Tutorial](/images/learn/free.png)
![Using the Pet Vest Pattern Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_752.jpg)
This custom pattern allows you to create a vest for your pet. Enter the dimensions and your gauge and you'll have a custom pattern. Use any yarn, stitch
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Using the Pattern | Susanna's Blanket
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![Using the Pattern | Susanna's Blanket Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_966.jpg)
Walk through with us as we prepare to knit Susanna's blanket. Estimate yarn and use the interactive knitting pattern format.
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Color Block Poncho Construction
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![Color Block Poncho Construction Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_787.jpg)
Knit 5 striped pieces, join them as you knit, 2 seams and you'll have this unusual graphic design poncho.
Bonnie's One Piece Cocoon Pattern
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![Bonnie's One Piece Cocoon Pattern Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_711.jpg)
Here's an interesting, comfortable and fashionable shape that is perfect for knitting on the machine. With a bit of shaping, pleats and strategic folds,
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What MK patterns do you use?
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![What MK patterns do you use? Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_970.jpg)
What machine knitting patterns do you use? Even though we don't have many publications dedicated to machine knitting these days, we do have options.
Hand
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Introduction to Machine Knitting
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![Introduction to Machine Knitting Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_521.jpg)
Home knitting machines allow the knitter to produce beautiful knitted items - FAST! Instead of forming one stitch at a time, imagine knitting 200 stitches with
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Knit a Gauge Swatch in Less than 10 Minutes
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![Knit a Gauge Swatch in Less than 10 Minutes Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_522.jpg)
Imagine knitting a gauge swatch in a few minutes!
You can easily try out a new stitch pattern or quickly match a pattern gauge.Watch as we knit
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Learn to Machine Knit
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![Learn to Machine Knit Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_523.jpg)
How do you learn to Machine Knit? This tutorial covers the many resources available.
Many beginning machine knitters get overwhelmed with all the
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Yarns for Machine Knitting
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![Yarns for Machine Knitting Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_524.jpg)
You don't need special coned yarn to knit with a knitting machine. Many knitters use yarn on cones so they don't have to work in as many yarn ends as you do
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Why the LK150 is so popular
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![Why the LK150 is so popular Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2142.jpg)
The LK150 is easy to learn and use and is currently a very popular knitting machine. Join me to discover why.
Quick Knot Fix
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![Quick Knot Fix Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2116.jpg)
Knot in your yarn? Don't knit it in! Position it at the edge and neatly secure the tails.
Yarn Counts - What do Those Numbers Mean?
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![Yarn Counts - What do Those Numbers Mean? Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_408.jpg)
When working with coned yarn, many knitters are confused by the numbering system.
Yarn on cones is often referred to by the yarn count (3/8, 10/2 etc).
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Needle Pitch - Why does it matter?
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![Needle Pitch - Why does it matter? Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_459.jpg)
Machine Needle Pitch refers to the distance between the needles on the needle bed. Explore the different needle pitches and why they are critical to successful
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Manual Wrap for Short Row Shaping
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![Manual Wrap for Short Row Shaping Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_844.jpg)
Manual Wrap for Short Row Shaping (no sound)
E-Wrap Cast On
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![E-Wrap Cast On Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_206.jpg)
A quick and easy basic cast on. A need-to-know for every machine knitter.
Super Fast Closed Cast On
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![Super Fast Closed Cast On Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_556.jpg)
Used on any machine, this is the easiest of all closed cast on methods. Plus it provides instant gathers!
Cast on for Points
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![Cast on for Points Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_948.jpg)
When instructed to cast on 2-4 stitches, using a cast on rag really comes in handy. Discover this trick for an easier cast on over a few needles.
Ribber Cast On Comb for Single Bed Knitting
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![Ribber Cast On Comb for Single Bed Knitting Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_609.jpg)
For many stitch patterns, like lace and tuck, having even weight on your work is important. If you combine single bed and double bed stitches in a single
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Ugly Cast On?
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![Ugly Cast On? Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_783.jpg)
A new knitter wrote that she was doing something wrong when casting on. Turns out that the technique she used was just plain "ugly" for the edge of her
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Rip and Rehang
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![Rip and Rehang Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_810.jpg)
Need to rip down a few rows? Explore 4 tools to help repair a mistake, pick up stitches and save your knitting.
Pick up a Dropped Stitch
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![Pick up a Dropped Stitch Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_744.jpg)
If a stitch drops, don't panic! Use a single transfer tool to neatly pickup the stitch and re-hang it on the machine.
Lifelines: Best Advice EVER!
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![Lifelines: Best Advice EVER! Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_991.jpg)
Prepare for those inevitable mistakes. The best MK advice I've been given.Learn more about lifelines and fixing mistakes in the Classroom:
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Replace a Needle Position Tape (Number Strip)
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![Replace a Needle Position Tape (Number Strip) Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2109.jpg)
.my_left {
border-left: 6px solid #ccc!important;
}
Also known as a needle
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Ladders: 5 Uses
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![Ladders: 5 Uses Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2042.jpg)
Ladders: Put needles out of work to use for your knitting.
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Yarn for Knitting Machines
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![Yarn for Knitting Machines Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2049.jpg)
You don't need "special" yarn for machine knitting. Here are the facts.
Finishing the Ruffled Heart Pillow
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![Finishing the Ruffled Heart Pillow Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_674.jpg)
With the front and back of your pillow knitted, join them together with crochet. Included are tips for finishing and examples of how we made our sample.
Kitchener Stitch on the Machine - Purl Side
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![Kitchener Stitch on the Machine - Purl Side Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_258.jpg)
Neatly joining pieces by grafting (or Kitchener stitch) is essential for all knitters. Doing it on the machine utilizes the needles to help make the perfect
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I-Cord Trims
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![I-Cord Trims Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_266.jpg)
Attaching I-cord to the edge of a knitted piece adds a nice finishing touch.
There are unlimited variations to this technique here are 3 for you to try.
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Taming the Curl
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![Taming the Curl Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_339.jpg)
When knitting in stockinette, both hand and machine, a knitter needs to deal with the rolling edges. It’s the nature of the knitted stitches to curl.
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I-Cord Perfection
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![I-Cord Perfection Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2041.jpg)
Here's one little trick to make your I-cord edges look beautiful every time.
The Secret to Getting Good Fit
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![The Secret to Getting Good Fit Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2120.jpg)
Don't EXPECT any knitting pattern to fit you without alterations. Learn to make changes to customize patterns for your success.
The video refers to our
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Shawl Collars
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![Shawl Collars Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_1023.jpg)
The classic style of a shawl collar for cardigans is not hard to incorporate in your designs. Explore some examples and tips.
Copy a Ready To Wear Sweater
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![Copy a Ready To Wear Sweater Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_766.jpg)
Follow along as we examine a ready-to-wear sweater design. Based on 3 criteria, we'll examine the possibility of knitting it on the knitting machine.
Not Enough Needles? - Tips for Plus Knitters
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![Not Enough Needles? - Tips for Plus Knitters Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_602.jpg)
Not enough needles to knit the size you need? Every knitter needs to understand the possibilities of their machine and different yarns.
Learn to calculate
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Waterfall Vest Adjust Length
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![Waterfall Vest Adjust Length Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_645.jpg)
The Simply Rectangles Waterfall Vest construction is unusual. Modifying the length of this garment can be tricky. Follow the logic and use the included
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Garment Designer-Get Knitting in less than 5 Minutes!
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![Garment Designer-Get Knitting in less than 5 Minutes! Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_396.jpg)
Need a fast knitting pattern? Get started quickly with Garment Designer in a few simple steps.
This software can be purchased from Cochenille Design
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Tuck Lace: KIN56
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![Tuck Lace: KIN56 Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2152.jpg)
Take a deep dive into knitting this beautiful, open tuck lace stitch pattern. It covers manual and automatic patterning machines, plus Brother and
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Faux Ribbing
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![Faux Ribbing Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2092.jpg)
Mimicking 2x1 ribbing, using tuck, Faux ribbing can be worked on any machine. It is not stretchy and the "ribbing" is on the Knit side only.The purl
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Make Hand Manipulation Easier
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![Make Hand Manipulation Easier Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2159.jpg)
Make it easier to select needles for hand manipulation with Knit it Now Cheat Sheets.
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Cheat Sheets for Hand Manipulation
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![Cheat Sheets for Hand Manipulation Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_910.jpg)
With non-patterning machines and any time you want to work a hand manipulated stitch pattern, there's usually a lot of counting of needles involved. Here are
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Conversion of a black and white diagram to a stitch pattern
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![Conversion of a black and white diagram to a stitch pattern Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_481.jpg)
This is the beginnings of learning how to convert graphics by starting with black and white line drawings and converting them into a stitch pattern. We will
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Conversion of a Multicolored Picture
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![Conversion of a Multicolored Picture Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_483.jpg)
This video will cover conversion techniques for block colored patterns, much like filling in a coloring page with blocks of color. Again the importance of
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Conversion of a full color photo into a sweater front stitch design
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![Conversion of a full color photo into a sweater front stitch design Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_484.jpg)
It is fun to create a full color design on a child's sweater front. He we take two cute puppies in a basket and convert them to a design. We how to determine
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Get up and running fast in Original Pattern Drafting Part 1
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![Get up and running fast in Original Pattern Drafting Part 1 Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_466.jpg)
DesignaKnit Original Pattern Drafting is so incredibly full featured that is can be overwhelming to the new user. Here we take the use of various different
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Converting a garment for sideways knitting
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![Converting a garment for sideways knitting Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_467.jpg)
This is one of the simplest and most basic start of manipulation of individual garment pieces within the garment shape to start learning how to use the Original
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Create a new garment shape from a schematic drawing
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![Create a new garment shape from a schematic drawing Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_468.jpg)
Everyone should have a garment shaping file for a six month old infant to be prepared for celebrations of new life between family and friends. This exercise
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DAK Thumbnail Browser
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![DAK Thumbnail Browser Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_469.jpg)
Thumbnails are now also used for shape files and palette files in addition to stitch patterns and standard graphic files. Shape files can be searched by the
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Using the Grading feature to create a series of garment shapes
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![Using the Grading feature to create a series of garment shapes Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_470.jpg)
This option allows you to easily create intermediate garment shaping files in a series of sizes. In this example, we will use a pants pattern in Small and
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Using Exact Stitch Layout for complete control of your pattern edges
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![Using Exact Stitch Layout for complete control of your pattern edges Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_471.jpg)
On any garment piece, by zooming in along the edge of the garment piece and selecting exact stitch layout using View / Stitch Handles will then show light
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Layout your stitch patterns fast directly in Original Pattern Drafting
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![Layout your stitch patterns fast directly in Original Pattern Drafting Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_472.jpg)
Now, you have the ability to lay out your stitch patterns directly on your garment pieces in Original Pattern Drafting. Lay out different patterns on each
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DAK - Get Knitting in less than 5 Minutes
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![DAK - Get Knitting in less than 5 Minutes Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_397.jpg)
When you want to get knitting, you want to spend your time at the machine, not the computer!
If you’ve knitted your swatch and know your gauge, use
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Create Your First Garment
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![Create Your First Garment Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_461.jpg)
This video is appropriate for the new user to DesignaKnit to rapidly create a sweater ready to knit. It also is a great refresher course for those who haven't
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Create your Second Garment
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![Create your Second Garment Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_462.jpg)
Now that you have created your first garment, it is easy to create a second garment using a few simple changes. We will cover changing tensions, reading
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Create a Short Sleeve Summer Top
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![Create a Short Sleeve Summer Top Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_463.jpg)
We can use the Measurements Table to 'trick' DesignaKnit 8 into creating a short sleeve top. Here in this tutorial, we will make a short sleeved ladies cardigan
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Create a Winter Coat
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![Create a Winter Coat Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_464.jpg)
We already played tricks on DesignaKnit, fooling it into making a cute short sleeved top with crocheted edges. Here in this tutorial, will make a winter
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Using the Custom Measurement Database
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![Using the Custom Measurement Database Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_465.jpg)
When you choose Custom sizing instead of the built in DesignaKnit 8 Standard Size Measurement database, a new Custom Sizing database opens up for you to select
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Stitch Designer - Just the basics - get up and running fast
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![Stitch Designer - Just the basics - get up and running fast Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_473.jpg)
Here we will create a small diamond Fairisle pattern for a handknit seater for a six month old baby. We will be using the pencil and drawing on multiple repeats
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Learning about how to use the icons - Part 1
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![Learning about how to use the icons - Part 1 Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_474.jpg)
DesignaKnit 8 has a multitude of icon tools to help you create that perfect design. We will be walking you through how each icon works, the options that they
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Learning about how to use the icons - Part 2
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![Learning about how to use the icons - Part 2 Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_475.jpg)
DesignaKnit 8 has a multitude of icon tools to help you create that perfect design. We will be walking you through how each icon works, the options that they
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Stitch Designer Palettes - Yarn Color Palette
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![Stitch Designer Palettes - Yarn Color Palette Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_476.jpg)
Here we will look at the different palettes available to us for designing in colors, stitches and crossed cables. All of these techniques are suitable for both
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Stitch Designer Palettes - Cables Organizer
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![Stitch Designer Palettes - Cables Organizer Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_477.jpg)
Here we will look at the different palettes available to us for designing in colors, stitches and crossed cables. All of these techniques are suitable for both
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Designing a four color jacquard blanket
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![Designing a four color jacquard blanket Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_478.jpg)
This tutorial discusses the layout for a baby blanket, the use of a graphic pattern from the DesignaKnit Graphics Studio conversion, the use of Palette Replace
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Designing a cable knit sweater
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![Designing a cable knit sweater Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_479.jpg)
This tutorial covers how to correctly place cables down on to your stitch design as a design element. They can be simple 1 x 1 cable crosses or very complicated
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DAK Opening Stitch Pattern Files
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![DAK Opening Stitch Pattern Files Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_754.jpg)
A basic review of how to use DAK stitch pattern files provided by Knit it Now in patterns and the Stitch Library.
DAK: Missing Symbols
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![DAK: Missing Symbols Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_2101.jpg)
If your stitch symbols aren't being displayed, here's a quick fix.
Updating your DesignaKnit 8 to the newest release automatically
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![Updating your DesignaKnit 8 to the newest release automatically Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_485.jpg)
Now in this version of DesignaKnit, using the program we can update the program to its newest release easily.
We will go through the actual steps involved
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Compare Shaping Methods Part 1
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![Compare Shaping Methods Part 1 Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_439.jpg)
There are many methods for creating shaped knitted pieces.
To reduce the number of stitches in work (an armhole, for example) knitters use binding off,
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Short Row Refresher
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![Short Row Refresher Tutorial for Machine Knitting](/contentlibrary/previewimages/thumb_811.jpg)
Short Row Shaping (Partial Knitting) is used in so many ways in machine knitting. If you aren't familiar with this technique, here's a quick
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Spikey Scarf from Knit-1
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Here's a fun, textured scarf that is sure to impress! Watch as we detail the partial knitting (short rows) that form the pyramids.Not only is this a fun
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Replacing a Sponge Bar
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The Needle Retaining Bar (also known as a Sponge Bar or Sponge Presser Bar) on a knitting machine holds the needles in place. Most metal bed machines have a
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"Knit" at Knit it Now
Bonnie's One Piece Cocoon Pattern
Brother 970 Row Counter
Build and Use a Knit it Now Pattern
Building Knit it Now Custom Patterns
Bust Dart Tool
Cast on for Points
Change your Email and Password
Cheat Sheets for Hand Manipulation
Circle Calculator Tool
Color Block Poncho Construction
Compare Shaping Methods Part 1
Conversion of a Multicolored Picture
Conversion of a black and white diagram to a stitch pattern
Conversion of a full color photo into a sweater front stitch design
Converting a garment for sideways knitting
Copy a Ready To Wear Sweater
Create Your First Garment
Create a Short Sleeve Summer Top
Create a Winter Coat
Create a new garment shape from a schematic drawing
Create your Second Garment
DAK - Get Knitting in less than 5 Minutes
DAK Opening Stitch Pattern Files
DAK Thumbnail Browser
DAK: Missing Symbols
Designing a cable knit sweater
Designing a four color jacquard blanket
E-Wrap Cast On
Extend an LK150
Extend the LK-150
Faux Ribbing
Finishing the Ruffled Heart Pillow
For Success: Plan Ahead
Garment Designer-Get Knitting in less than 5 Minutes!
Get up and running fast in Original Pattern Drafting Part 1
I-Cord Perfection
I-Cord Trims
Interactive Patterns
Introduction to Machine Knitting
Keep on Track when Ripping
Kitchener Stitch on the Machine - Purl Side
Knit a Gauge Swatch in Less than 10 Minutes
Knit it Now Learning Library
Knit it Now Member Forum
Knit it Now Tools
LK-150 and DAK
Ladders: 5 Uses
Layout your stitch patterns fast directly in Original Pattern Drafting
Learn to Machine Knit
Learning about how to use the icons - Part 1
Learning about how to use the icons - Part 2
Lifelines: Best Advice EVER!
Machine Knitting Courses
Make Hand Manipulation Easier
Manual Wrap for Short Row Shaping
Needle Pitch - Why does it matter?
Not Enough Needles? - Tips for Plus Knitters
Pick up a Dropped Stitch
Quick Knot Fix
Ravel Cord Tips
Replace a Needle Position Tape (Number Strip)
Replacing a Sponge Bar
Ribber Cast On Comb for Single Bed Knitting
Rip and Rehang
Shawl Collars
Short Row Refresher
Spikey Scarf from Knit-1
Stitch Designer - Just the basics - get up and running fast
Stitch Designer Palettes - Cables Organizer
Stitch Designer Palettes - Yarn Color Palette
Super Fast Closed Cast On
Taming the Curl
The Secret to Getting Good Fit
Tool: Magic Formula (Inches)
Tool: Magic Formula (stitches)
Tuck Lace: KIN56
Ugly Cast On?
Unbox an LK-150
Updating your DesignaKnit 8 to the newest release automatically
Using Exact Stitch Layout for complete control of your pattern edges
Using the Custom Measurement Database
Using the Grading feature to create a series of garment shapes
Using the Pattern | Susanna's Blanket
Using the Pet Vest Pattern
Vintage Yarn Index
Waterfall Vest Adjust Length
What MK patterns do you use?
What is Knit it Now?
What is a Machine Knit-Able
Where's my Pattern?
Why the LK150 is so popular
Yards per Pound Tool
Yarn Counts - What do Those Numbers Mean?
Yarn for Knitting Machines
Yarns for Machine Knitting