Corrugated Rib on the Machine

Corrugated Rib on the Machine Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Hand knitters work a 2 color ribbing that they call corrugated rib. The knit stitches are worked in color A and the purl stitches are worked in color
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Lacy Ribber Hem

Lacy Ribber Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

8 rows - easy main bed transfers and Voila! A beautiful, feminine hem

Double Bed Pintucks

Double Bed Pintucks Tutorial for Machine Knitting

A nice edge on cuffs or the bottom of a jacket. Knitting full needle rib pintucks is a snap! One carriage setting and you can add texture and interest to your
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Chained Hem

Chained Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

A chained hem is decorative and a modern alternative to a hung hem or ribbing. Not only pretty, it "tames the curl".

Knitting Curved Hems

Knitting Curved Hems Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Add a soft, flattering touch to the hems of your sweaters. Curve the sides with short row shaping.Work the hem finish of your choice, then shape the sides
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Bands for Hemmed Cardigans

Bands for Hemmed Cardigans Tutorial for Machine Knitting

5 tips for adding buttonhole and button bands to cardigans with hems. Learn techniques for professional finishing.

Rolled Hem Study

Rolled Hem Study Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Rolled hems are a quick and easy way to put a casual hem on a sweater. The rule of thumb is to gradually change the tension so the roll is more pronounced. Is
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Curved Hems - Overview

Curved Hems - Overview Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Curved hems can be both functional and decorative. From planning to knitting, let's explore the how and why of knitting curved hems.

Fence Post Hem (Double Bed)

Fence Post Hem (Double Bed) Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Firm, decorative hem using the ribber. Includes printable worksheet.

Flat Picot Hem

Flat Picot Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

A basic picot hem that lays flat because of using every other needle on the private side. Picots without transferring stitches! A staple hem for every knitter.
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Hung Hem Basics

Hung Hem Basics Tutorial for Machine Knitting

The classic hung hem is the basis for many decorative hems that you will use. Use this technique for bands as well. This tutorial includes 3 methods of
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Best Ever Picot Hem

Best Ever Picot Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Here is a great picot hem that is less bulky and more feminine than any other! There is a little more transferring to do, but the results are well worth it!

Basic Turning Rows

Basic Turning Rows Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Many times patterns will instruct you to “knit a turning row” when hanging a hem. The purpose is to create a crease or decorative edge along the fold
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Reverse Hung Hem

Reverse Hung Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Have you ever wanted to end a knitted piece with a hem? Scarves and blankets can use this technique.Multiple options are presented for creating and
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Faux Garter Stitch Hems

Faux Garter Stitch Hems Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Here's a different hem treatment that is great when knitting highly textured stitch patterns like g-carriage or tuck patterns. Included are
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Perfect Designer Hems

Perfect Designer Hems Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Long time knitter, instructor and knitwear designer, Bonnie Triola shares her secrets for perfect designer hems. Her hems do not flare or roll and will add the
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Mock Corrugated Ribbing

Mock Corrugated Ribbing Tutorial for Machine Knitting

In a previous video we explored creating
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No Fuss, Upside-Down, Hung Hem

No Fuss, Upside-Down, Hung Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Inspired by a ready-to-wear sweater, this hem adds an interesting small roll a the hem join.

Hung Hem with Cast on Comb

Hung Hem with Cast on Comb Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Try this! Here's a quick way to hang a hem without re-hanging each stitch from waste yarn.

Picot and Eyelet Hem

Picot and Eyelet Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Simple, lacy, hung hem with eyelets. Useful when knitting an openwork pattern. Decorative on plain knitting.

Scalloped Eyelet Hem

Scalloped Eyelet Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Delicate scalloped hem. 3 variations with eyelets for a beautiful beginning.
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Mock Ribbing

Mock Ribbing Tutorial for Machine Knitting

One of the first hem techniques that many machine knitters learn is mock ribbing. It is basically a hem that imitates ribbing. Mock Rib is quick and
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Basic Ribbing without a Ribber

Basic Ribbing without a Ribber Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Without a ribber, knitting knit and purl stitches on a flat bed machine takes a bit of work. By re-forming individual stitches you can include purl stitches in
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Decorative Cabled Ribbing on the Machine

Decorative Cabled Ribbing on the Machine Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Here's a decorative cabled rib that is fun to knit on the machine. Combine re-formed stitches with cables for an interesting stitch pattern that will add an
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Mock Ribbing Variations

Mock Ribbing Variations Tutorial for Machine Knitting

No ribber? Don't hand knit, but want ribbing? Many machine knitters turn to mock ribbing for the hems and cuffs of their sweaters. Here are
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Pleated Pocket - Part 1

Pleated Pocket - Part 1 Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Here is a tailored pocket that is knitted first, then knitted into the garment. Even if you don't think you will knit this type of pocket, the
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Gathered Pockets

Gathered Pockets Tutorial for Machine Knitting

This decorative pocket is especially loved by little girls. Transferring the stitches can be a bit tedious, but the results are well worth the effortUse the
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Marker Rows

Marker Rows Tutorial for Machine Knitting

There are times when you will be picking up stitches in the knitting below the current row. It's helpful to create a marking row for accuracy. You'd use a
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Upside Down Stitches

Upside Down Stitches Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Something odd happens when you pick up stitches from a cast on edge ... a stitch gets "lost". Explore the reason and solutions

Picot Bind Off

Picot Bind Off Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Inspired by a hand knitting technique, this picot bindoff decorative edge may not be the fastest finish for your knitting, but it isn't difficult and can add a
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Scalloped Edge

Scalloped Edge Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Pretty, scalloped, firm edge that resists the dreaded stockinette curl. This tutorial covers scalloped hems and bands, walking you through the entire process
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Simple Ruffle with Tensions

Simple Ruffle with Tensions Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Here's an easy ruffle that doesn't require a lot of stitch transfers, short rows or a lot of fuss. You'll be using tension changes to make the ruffle. So
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Holey Insertion

Holey Insertion Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Eyelet technique that can be used as an insert, edge, hem or band

Crisp Rolled Edge

Crisp Rolled Edge Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Knitters spend a lot of time dealing with the edges of their knitting - especially the natural roll of knitting. Here's an easy technique that embraces
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Sawtooth Edges on the Machine

Sawtooth Edges on the Machine Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Knitters love the look of these sawtooth edges. We show 3 variations to knit, plus ways to easily attach them to your sweater, hat, scarf, blanket
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Curved Hems - The NO MATH Way

Curved Hems - The NO MATH Way Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Curved hems, deep and shallow are always popular. Shirt Tail hems at the side seams of sweaters, or curved hems at the front edge of cardigans can be added to
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Playing with Pintucks

Playing with Pintucks Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Pintucks are a simple way to add dimension to your knitting. Multi-color pintucks, graduated pintucks, garter pintucks, eyelet pintucks. The possibilities are
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Windowpane Lace Hem

Windowpane Lace Hem Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Knit a lace hem and add a 2nd color "facing". Let the facing color peek through for an interesting designer touch

Dak 8 - Curved hemline

Dak 8 - Curved hemline Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Create curved hem corners at the side seams of a sweater. Use Original Pattern drafting to create the curves.