Fairisle on the LK-150

Fairisle on the LK-150 Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Even though the LK-150 is a manual machine, you can still create fairisle (stranded) knitting. Watch as we break down the steps to further your understanding of
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Fairisle on a Brother KH260

Fairisle on a Brother KH260 Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Demonstrated on the Brother 260 punchcard machine, these steps apply to other Brother models as well. The key is to apply all the steps.

Stitch Multiples

Stitch Multiples Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Knitting stitch multiples Multiple of 5 plus 1, Multiple of 3 plus 2. These indicators on stitch patterns can make or break the finishing on your
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Anatomy of Pattern Stitches

Anatomy of Pattern Stitches Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Machine knitters have a wide range of pattern stitches available to add texture, dimension and color to their knitting. The basics are stockinette, tuck, slip,
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10 Ways to Manage Floats

10 Ways to Manage Floats Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Long strands across the back of our knitting can be problematic. Here are 10 ways to manage floats when working in color.

Fairisle: What Knitting Machines Do Best

Fairisle: What Knitting Machines Do Best Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Sometimes machine knitters over complicate things ... get back to basics and practice the built-in capabilities of your machine. Painless, stranded knitting, 2
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End Needle Selection on Brother Machines

End Needle Selection on Brother Machines Tutorial for Machine Knitting

When knitting in Fairisle, have you ever found long floats across the work from edge to edge? The culprit is the end needle selection. Learn what this is and
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