Replace a Needle LK-150

Remove and replace needles on the LK150. Tips for correct insertion, easily done
Plaiting Feeder on the LK-150

The plating feeder controls 2 working strands of yarn and positions them so one strand lays on the purl side of the knitting and the other strand lays on the
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Fairisle on the LK-150

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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LK-150 and DAK


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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Fisherman Rib on the LK-150

Hand manipulated knit and purl stitches PLUS tuck EQUALS Fisherman rib. This classic stitch pattern is thick, warm, textured, reversible and stretchy. It's
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Extend the LK-150


Use the carriage rests when knitting wide pieces.
Favorite Bind Off

Stitch thru stitch bind off that is worked so YOU control the size of the bind off stitches and the tension of the bind off edge. Make it as firm or loose as
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Stretchy Bind Off without Gate Pegs

Here's a stretchy bind off for machines that do not have gate pegs (gate posts, sinker posts). Similar to the 'around the gate peg' bind off, it gives the same
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Weaving Cast on WITHOUT Brushes

Often patterns will instruct you to work a weaving cast on. This a quick and easy way to get started knitting.
If you don't have weaving brushes on
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Intarsia with a Manual Machine

Knitting intarsia on a manual machine is completely do-able! You don't need an intarsia carriage. It's a matter of taking charge of your carriage and needle
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Using the Needle Beetle

The Needle Beetle is a clever device to select and position needles for the 6.5mm and 9mm manual machines (LK-140, LK-150,GK-370, LK100/Zippy 90)
This
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Using Skinny yarn on any machine

Expand your horizons by using skinny yarn on any machine. Although demonstrated on an LK-150, the ideas in this experiment apply to all machines.
The
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Extend the LK-150
Fairisle on the LK-150
Favorite Bind Off
Fisherman Rib on the LK-150
Intarsia with a Manual Machine
LK-150 and DAK
Plaiting Feeder on the LK-150
Replace a Needle LK-150
Stretchy Bind Off without Gate Pegs
Using Skinny yarn on any machine
Using the Needle Beetle
Weaving Cast on WITHOUT Brushes