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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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 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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