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View So many new knitters (myself included) want to knit a sweater as their first project. What they often overlook is the need for specific knowledge and skills for success.

Let's get you set up for success BEFORE you start that sweater.

We'll cover the essential skills and knowledge you need from choosing the right yarn, establishing YOUR gauge, to each of the techniques needed to knit a sweater.

Avoid the common pitfalls to ensure you end up with a sweater you'd love to wear (or gift).

Whether you are a beginner or more experienced and looking to improve your knitting, I encourage you to build a foundation before you sit down at your machine.

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View Open to all knitters join us LIVE for machine talk

Break out of the rut of adding ribbing to the hems and cuffs of your sweaters.
Plan decorative and Hung Hem to add a designer touch to your knitting.

View Delve into the essential mechanisms that drive stitch patterning, whether manually selecting needles or utilizing automatic features.

Gain insights into how these buttons and levers shape your knitting experience, empowering you to create intricate designs with confidence.

View No matter what your experience or what machine you are using, successfully knitting sweaters requires experience, skill and meticulous planning. Join us as we explore what's needed to knit a sweater for yourself or others.

View The first time every machine knitter attempts stranded knitting they are amazed. No matter if you are using a manual or automatic patterning machine, knitting 2 colors to create a decorative stitch pattern seems magical. Let's review some of the pitfalls and considerations when knitting fairisle your machine. From tension to floats to stitch pattern design, there are a lot of thing to consider for success with this technique.

View Silver Reed LK150

Let's explore this fun, versatile machine.
Whether you're a devoted metal bed, electronic machine fan, or a machine knitter looking to expand your horizons, you may be surprised at what can be accomplished with the humble LK150.
Let's explore together!

View Classic shawl collar sweaters can be a beautiful addition to any wardrobe. Let's explore the challenges of knitting shawl collar sweaters on our knitting machines.

View There are so few knitwear designers for machine knitters, our best source of inspiration is from the hand knitting world.
Let's talk about how we can use hand knitting patterns not only for inspiration, but ways to create the designs on our machines.

View Have you ever thought about building a business with your knitting machine? Lucy helps makers of all kinds realize that dream.
Discover the secrets to building a successful business with your crafting skills and learn how to profit from your passion.



Join us LIVE with Lucy Kelly, Artist and Creator of the Marketing School for Makers.

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View I am am Olgalyn Jolly, founder of O! Jolly!

I am a designer of knitwear and knitted textiles with a past in the performing arts.

Attracted to and inspired by luxurious fibers, I love looping yarns and manipulating them into interesting shapes, getting the visual rhythm going, repeating a motif.

I love the fact that a knitted textile can be created with just a single thread. The design is executed, and the yarn end is passed through the final loop. The knit fabric, a physical documentation of a beautiful and complex idea, is complete.

View Easily create your own hoodie from any knitting pattern.
Explore:

• 4 different hood styles
• Customizable sizing
• Knit it Now Tool
• Optional hood included in patterns

View Tuck Lace is a favorite stitch technique that is often overlooked by machine knitters.
Combining tuck with needles out of work, you too can create beautiful lace-like knitting without any stitch transfers or a lace carriage.
Use any gauge of machine, manual or automatic.
Don't miss out on this in-depth study of tuck lace for your summer knitting. Please join us LIVE!

View Calling all machine knitters! Your skills and machines have the power to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. Join the wonderful world of charity knitting and use your expertise to create warm garments for those facing difficult circumstances. With each stitch, you'll not only be providing much-needed warmth but also spreading love, comfort, and hope. Together, let's knit our way towards a brighter and warmer future for all.

View As machine knitters, we are limited to the number of needles on our needlebeds. We can only knit pieces that are limited in size.
Let's explore options for knitting wider pieces without resorting to hand knitting.
Please join us live for our monthly LIVE knit-club meeting.

View Even though today's topic is titled "Punchcards", the concept also applies to manual and electronic machines

One of the biggest mysteries for machine knitters is stitch patterning. We'll tackle this topic using punchcards.
Unless you only plan to knit plain 'ol stockinette, understanding stitch patterning on the machine is CRITICAL to your mastery of your machine.

• How do they work?
• How can you tell the difference between them?
• How can you punch your own?
• How does this apply to electronic and manual machines?

View Knitting and measuring accurate swatches is the ONE key to success with your knitting machine.

• Why bother?
• Knitting a PROPER swatch
• Accurate Measuring
• Swatching in pattern (Lace, tuck, slip, etc)

View How can Knit it Now Better serve New Knitters?

View Please Join us LIVE!
If you can't make it LIVE, a replay recording will be available a few hours after we finish. The recording will be displayed right here on this page or use the link Knititnow.com/LIVE

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Every machine can knit slip stitch. Let's discover slip stitch on YOUR machine and explore the possibilities.
Yes, you can use slip for textured fabric, but the technique can also be used for:

• Fabulous texture
• I-cord
• Free Pass
• Stripes
• Pintucks
• Construction techniques

View Nothing fits! If you've struggled with getting your knits to fit, let's talk about it!

View What hat style is best for where you are on your machine knitting journey?

Hats are a fun way to find success with your knitting. They take small quantities of yarn and are fast to knit. Want to try a new-to-you technique? A hat is a great place to try it with little commitment.

From plain to fancy, hats make great gifts (less sizing consideration than sweaters) and they are appreciated by everyone.

View Please join us for our monthly LIVE Knit-Club.

When knitting socks, we have lots of options. Let's explore the choices and all of the resources available at Knit it Now, including our updated patterns.

If you are a new knitter, stick with the basics, one color, short row toes and heels. As you gain confidence add other heel and toe methods and play with adding stitch patterns.

More experienced? Try seamless socks in the round with your ribber.

No matter what machine you have, you can knit socks!

View Before sitting down at the machine, have a plan and understand your blueprint.

As if you are building a house, when knitting sweaters there are 2 important considerations, a plan and a blueprint.

Before you start knitting you need to identify what you want to knit (a plan) and have a blueprint (a pattern) to make it happen.

As you are reading the blueprint there may be symbols or terms that aren't quite clear to you. You wouldn't start cutting lumber and pounding nails before you understand exactly what you were building. The same holds true for knitting a sweater.

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View Explore Button Bands. Try something new for the front edges of your cardigans.

From our newest course:

View Summer knitting brings thoughts of lace.
There are many types of "lace" on a knitting machine. Even if you don't use a standard gauge machine with a special lace carriage, you can add the look of lace to your summer knitting projects.

View For success with any craft, it takes focus, planning and practice.

If you've been discouraged with your machine knitting, don't blame the machine or the craft.

Invest in taking time to insure your success with your next knitting project.

Please join us LIVE!
Can't make it live? The replay will be up later in the day.

View Part 1: Sleeve Choices for knitters
Part 2: Update Progress
Part 3: Future Plans

Part 1: Set in, Square, Drop Shoulder, Raglan do you have a favorite? You might find a hand knitting pattern or a ready-to-wear design that you like, but the armhole style just isn't "you". Let's talk about the different options and explore the pros and cons of each.

Part 2: Back in September we asked you to wave your magic wand and tell us what you'd like to see at Knit it Now. One of the most asked for features included improvements to our pattern engine. This will be a year-long project, but we're making a great start with building our Dynamic Patterns. We're asking for your input on what we have so far.

Part 3: Coming up ... Universal sizing. we are standardizing our sizing charts, so patterns in each category, Misses, kids, plus etc will all be consistent. More instruction with patterns. Saving your custom sizes.

Bring your questions, opinions and suggestions ... let's talk about Knit it Now patterns.

Can't make it LIVE? The replay will be available. Your opinion matters, let us know what you think.

View In response to your requests, we've re-worked the plumbing and electrical, added some paint and windows to made Knit it Now a more comfortable place for you.

Let's explore the changes and how they can help you with your knitting, plus talk about what's planned for 2022.

View Adding diagonal color blocks and even knitting pieces with angles can be a fun way to add interest to your knitting.
Let's explore diagonal knitting:

• The Inspiration
• The Plan
• The Problem with Stockinette
• Possiblities

View Take a card ... any card (or stitch pattern) and explore amazing variations. You don't need to re-create the wheel to knit unique stitch patterns. Play with the options and gain confidence with stitch patterning with your machine.

View Maybe you're considering purchasing a ribber for your machine or maybe you have one and haven't used it.

Let's talk about how adding a ribber to your MK setup can expand your horizons.

Did you know you can do much more than plain 'ol 1x1 ribbing?

View LIVE Zoom Q&A with Sue

View What is Fairisle?
How can you use it for designs?
What about tension?
Dealing with Floats

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View Let's explore 3 collars / neckline finishes that you can add to any sweater.

You hereby have permission to change the neckline and add collars to your sweaters. Get creative!

View Do you agree that there is no such thing as a "perfect" pattern?
No matter what patterns you use - vintage, traditional, charting device, software or hand charted, knitters always want to make a few changes here and there.

• Maybe you want to make fit changes, alter the sleeves, shape the waist, shape the shoulders or add darts.
• Adding pockets, hoods and collars can add a designer touch to any pattern
• Often we want to substitute yarns.

Making pattern changes involves math and a bit of understanding of pattern charting.

Let's explore options for modifying existing patterns and adding our own personal touches.

View Take 1 pattern and make it 4 ways. Let's talk about my recent journey to knit the "perfect" summer top ... boo-boo's and all!

A pet peeve:
I hate when someone shares something they made and say "I knit this ... but look where I messed up"
(arghhh!!!!). I hope you don't do that!

BUT .. I'm going to share where I struggled with the hope that you will avoid my mistakes.

Here's what's planned for the LIVE

View Socks are a great summer project. Consider devoting a rainy day to mastering socks on the machine.
If you are a new knitter, stick with the basics, one color, short row toes and heels. As you gain confidence add other heel and toe methods and play with adding stitch patterns.
More experienced? Try seamless socks in the round with your ribber.

No matter what machine you have, you can knit socks!

View Because of the width of our needlebeds, we can only knit pieces that are limited in size. There are many tricks for working around our needlebed limitations.

We'll share tips, tricks and our newest pattern collection that will help you.

View Every machine can knit slip stitch. But it's more than just I-cord. Let's discover slip stitch on YOUR machine and explore the possibilities.

Yes, you can use slip for textured fabric, but the technique can also be used as a construction method to improve your knitting.

View What is your preferred knitting pattern style?

• Traditional Text patterns
• Japanese Notation (10-2-7)
• Charting Device
• Knit it Now patterns
• DesignaKnit/Garment Designer

Let's explore the pros and cons of each style of knitting pattern.

View If choosing colors scares you, the best solution is to observe what others are doing, study what you like and take some chances.
Let's explore how stitch patterns impact colorways and examine how knitters play with color.

View We don't need "special" yarn for machine knitting. There have been knitters who have used fine jewelry wire on their machines!

We are artists and our medium is yarn. Learning about and experiencing your medium is essential to your success.

Let's talk yarn:

• A little history
• Yarn weights - 2/24? 4/8? Worsted? DK?
• Fibers
• Yarn for YOUR machine
• Yarn for specific projects, drape and hand

View When working with color, we have to consider the "floats" that are carried across the back of the knitting.
When knitting 2 colors per row as in fairisle, these floats can get quite long.
Let's discuss some of the ways to work around the floats and incorporate them into our knitting. No matter what machine you have, you have options when working with color.

• Hiding floats
• Embracing floats
• Multi-color Stitch patterns

View Moving beyond plain 'ol 1x1 or 2x2 ribbing, let's explore what you can do with your ribber!

View "Nothing fits"
"The armholes are too deep"
"My sleeves are too long"

Sound familiar? Let's talk about the effects of gravity on our knitting and resolving some common fit complaints.

View Lace without Transfers. Let's explore 2 often over-looked stitch techniques to create beautiful open work knitting. No lace carriage required.

View Have you tried Cut 'n Sew? Once you get over the fear of cutting your knitting, you may discover a new favorite way of finishing necklines.

Join us as Sue Corcoran, long-time machine knitter shares tips and tricks she's learned for professional finishing using Cut 'n Sew

View Punchcards or Electronics, automatic patterning is one of the many reasons we all LOVE our knitting machines.

Think about how quickly we can knit in multiple colors. Adding texture to your knitting with tuck and slip is a snap!

Let's take some time to marvel at the brilliance of these wonderful machines.

Without getting nerdy and technical, expand your understanding of your machine. It will go a long way the next time you sit down to knit in pattern and help you troubleshoot when something goes wrong.

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No Knit Club this week
We're taking a break ... See next time!

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View What knitting patterns do you use?

• Knit it Now patterns
• Draft your own by hand
• Use software
• Charting Device
• Hand Knitting Patterns

Let's talk about all the possibilities and what works for you.

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View Let's talk machine knitting! What are you knitting?

View One of the many challenges to mastering your machine is learning about yarn weights.

What are the best weights for your machine?
What yarn weight do YOU like?
What do the terms, fingering, worsted, 4 ply and 8 ply really mean?

Let's talk about yarn weights, the Fixed Weight System and what it all means for your knitting.

View What are you knitting?
Knit it Now has lots of things going on!

• 2020 Hat Challenge for Charity (win a gift card)
• Triangle Shawl Contest (win a Knit it Now subscription)
• Challenge yourself to learn something new: Courses
• Tip of the week
• The Glossary is growing!

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If you've been knitting for any length of time, you've probably accumulated that "someday" yarn or leftover bits that are too pretty to toss.

• Projects to inspire you to put your stash to use
• Tips and techniques to stretch those small bits

Visit the Stash Busters Classroom

View Join us as we knit hats! Our newest pattern, the Ear Flap Hat Collection is sure to please.

Knit for Charity and be entered to win an Amazon gift Certificate.

Can't make it LIVE? The recording will be available NOTE: We use Zoom for these Q&A sessions. If you haven't used the Zoom platform before, you will be prompted to install the app.

View Turn off the bad news, put down the cookies ... let's talk machine knitting!

Can't make it LIVE? The recording will be available

NOTE: We use Zoom for these Q&A sessions. If you haven't used the Zoom platform before, you will be prompted to install the app.

View Join us as we knit hats! Our newest pattern, the Ear Flap Hat Collection is sure to please.

Let's talk about some recent pattern updates:

• Twisted Cord
• Doubled, short row earflaps
• Hanging Earflaps with a hung hem

Knit for Charity and be entered to win an Amazon gift Certificate.

Can't make it LIVE? The recording will be available NOTE: We use Zoom for these Q&A sessions. If you haven't used the Zoom platform before, you will be prompted to install the app.

View Take a break from the bad news and focus on knitting! Can't make it LIVE? The recording will be available NOTE: We use Zoom for these Q&A sessions. If you haven't used the Zoom platform before, you will be prompted to install the app.

View Join us as we knit hats! Our newest pattern, the Ear Flap Hat Collection is sure to please.

Knit for Charity and be entered to win an Amazon gift Certificate.

Can't make it LIVE? The recording will be available NOTE: We use Zoom for these Q&A sessions. If you haven't used the Zoom platform before, you will be prompted to install the app.

View Do you have DAK and want to learn more?
The software is so powerful that it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the features.

Let's talk about some of the more common uses for DAK and how you can put it to use for your knitting.



Can't make it LIVE? The recording will be available
NOTE: We use Zoom for these Q&A sessions. If you haven't used the Zoom platform before, you will be prompted to install the app.

View Don't just follow knitting patterns and HOPE that the designer had YOUR body in mind when they did the math!

View Are you new to Knit it Now? The website has grown so large over the years, it can be intimidating.
Let's Talk!

• What is Knit it Now?
• What we do
• What can we do for you?

We're here to help! Join us LIVE for a Q&A about Knit it Now
We'll be LIVE:
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Can't make it LIVE? The recording will be available
NOTE: We use Zoom for these Q&A sessions. If you haven't used the Zoom platform before, you will be prompted to install the app.

View We're here to help! Join us LIVE for a Q&A about the Prickly Pear Pullover
We'll be LIVE:
10AM US Pacific | 11AM Mountain | 12PM Central | 1PM Eastern

NOTE: We use Zoom for these Q&A sessions. If you haven't used the Zoom platform before, you will be prompted to install the app.

View We're here to help! Join us LIVE for a Q&A about the Prickly Pear Pullover
We'll be LIVE:
10AM US Pacific | 11AM Mountain | 12PM Central | 1PM Eastern

View We're here to help! Join us LIVE for a Q&A about the Prickly Pear Pullover
We'll be LIVE:
10AM US Pacific | 11AM Mountain | 12PM Central | 1PM Eastern

View The bad news Not all hand knitting stitch patterns can be worked on the machine

The GOOD news: Many can!

Identify what stitch patterns can be worked on the knitting machine AND learn to translate from hand knitting instructions to machine knitting terms.

View Do you sometimes feel that machine knitting is too hard?

Consider the brand new machine knitter who started with an electronic machine and ribber, who gave up after taking 6 months to knit a pair of socks!

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Join us LIVE!

Wednesday, Jan 15
10am Pacific, 1PM Eastern

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Happy New Year!

In December we asked our community to help us plan for the new year.
We asked some specific questions about Knit-Alongs and we received tons of feedback ... THANK YOU!
Interestingly, you shared specific projects that you'd like to knit.

I can't wait to discuss what the survey revealed and share Knit it Now's plans for the upcoming months.

Please join us LIVE on Jan 8 (the replay will also be available)

If you have suggestions, Contact us

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Join us LIVE!

Wednesday, December 11
10am Pacific, 1PM Eastern

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Join us LIVE!

Wednesday, November 27
10am Pacific, 1PM Eastern
Google "What time is it in Phoenix" to compare your time zone.

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View Once upon a time there were books and glossy magazines featuring machine knitting patterns. Even if you can find these vintage publications, the styles and colors are dated. (and the hairstyles are sooo distracting )
These days machine knitters need to get creative in finding styles and inspiration for our knitting.
Let's explore some of the options you have for creating knitting patterns for updated styles that you will wear.

View Knit a sweater in one piece?
The unusual construction of this sweater equals fast knitting and minimal finishing

Kids to adults will appreciate the classic style

You will appreciate the challenge of knitting upside down!

Check out the Course

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View Short row shaping (partial knitting) is an essential skill for all knitters. Let's look at a few of the many ways that partial knitting is used to shape our garments.

• Short Row increases and decreases
• Shaping necklines and shoulders
• Short Row ruffles and flowers

View Advice from your fellow knitters ...

What are 5 things that newbies should know?
What do you wish YOU knew when you first started Mking?

View We're taking a break this week from our Live show ... But next week we'll be back!

Same time ... same place ... see you then!

View Master the skills you need BEFORE starting that new project.

Too many tears have been shed while when struggling with a technique while using that expensive yarn
Too much grey hair has appeared because of unreasonable self-imposed deadlines

Take time to practice new-to-you skills .... practicing is NOT wasting yarn!

View Is your knitting machine gathering dust?

Are you feeling guilty about your yarn stash?

Maybe you are knitting, but you are bored with the same 'ol, same 'ol.

Today, lets talk about getting out of a knitting rut and what you can do to get going again.

View Fact: Stitch patterns (lace, tuck, fairisle, slip, etc) knit at different gauges.
Fact: Gauge controls fit
Fact: With a little pre-planning (and swatching) you can successfully mix 'n match stitch patterns and gauges

Join us as we explore mixing stitch patterns (and gauges) without any surprises.

View Organized holes! That's one way to describe knitted lace.

You can knit lace no matter what machine you have.

• Brother vs Silver/Singer/Studio (standard gauge)
• Punchcards
• Hand transferring stitches
• Translating HK Lace Patterns

View You found the "perfect" pattern, but the yarn is no longer available, it's outside your budget or it's a hand knitting pattern. You have options for knitting the pattern with your choice of yarn.
Today let's talk about ONE of the ways you can substitute yarns and use hand knitting patterns for machine knitting.

This will be a Mini-Workshop Download the worksheet so you can follow along

View An interesting adaptation for your machine is to knit over every-other-needle (EON). This technique allows standard gauge knitters to use heavier yarns. It can also create lightweight, loose, open fabric. Let's explore some of the possibilities of every-other-needle on any knitting machine

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View Have you ever gotten near the end of a knitting project in a cold sweat, afraid you didn't have enough yarn to finish? If only you knit the sleeves just a little shorter....

Let's talk about tips for KNOWING how much yarn you need BEFORE you start knitting.

Check out this post

View No matter what kind of knitting patterns you use, there are times when you just want to make a little "tweak" to the dimensions. Maybe you want to shorten the sleeves, add bust darts, or shape the shoulders. Maybe you like to draft your own patterns.

With the Knit it Now Knitters Toolkit, let us do the math so you can get knitting!

Today's Knit Club will focus on practical uses for the tools, so you can knit sweaters that fit!

View Forget needlebed limitations - get creative and knit for any size!
Let's talk design options, not only for size, but for great fit.

View A quick alternative to shaping sweaters is to use Cut 'n Sew.

• Forget shaping with complicate stitch patterns
• Fast results
• Use sewing patterns

View Add a kangaroo pocket to any knitting pattern. This practical and fun addition will add a designer touch to your sweater.

View Knit 2 strands of yarn together and let the machine position them so you view one color on one side of the knitting and the 2nd color on the other side of the knitting. This technique can be used on both the single and double bed. It's a great way to bulk up finer yarns and play with color

View Knitters often get overwhelmed with the thought of adding buttonholes to their knits. Although there are many tricks for professional buttonholes, remember they are just holes. We want to neatly secure stitches to allow the button to pass through.

Let's talk about some of the many techniques that can be used to create perfect (and functional) buttonholes.

View Punchcards can by mysterious .... how do they work? Let's explore the 1 SECRET to punchcards.

This one fact will change how you think about automatic patterning and help you incorporate more stitch patterns in your knitting

View Considering purchasing an additional knitting machine? At some point on your journey you will think about adding another machine to your workroom.

Maybe you want to use different weight yarn, maybe automatic patterning (punchcard or electronics) are in your future.

Let's talk about machines in general and consider the possibilities of the many different machines that are available to us.

View Measuring and calculating accurate gauge when knitting in tuck can be problematic. Here are 8 tips learned the hard way

We are using the Zoom platform to host our Tuesday Knit Clubs.
If you aren't familiar with Zoom, here's a short video that will help.

View We're taking a week off ... check out the 50+ replays for some Knit Club inspiration.

Follow us on Facebook and catch any impromptu lives. Sue has a new selfie stick to play with....

View Over the last few weeks, we've heard from new knitters who were frustrated and ready to give up.

After we sent an email asking for fellow knitters to give encouragement to the newbies, we've heard from subscribers who are in the same boat.... frustrated, confused, discouraged, unmotivated .... What can we do to help YOU?

• Where are you on your machine knitting journey?
• Are you discouraged? Frustrated?
• Lost your motivation? Why did you start MKing in the first place?
• How can Knit it Now help YOU?

Please join us today and give us your 2 cents.

View Have you ever found a stitch pattern and thought "that would be perfect for that sweater I've been thinking of knitting!"?
Let's explore stitch patterns and how to incorporate them in garments.

• Compare gauges
• Yarn usage with different stitches
• "Fabric" Considerations
• Garment construction in pattern

Let's get creative with stitch patterns (no more plain 'ol stockinette) BUT be informed about incorporating stitch patterning in our knitting.

View One of the first surprises for most new machine knitters is the fact that the humble garter stitch is problematic on the knitting machine.

Because our needles face in one direction and they form uniform stitches in one direction, we can easily produce stockinette stitch (translated knit 1 row, purl 1 row) but to knit every row?

Let's talk about the many ways that we can add garter stitch to our machine knits.

View Machine knitting blankets is more than just rectangles. Let's talk about making larger sizes, alternative shapes and interesting construction techniques.

View You found the perfect hand knitting project. How to knit it on the machine? Ask yourself 3 questions:

• Is it possible?
• Is it practical?
• Are you willing to do what it takes to "translate"?

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View Knitting V-neck sweaters isn't hard ... perfecting the finishing can be a challenge.
By examining a poor excuse for a v-neck, let's explore some tips for a professional finish.

View Break out of the ribbing rut! Your cuffs and welts don't HAVE to be ribbed!
Machine Knitters have lots of alternatives to ribbing. Let's explore a few and expand your horizons

View Where do you turn for knitting patterns? With so many choices, do you get confused by pattern styles and terminology?

• Software, magazines, vintage patterns, Knit it Now patterns ... what's best for you?
• Machine knitting patterns, hand knitting patterns ... what's the difference?

NOTE: Check your time! Google "What time is it in Phoenix" to compare

View Let's talk Tuck! A basic technique that can be worked on any knitting machine.

Tuck ads texture and width and the possibilities are nearly endless!

Manual Machine, Punchcard or Electronic ... you CAN knit Tuck!

View Let's talk Stitch Patterning!

• Using the Stitch World Books for any machine (with and without Designaknit)
• Upside down and backwards
• Manual Machines

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View Let's explore automatic stitch patterning.  Punchcards, electronics, tuck, lace, slip, fairisle, weaving... so many choices so little time!

Stitch patterning allows us to add texture and color to our knitting.  No more boring, plain 'ol stockinette!  Master stitch patterning!

Whether you have a punchcard, push button, electronic or manual machine, there is a huge wealth of patterning inspiration available to you. Learn to "translate" for your machine.

View Are you new to MKing? Are you stuck in a rut with the basics?
Let's look at all the different ways to start and end your knitting.

• Practical and fancy cast on methods
• No ribbing allowed! Explore hem treatments

View Raglan Sleeve Sweaters are knitters' favorites. This week, let's talk Raglans!

• Pattern Design Differences
• Construction Options (top down, bottom up)
• Decorative Shaping

Don't just blindly choose and follow a pattern. Learn about how raglan patterns are written, so you can knit the perfect sweater for you!

View Knitting perfect set in Sleeves just takes practice.

• 3 Reasons for Ugly Sleeves (hint: it may not be your fault)
• Perfect your techniques
• Top Down Sleeves (love 'em or hate 'em)

View As machine knitters, we spend a lot of time knitting rectangles and squares. Knitting circles opens up a world of design possibilities. Let's explore some circular inspiration!

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View We've all had them ... disasters!
Dry your tears and LEARN from your disasters. Before you "frog" it (or toss it) - take time to examine what went wrong.

View Scarf Inspiration on any machine

View The often over-looked technique of Knitweave creates beautiful knitted fabrics with lots of possibilities.
Unlike traditional weaving, think of weaving on the machine as "laying-in" a second yarn on top of the knitting.
It is a decorative technique that can be used to create interesting textures with any machine and incorporate yarn that may not be suitable for your machine.
Have a small amount thick, fancy (possibly expensive) yarn? Use it in your machine knitting with Knitweave!

View Do you find yourself saying "I just don't have time for knitting"?

This seems to be a common thread in the Knit Club Forum recently.

Let's put our heads together and share tips for how YOU get things done and MAKE time for your favorite hobby.

View What could be more fun than knitting for babies? Sweaters and blankets can provide for quick knitting and allow for your creativity!

Knit it Now offers, courses, patterns, and inspiration for baby knitting.
Check what Knit it Now has available for you.

Let's talk about knitting for babies!

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View Let's explore the topic of yarn! We'll dispel some myths, outline some facts, and get in trouble voicing some strong opinions on the subject
If you are an experience knitter, please join in with your words of wisdom for other knitters.

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View Cables are traditional favorites of knitters both hand and machine. You CAN knit cables on the machine ... no matter what machine you have.

Recommended Reading:
Exciting Cable and Tuck Stitch Combinations Printed Book
Learn Contemporary Cables Download

View Maybe you're considering purchasing a ribber for your machine or maybe you have one and haven't used it.

Let's talk about how adding a ribber to your MK setup can expand your horizons.

Did you know you can do much more than plain 'ol 1x1 ribbing?

View DesignaKnit and Garment Designer are both excellent software packages that are useful for your machine knitting.

• Do you NEED software?
• What do you want to use it for?
• Differences between the DAK and GD

This is NOT a sales pitch for either package. The focus will be on helping you determine IF software can help you be a better knitter.

View Fast Knitting - Creative Canvas - Useful project!
Not too short, not too long ... just right length.
Off the shoulder or neck close warmth.

Make your poncho the way YOU want it PLUS use any machine, any yarn and any stitch pattern!

View Mock ribbing is a technique that often gets overlooked. Let's look at this versatile and useful technique with fresh eyes.

View 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 for a designer touch.

View Thanks to all of our subscribers, new and returning! We are releasing our newest bonus course that will inspire machine knitters of all skill levels.

In the show this week, we'll talk about the the new course and all of the benefits of a Knit it Now Subscription, including some hidden "Easter Eggs" that you may not know are available to you.

View What are YOUR favorite books for knitting? ... both machine and hand.

We have a few that are on top if the stack ... what what are yours?

View After shaping necklines, adding neckbands is probably the most challenging part of machine knitting sweaters.
Let's dive into some tips for neckband perfection

• How many stitches to pick up
• 1 piece or 2 pieces
• Getting the band to lie flat
• Finishing options
• Think outside the box

View It's never too early (or late) to start Christmas knitting. Let's talk stockings!

• Design inspiriation
• Construction tips
• Mini stockings for practice

Can't wait till Tuesday? Check out the Knit-1 eBook Christmas Socks Ready for immediate download.

View To successfully knit garments it takes more than just throwing yarn at the machine and hoping for the best.
For machine knitters, the actual knitting can take less time than the planning and preparation.

Let's talk about the steps to take that will make your next project an all-around success!

View Newbie or experienced, sometimes all we want is a quick, practical SUCCESS!

Machine knitting doesn't have to involve days of planning. We do this to get done QUICK!

Let's talk about fun, easy and quick projects that any MKer can knit.

View When you got started machine knitting, what is the ONE thing you wish you knew?

Many of us are "self-taught" picking up bits and pieces of information here and there.

If you could share just ONE thing with a newbie ... what would it be?

View Stockinette, Slip, Tuck, Lace all make beautiful fabrics. Each has it’s own characteristics, but which one uses more yarn?

Follow along on our experiment.
We have a partial cone of yarn ... which stitch type would make the best use of the yarn we have available?

View Sneak Preview of our newest course.

• Do hesitate to knit sweaters for you because they don't fit?
• Are you frustrated with using different charting method or patterns?
• Would you like to discover a pattern that is a "blueprint" made JUST FOR YOU?

The Fit Once ... Get Knitting Course walks you through all the steps to create a wearable "muslin" for yourself. It covers everything from planning, to mastering knitting techniques, to building a
Perfect Fit^™, to knitting and finishing a sweater you will wear!
Looking for success in your knitting? Join us Live on Tuesday. (A recording will be available, too)

View Let's talk about alternative ravel cord materials and uses for a machine knitters best friend ... ravel cord.

View If you've been knitting for a while, you may have acquired some "skinny" yarn. Too fine to knit alone, what can you do with it? Let's explore some techniques that put "skinny" yarn to use!

View How to know how much yarn to purchase for a project? When knitting with cones, the decision is usually do I need 1 or 2 cones? Since we've been using more and more hand knitting yarn, a more accurate estimate is needed. Let's talk about yarn estimates ... from guessing to knowing for sure!

View We're taking some time out of the office ... let's talk machine knitting ... from Oakland!

View Adding a hood to any sweater pattern can be easy. There are a few things to consider when designing a hood ... especially for machine knitters. This overview will give you confidence to create your own custom hoodie sweater!

View You just ripped out a row of knitting, or put some knitting back on the bed from waste yarn or the garter bar. Perhaps you did a bit of shaping and now your carriage is on the opposite side of the working yarn.
Positioning the carriage is an essential skill for machine knitters.

Here are 3 things you can do....

View This is a hand-manipulated, lacy, openwork technique that can be done on any knitting machine, with any yarn. No punchcards or programming. It's reversible, making it a great choice for scarves or shawls. Watch as we work the partial knitting that makes this so beautiful!
This hand manipulated stitch pattern is a great way to gain confidence with your machine.

View The back and front of our sweaters don't have to match. If we are knitting to cover a body shape that isn't quite perfect ... we may need to add both length and width to the front only.

View New Course! Learn to get great fit with any knitting pattern. Make it fit YOU!

• Knit it Now Dynamic Patterns
• Traditional Knitting Patterns
• Charting Devices
• DesignaKnit

View The width of knitting produced by our machines is limited to the number of needles available on the machine. Lets talk about a few ways to work around the needlebed size limitation.

View "I hate hung hems"!

Let's look at 3 ways to make hung hems not only acceptable, but exceptional!

View Machine knitters can get things done ... fast! Why not dedicate some time to create something fabulous and hone your skills at the same time? Check out our newest "Weekend Project" with lots of options for making it your own!

View It's happened to us all ... the work drops off the machine (always at the worst moment). We drop stitches or knit in a knot.

Don't feel alone! Take a deep breath, take a walk and come back to the machine with fresh eyes and "just do it" to get back on track.

• Tips for preventing problems
• Techniques for fixing boo-boos
• When to start over

View A quick visit to Stitches West knitting conference.

View Live event: Machine knit perfect set in sleeves with a 5 Day Challenge. Have you struggled with set in sleeves? Do you avoid knitting sweaters with set in sleeves? Join the Challenge that includes: - 5 Days of practice exercises - Dynamic Pattern for any machine - Private Forum for questions and success stories - Daily Live Videos for personalized help

View You are the designer! Use the Knit it Now "Blueprint" and course. You'll have all the instruction and tools to create an heirloom tree skirt for your family.

In this live event:

• Compare the 2 pattern styles
• Discuss options for finishing
• Discuss design opportunities on the machine
• Share inspiration and ideas for making this your own