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Casting On: Using Weaving Brushes
This is a quick and easy way of casting on. It is also called Automatic Closed Edge Cast On. This method can be carried out on any machine with weaving brushes. These brushes just hold the yarn so that the first row can be knitted. I use this method for all my swatches and tension squares. Pro: The method is quick and easy. Con: The edge is a bit ragged. It looks like a row of stitches with a thread running straight though. Instructions: Decide how many needles you want to cast on and push these towards you into hold position (d position) with the flat edge of your needle…
Should I buy a Knitting Machine off Ebay?
Buying a knitting machine off eBay could be risky. Bargains often turn out to be nightmares. However, if you bid wisely then you could find a suitable machine at a good price. This post describes how to do this.
Creating Knitted Swatches (or samplers)
Knitted swatches (or samplers) are smallish pieces of knitting that provide an example of your knitting. They are very simple to create and are a perfect starting point for a beginner. It is quite fun to see all the different…
Practice makes perfect
As a beginner to machine knitting, you should start making simple samplers that will help you to learn the basic techniques. You can have fun trying out different yarns and stitch patterns. This section will show you how to do…
Knitting Machine Maintenance (cleaning your machine)
useful information on cleaning and looking after your knitmaster knitting machine
Useful Resources for Machine Knitting
List of useful online resources for buying knitting machine, tools and accessories, yarns and patterns.
Knitting Machine Yarn
Machine Knitters prefer to buy yarn on a cone so that they can quickly and smoothly knit a garment without having to worry about yarn running out. Today it is not easy to find coned yarn in your local shop…
Machine Ready? Lets start knitting!
Hopefully you have read the previous posts and have now set up your machine and work area. You have a new sponge-bar and your needles and carriage are all ready to knit. You have also ordered or found some suitable…
Get some Practice Yarn
Importance of Practice Yarn Before you attempt to make any ‘proper’ garments, you need to practice. This is good for several reasons. Firstly, you need to check that the machine is in working order… are all the needles working etc.…
Setting Up Your Machine – Check the sponge bar
Many of the domestic knitting machines contain a needle retaining bar also known as a sponge bar or sponge-bar. Passaps, Superbas, some plastic bed machines and some really old machines do not have a sponge bar. Check if your machine…
Setting up Your Machine – First get your Operation Manual
Hopefully your knitting machine has arrived, and your knitting table has been set up. You are now ready to start setting up your machine. Get Your Manual Your machine will usually come with its operating manual or user guide. This…
