What do I need to start Machine Knitting?
As with all craft hobbies there is a range of tools and accessories that will help you as you learn to machine knit. Buying everything does cost money but if you take your time, you may well be lucky enough…
What is a Domestic Knitting Machine – Part 2?
The 1970s/80s introduced garment shaping or contour devices or charting devices that provided visual pattern guides as an alternative to written instructions. The Knitmaster version was called a KnitRadar or Knit Contour and the Brother version was called a KnitLeader. …
What is a Domestic Knitting Machine – Part 1?
Knitting Machines cover a range of styles from the simple plastic toy machines that can make simple scarves and socks, to the big heavy-duty industrial machines that can make a range of professional garments. This blog will be referring to…
A Brief History of Machine Knitting in the UK.
A very early knitting machine was created in 1589 by an English clergyman called William Lee for knitting socks/stockings in the 16th century. However, Queen Elizabeth did not want to put hand knitters out of work and so William went…
Is Machine Knitting an Expensive Hobby?
It depends upon what you are comparing it with. It is definitely more expensive than hand knitting, but perhaps cheaper than jewellery-making or golf. However most of the costs are upfront in obtaining your knitting machine. After that you mostly…
Should I learn Machine Knitting?
This was the question I asked myself a couple of years ago and you may be asking yourself the same question. I had a list of reasons why I wanted to learn to machine knit and how it would be…
Is Machine Knitting Difficult to Learn?
Yes and No. Actually, the knitting part is not so difficult since you are just moving the carriage compared to hand knitting where you are making the stitches. However, the difficulty comes in getting your machine to work properly every…
2019: A good time to learn Machine Knitting
Hi, I am Carol land I live with my cat Jenson in the Forest of Dean, UK. Finding myself with time on my hand and needing a challenge, I decided to learn the old art of Machine Knitting. I have…
