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    basic techniques,  machine knitting

    Machine Knitting: Increasing – 2 ways

    Knitting garments usually involves shaping and that means you will need to increase or decrease stitches. In hand knitting is easy to increase and decrease stitches across the row but in machine knitting it is really only possible at the ends of the row. If you need to increase multiple stitches then this is basically casting on and you can cast on stitches at the carriage edge using whatever cast-on method you prefer i.e. e-wrap, latch tool. Most of the time you will be increasing one stitch at a time. Often your pattern may direct you to increase one stitch at both ends of the same row or by increasing…

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    Wicked Woollies help Scouts to obtain their Textile Artist Badges

    wicked woollies is proud to find out that it is helping several Senior Scouts to earn their Textile Artist Badges.

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    general,  Knitmaster/Silver Reed,  machine knitting

    Creating a Two-Toned Marl Effect

    I found a jumper with a two-toned effect that I wanted to replicate. I tried six different ways of combing two industrial yarns to create this effect. The sixth way was the best.

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    basic techniques,  machine knitting

    Casting On: Using Cast-on Rag and Ravel Cord

    This post explains how to use a cast-on rag with ravel cord to create both an open loop cast-on (good for folded hems) and a closed loop cast-on (e-wrap or latch tool).

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    Making a Cast-on Rag

    This post shows you how to make a cast-on rag that enables you to cast on with weights. The rag can also be used to protect your garment when partial knitting.

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  • two transfer cast-offs
    basic techniques,  machine knitting

    Casting off: Using a Transfer Tool (before/behind sinker posts)

    You can use the single-pronged transfer tool to cast off in two ways: in front of or behind the sinker posts (gate pegs). The first is quick and easy, the second gives a better finish.

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    basic techniques,  machine knitting

    Casting On: E-wrap cast-on

    An e-wrap cast on is a very easy and quick method that can produce a nice closed edge. Needs a bit of practice to get it even, but you can make it looser if you want a stretchier edge.

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    getting started,  machine knitting

    Setting up Your Knitting Area

    It is a good idea to create a wonderful knitting workspace for your new knitting machine to ensure successful knitting. You will need a table and chair, good lighting, space for tools, yarns, accessories and patterns.

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    basic techniques,  machine knitting

    Casting Off: Using a Tappet Tool

    If you are able to increase the stitch dial by 2* or more then you can cast off using a tappet tool. This gives a nice even chain effect edge.

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    basic techniques,  machine knitting

    Casting On: Using a Tappet Tool

    The tappet tool can be used to create a nice crochet chained cast on edge for your machine knitting. This post shows you how to do it.

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