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 the home knitting machine, a flat-bed knitting machine that range from a simple manual knitter (the user has to manipulate stitches to form a pattern) to the more complex electronic machine (electronics or software create the patterns but casting on/off, shaping and moving the carriage are all still done by hand). . Home knitting machines are called flat-bed because they have a horizontal base that is clamped to a…
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 need an annual service and a good stash of coned yarn. If you are on a budget then accessories make good presents so write a wish-list and make sure family and friends are aware of it when it comes to your birthday. . I am based in the UK and so most of the information on this page will be based on what can be found in the UK. .…
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. (If you are a machine knitter and live nearby, I would love to hear from you). . Finding myself with time on my hand and needing a challenge, I decided to learn the old art of Machine Knitting. I have been researching into machine knitting to see if I can do this new hobby on budget. I am recording my progress, good and bad, in this blog. I am also including useful information and resources for my own reference and hopefully for other new knitters. (If you find anything out of date or…
