knittsings | Knitting Machine, Passap, Free Knitting Patterns Blog http://knittsings.com Knitting machines galore since one is never enough, photo tutorials, and knits gone wild Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:47:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 knittsingshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Excite MIX Machine Knit Hand Knit Sock With Gusset Heel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/Z5gdurXYGGQ/ http://knittsings.com/machine-knit-hand-knit-sock-with-gusset-heel/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:32:42 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1202 machine-knit-hand-knit-sock-with-gusset-heel.jpgI’ve read your comments, really I have.

I’ve debated for a long time whether to sell the pattern, given how much effort it will take to set up and process the step by step photos.

The written portion has been done for quite awhile. I’ve even demonstrated the heel flap and turn at my local machine knitting group several years ago.Continue reading...



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Anyone know what machine she belongs to?

She predates anything I have. There is only one yarn guide and no way to add a second color unless you remove the first. My guess is an old Brother 210 bulky, but the only one I ever had was sold several years ago and my memory is sketchy at best.

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]]> http://knittsings.com/knitting-machine-sinker-plate/feed/ http://knittsings.com/knitting-machine-sinker-plate/ Miniature Sweaters For Coraline By Althea Crome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/-Ut_cUaUZxg/ http://knittsings.com/coraline/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:04:39 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1185 Althea Crome has gone Hollywood as the knitter of the miniature sweaters in Coraline.

See the Midnight Star sweater pictured at left at the 1:05 mark in the Miniature Knitter bio clip and starting at 1:22 in the movie trailer.

When done, go grab the pattern and knit your own Coraline Star Sweater - in sizes for kids through adult.

     
     
     

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]]> http://knittsings.com/coraline/feed/ http://knittsings.com/coraline/ Top Knitting Blogs With Public RSS Stats http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/dAVfyHCcoI0/ http://knittsings.com/top-knitting-blogs-rss/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:10:14 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1120 top-knitting-blogs-rssHaving looked at knitting blogs with lots of links and traffic, the last stat stop is RSS.

Not everyone visits a blog directly. Life is busy and reading a feed saves time. It’s not unusual to find a blog with average traffic having boatloads of subscribers.

When knitting blogs were first gaining ground, Bloglines ruled. Today, not so much.
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]]> http://knittsings.com/top-knitting-blogs-rss/feed/ http://knittsings.com/top-knitting-blogs-rss/ How To Sew An Invisible Vertical Flat Seam For Hand Or Machine Knits http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/B1C6D5BT_0E/ http://knittsings.com/bickford-seam/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:01:04 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1071 As demonstrated in my Fairy Easy Passap Tuck Hat pattern, sometimes you need a flat, reversible join. This is particularly true for hats and socks.

When it’s time to seam, most patterns will tell you to mattress stitch which involves catching the horizontal threads on each side. That works well for sweaters where a sturdy seam is hidden on the inside. Not so good if your garment is reversible. When you turn up the brim of a hat, you don’t want to see a thick ridge.

This weaving technique, which some refer to as a Bickford Seam, works when both edge stitches are plain knit. You need matching sides of stockinette knots and loops. The seam is flat so regardless of which side is chosen, no ugly lump sticks out.
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]]> http://knittsings.com/bickford-seam/feed/ http://knittsings.com/bickford-seam/ Keep Your Ears Warm and Ensure DVD Privacy On Those Long Flights http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/GU_UVvHAsa4/ http://knittsings.com/laptop-compubody-sock/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:02:31 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1174 laptop-compubody-sock-in-flight

Headed home from Madrona? Getting ready to leave for Stitches West? Airplane air conditioning hurt your ears?

Knit yourself a Compubody Sock for in flight comfort and privacy. No more worries about that pesky seat mate leaning too close to watch your movie.

Just make sure to use wool. Battery overheating won’t melt the fiber.



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Love is
Not a box of chocolates
Not a script filled card
Not a dozen roses
Nor a new car

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Mixed Metaphor.net hosted the Carnival of Family Life - Feb 9th Edition. My post on Top 100 Knitting Blogs With Public Traffic Stats was selected for the Family Crafts and Activities section.

On The Horizon hosted the Carnival of Family Life - Feb 16th Edition. My post on Love Is was selected for the Family Crafts and Activities section.

GREENHAB: THE BROWNS GO GREEN hosted the Carnival of Make It From Scratch! - 101st Edition. My post on Free Stitch Design Software For Hand and Machine Knitting - WinCrea was included in the Crafts section.

Hawaii WAHMs Blog hosted the Carnival of Crafts - 3rd Edition. My post on Free Stitch Design Software For Hand and Machine Knitting - WinCrea was included.



]]> http://knittsings.com/carnival-thank-yous/feed/ http://knittsings.com/carnival-thank-yous/ Honey, What Red Lips You Have http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/aESCtbO3Bp4/ http://knittsings.com/sock-monkey-dress/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:03:50 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1164 I’ve always wondered, were these machine knit to wear or knit to display? Having been to numerous knitting seminars, it’s a valid question.

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