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, 28 Feb 2013 17:05:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 knittsingshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Excite MIX Lace Circular Doily Dish Rag http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/FV4vzuaJlSU/ http://knittsings.com/lace-circular-doily-dish-rag/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:15:29 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1338 circular-dish-rag-machine-knit

This doily was demonstrated at my local knitting machine group last fall. We were having some trouble understanding the vintage handout directions. Here’s a photo tutorial to hopefully make it clearer.
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]]> http://knittsings.com/lace-circular-doily-dish-rag/feed/ 4 http://knittsings.com/lace-circular-doily-dish-rag/ 20-Somethings Embracing Knitting Machines http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/Z2DAFFUIOgw/ http://knittsings.com/20-somethings-embracing-knitting-machines/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:37:58 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1334 knittingmachine20-small

Whipup.net just highlighted two 20-Something knitters in Australia as they enthusiastically begin embracing all things knitting machine.

We know how great these machines are. It is so encouraging to read on a larger trafficked site that a new generation is feeling the love.

There are so many Studio and Silver Reed and Singer and Knitmaster and Empisal and Toyota and Corona and Juki and White and Superba and Brother and Knitking and Passap and countless other machines languishing unused all over the world.

Here’s hoping a new generation breathes fresh artistic air into our beloved craft.



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]]> http://knittsings.com/rick-owens-mock-neck-sweater/feed/ 2 http://knittsings.com/rick-owens-mock-neck-sweater/ DesignaKnit 8 Exists! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/W5sRKi28Mng/ http://knittsings.com/designaknit-8-exists/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:02:40 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1324 dak-8

I spent part of Labor Day catching up on some knitting machine groups and found a lot of posts about DesignaKnit 8.

Yes, you read that right, DAK 8 exists and is currently being beta tested!
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]]> http://knittsings.com/designaknit-8-exists/feed/ 6 http://knittsings.com/designaknit-8-exists/ DROPS 86-10 Headband With Spider Flower http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/hdvEjhXlhtE/ http://knittsings.com/drops-86-10-headband/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:08:22 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1309 drops-ribbed-hat-1

Here in the Pacific Northwest we rarely get cold enough for full on winter gear. DROPS free headband pattern is perfect for protecting the ears from bitter winds without messing up your hair too much.Continue reading...

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]]> http://knittsings.com/drops-86-10-headband/feed/ 3 http://knittsings.com/drops-86-10-headband/ Karen Allen Machine Knits With Two Electronic Carriages In Same Sweater http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/hStvdvjN2Nc/ http://knittsings.com/karen-allen-machine-knits-with-two-electronic-carriages-in-same-sweater/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:25:22 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1305 When I first heard about this, I figured someone meant the main carriage and lace carriage in the same garment. Or, maybe the main carriage and the ribber carriage.

Nope.

Karen Allen uses two electronic carriages with many separate strands of cashmere, alternating the carriages to produce a subtle, color blending effect.

Click on over to the segment at MarthaStewart.com to see the process in action.

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Most of my sock knitting is for my husband. He likes them thick, a tightly knit gauge, and undeniably manly. This means worsted weight wool on 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

A few years ago, the only way I could convince him to wear two tones was if the second color was hidden in his shoe, preferably at the toe. He’s more flexible now.

Alma Mater Socks are great for using up odds and ends of wool. They also give you the chance to try out jogless joins where the stripes change on the upper part of the leg.
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]]> http://knittsings.com/alma-mater-socks/feed/ 2 http://knittsings.com/alma-mater-socks/ If You Have A Brother Electronic Knitting Machine, This Is So Cool http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/eUE0bKTLWmg/ http://knittsings.com/brother-knitting-machine-hacked/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:48:09 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1277 Our machines have happily been hacked to allow a computer, including a Mac, to act as the external floppy drive. You can then use Photoshop or other paint program to make stitch patterns and download them to your machine.

There is a detailed tutorial available if you want to hack too, complete with a photo tutorial on how to make a USB cable to connect your computer to the knitting machine.


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]]> http://knittsings.com/brother-knitting-machine-hacked/feed/ 10 http://knittsings.com/brother-knitting-machine-hacked/ Is This A Yarn Swift For Small Skeins? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/baTx8oPpnJk/ http://knittsings.com/yarn-swift-small-skeins/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 18:38:05 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1270 Found this today at my local thrift shop. The only markings are “Made In Canada” stamped in green ink on the bottom.

Any thoughts on what it is? I’m guessing it’s either for yarn winding or noodle making. A neat contraption regardless.

The bottom photo shows it collapsed.
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]]> http://knittsings.com/yarn-swift-small-skeins/feed/ 9 http://knittsings.com/yarn-swift-small-skeins/ How To Take Apart A Brother Punch Card Knitting Machine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knittsings/~3/hLFZOZfh3SQ/ http://knittsings.com/how-to-take-apart-a-brother-punch-card-knitting-machine/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 17:10:30 +0000 Kathryn http://knittsings.com/?p=1246 brother-knitting-machine-disassemble-3Whenever I find a used knitting machine, I like to take a peek inside to make sure its clean and able to function as best as possible.

Below is a detailed photo tutorial on how to disassemble a Brother Knitking KH840 punch card knitting machine.

You’ll find that the steps are fairly similar to other makes and models as well.

     

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