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Let there be light!
Having good lighting is essential for machine knitters.Here is an INEXPENSIVE lighting solution for knitting machines. It's quick and easy.Materials needed:1 1/2" Sch 40 PVC PipeTwo 1 1/2" T-fittings...
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Gimp / Boucle / Slub / Knop yarn construction
Using textured yarn is a great way to add interest to your knitting, by letting the yarn do all the work. The terms gimp, knop, boucle, and slub refer to spinning multiple plies, where one of the plies...
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No Cost Tool for machine knitters
No-cost tool Take a stiff business card or an old credit card and cut it to make a latch opener. Open all the latches before re-hanging stitches. Slip the angled edge of the tool under the latches to...
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A Year of Machine Knit Pillows - October
Happy Halloween! This skull has been on my "to do" list for too long. If you are lucky enough to have an intarsia carriage, it's a pretty straightforward project. I used my LK-150 and have no...
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Shipping costs
We appreciate your orders! Shipping costs are very difficult to estimate online. We ship product from a number of different warehouses and make every effort to keep shipping reasonable for you. If at...
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DAK videos ... at your fingertips
Are you new to DAK8 or stumped by something? Included with your software are an excellent series of tutorials by Karen Kuranda. There are 2 ways to access them:From within DesignaKnit - click "Help"...
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4 Ways to Estimate Yarn Requirements
One of the most often asked questions is "How Much Yarn do I need?" If you substitute yarn or create your own sweater designs (or variations), learning how to estimate the yardage needed is critical to...
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Exploring a new-to-me Toyota 858 knitting machine - Episode 1
Do you have more than one knitting machine? They seem to multiply like rabbits! One of the biggest mistakes many knitters make is trying to master multiple machines. They confuse and frustrate...
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Want to substitute yarn? No Problem!
So many knitting patterns (both hand and machine) are written for yarn that is no longer available. Here are some suggestions for successfully substituting yarn.For coned yarn, use the Knit it Now...
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Color Play - a Confession
A confession ... I'm not very good with color. I'm a "plain jane" knitter. If it's not a single color, I tend to choose 3 shades of blue to be safe. With that being said, our most recent pillow project...
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Mitten Magic
Can you knit swatches? Do you know how to set your machine to hold position (short rows?) Then you can knit mittens! Not just for beginners, this book gives you the tools to get creative and knit not...
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What are Knit it Now Credits?
One of the many bonuses for subscribers are credits. Credits can be used to purchase items created by Knit it Now.eBooksHome Study CoursesPatterns (both traditional and dynamic)Stitch Pattern BundlesTo...
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Dynamic Pattern and Home Study Course
Free For Subscribers Here's an interesting, comfortable and fashionable shape that is perfect for knitting on the machine. With a bit of shaping, pleats and strategic folds, take a simple rectangle...
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Videos: Even better than ever!
Have you had trouble viewing some of our videos in the past?For easy access on all the various devices and browsers available, we’ve moved all of our Learning Library videos to a new platform. This...
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Card Lock Lever - Design possibilities
Often you will see machine knitting patterns with the instruction: "Lock the card at row 5".The pattern is referring to Knitmaster Card No 1. Most machines have a stitch pattern similar to this...
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Choosing Yarn ... Tips from a Pro
Wool: Woolen yarns come from sheep. It is warm and hard wearing with a great deal of memory. Wool is the only fiber that retains warmth even when wet. However, with the invention of man-made fibers,...
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What's a Series?
Looking for more information on a specific topic? Check our "series". The tutorials can be viewed sequentially or choose only the topic you need.
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Knit with 2 Carriages
Although this isn't a new idea, here's a celebrity knitter who really puts her machines to work! Utilizing an electronic machine with 2 knitting carriages, actress Karen Allen creates beautiful,...
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