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Who's behind the curtain?
Here's a little history.... I am a long-time hand and machine knitter. I purchased Bonnie Triola Yarns when she retired a number of years ago.About 6 years ago, I was complaining to my friend and...
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Fine Knit Bar - Close Knit Bar
Fine Knit Bar - Close Knit BarDo you have a Fine Knit Bar (or Close Knit Bar)? When do you use it?
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Saddle Shoulders
Try something newFor a different method of constructing sweaters, think about saddle shoulder styles. The sleeve cap continues over the shoulder, offering amazing design possibilities.Imagine an...
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Color Block Intarsia
The Color Block Pillow Cover project includes 5 tutorials that will allow you to make your own "exclusive" pillow like one featured in a recent upscale catalog. Options encourage knitters of all skill...
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Rusty Needles - Toyota KS858
My new-to-me Toyota KS858 arrived in mint condition ... except ... The needles were rusty. The knitting machine had been stored for quite some time with the sponge bar in place. It appears that the...
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s1k1psso - on the knitting machine?
A new knitter wrote and asked about slip stitch on the knitting machine. Being in machine knitting mode, I explained how we can set our machines to skip a needle and place a strand of yarn across the...
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The Best Knitting Machine Accessory - IMHO
With all the wonderful things we can do with our knitting machines, one of the best features for me is the row counter!Sure, we can produce beautiful fabrics quickly and we can do things that hand...
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Knitting Calculator - Brother KA3000
Here is yet another way to modify and create your own knitting patterns.This is a working, vintage Brother Knitting Calculator (KA3000). It is battery operated. Designed just for knitters this was...
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#1 Recommended knitting book
This book will introduce you to the fundamentals of knitwear design and charting. You will be able to select from a vast array of sweater shapes and styles, and you'll learn how to arrive at the...
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3 Methods for Adjusting Sleeve Lengths
One of the more common questions from knitters is "How can I shorten/lengthen tapered sleeves?" I've heard hand knitters say that they just "fudge" the increases as they go, but I've often wondered how...
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Apple User? Please read this
************** UPDATE 4/27/16 ******************************** After burning a little midnight oil, Matt was able to create a patch. Even though there is no estmated time for an IOS update for the...
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Put some stash yarn to good use
I am the board president of The MoonCatcher Project. This project makes reusable, washable menstrual pads for girls in poor communities around the world to help them stay in school. Without these pads...
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Knitting Machine Manuals
Looking for a manual for your machine? Easily search 100's of downloadable copies. Brother, Knit King, Passap, Silver Reed/Singer/Studio ... even circular sock machines!The colors, and hairstyles may...
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Your Choice: Homemade or Hand Made
Which hem do you prefer?A little planning and practice go a LONG way to beautiful finishing on your knits. Here are 5 tips for finish perfection.BEFORE:A neat hem for the bottom of a cardigan with and...
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Retro Patterns ... reborn!
Take a "vintage" design and make it your own! Use the Knit it Now Retro Patterns with any knitting machine and any yarn. These are updated, easy to follow instructions, wide range of sizes in classic...
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Quick ... name this stitch pattern
Same stitch pattern ... different look! TUCK LACE! our current passion... Tuck a few needles here and there ... add some needles out of work ... voila! Tuck Lace!Watch as we explore this fascinating...
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Quick ... name this stitch pattern
Same stitch pattern ... different look! TUCK LACE! our current passion... Tuck a few needles here and there ... add some needles out of work ... voila! Tuck Lace!Watch as we explore this fascinating...
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8 Ways to work Garter Stitch on the Knitting Machine
Garter Stitch: In hand knitting, knit every row.One of the first surprises for most machine knitters is the fact that the humble garter stitch is problematic on the knitting machine. Because our...
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Quick ... name this stitch pattern
This stitch looks complicated, but it's so easy ... on any machine!Loose tension*Tuck every other needle for 2 rowsKnit for 2 rows*Repeat from * for the length neededNote: you are tucking the same...
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