House of Lavene has done it again!
"Sensuous, flattering, with a hint of eccentricity" The House of Lavene as done it again! Here is a swing-y, flattering, fun coat with designer accents. it is knit side to side on the standard machine...
View ArticleExtra Light for Finishing
Extra light for your hand finishing, sewing, hand knitting and crochet. Wear this lightweight, battery operated light like a necklace and have an excellent light source anywhere! Great for hand...
View ArticleWe have Raglans!
Raglan sweater Dynamic Patterns have been on the Knit it Now "To Do" list since we created our first Dynamic Pattern. Imagine ... knit a man's, misses or kids raglan sleeve sweater using any machine,...
View ArticleLesson Learned - Raglan Seams
As always, I was in a hurry to start and finish a sweater.I was testing our newest raglan basics patterns. Planning a crochet finish on all the edges, I decided to save time and work a simple edge...
View ArticleA Year of Machine Knit Pillows - June
Tucked Blocks Pillow June's Weekend Pillow Project combines stripes of color to the texture of tuck. The Knit it Now Dynamic Pattern lets you use ANY YARN and ANY MACHINE!
View ArticleFor Sale: Knitwords Magazines - complete set
All 53 issues are in excellent condition from a non-smoking home. Make an offer for the entire set.
View ArticleNo Limit Basics Patterns
Subscribers: - Use the Knit it Now Basics as often as you like! - Resize your favorite designs - Change the gauge as neededThe Basics Knit it Now is a work in progress ... at one time we offered...
View ArticleDo I have enough yarn?
You have some yarn in your stash and you found the perfect pattern. Determine if you have enough your BEFORE you start knitting with the Knit it Now Yarn Estimator. Knit a swatchWeigh the swatchMeasure...
View ArticleCorrugated Rib on the Knitting Machine
Hand knitters work a 2 color ribbing alternating the colors in the knit and purl stitches. Often used with stranded (fairisle) knitting, the results are beautiful! Because of the nature of our...
View ArticleMini Hung Hem
Most machine knitters are familiar with hung hems. They are an attractive, neat alternative to ribbing for the hems and cuffs of sweaters. We recently used a 3 row hem to start a 2 color vertical...
View ArticleHaving trouble with some of our tutorials?
Technology ... arghhhhh! We recently updated some of our older tutorials to be viewable with the latest browsers and devices (who knew 5 years ago that things would change so much?) Details here The...
View ArticleVintage Knit King Promotional Video
Watch as Mariette Hartley talks about machine knitting in this promotional video from the '90's. The fashions (and hairstyles) will make you smile! The audio is poor, but the images are priceless! Do...
View ArticleA Year of Machine Knit Pillows - August
August Pillows are bright and cheerful as the weather! This is a quick-to-Knit project created from 2 rectangles ... 3 seams and you are done! Use the included written pattern and DAK file ... or...
View ArticleA Year of Machine Knit Pillows - September
September's Pillow technique includes a lot of inspiration for using cables and color. This is a good introduction to Intarsia (knitting blocks of color on one row) plus cable practice.SUBSCRIBERS:Look...
View ArticleRibber Clamps
A fellow knitter wasn't sure if she had the proper clamps for her machine. Hopefully these photos will help.TIP: Use a permanent marker and mark each of the clamps for your machine. Brother 260 ribber...
View ArticleFaux Seed Stitch on the Machine
Recently, a fellow knitter wanted to know how to work seed stitch on the machine. With a smile, my response was "very carefully"..... honestly, without a garter carriage, who wants to hand manipulate...
View ArticleSet In Sleeve
A fellow knitter recently commented that her set in sleeve pattern looked "wonky". There were 74 rows in the armhole opening and 62 rows in the sleeve cap. She thought the sleeve cap was "too short"....
View ArticleProduction Knitters Needed
US Based Machine Knitters (Bulky or Standard) wanted for production of children's cotton sweaters, hats and blankets. Company in business over 20 years, weekly orders, weekly pay, year round work plus...
View ArticlePrevent UFO's - Plan Ahead
"My sweater (sleeve, neck opening, ribbing) is too big!" You find a pattern style you want to knit and it looks great on the model or in the drawing. You knit exactly to the pattern instructions and it...
View ArticleWhere's my Pattern?
Traditional or Dynamic, all patterns you have purchased are stored in your personal library. Click "KNIT" - then click "My Pattern Library" Click "Account" to find your Patterns as well as the details...
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