Entries Tagged as Machine Maintenance

Oops! Bent Needle? No Problem!

Bent or broken needles don't happen often, but when they do, you need to be comfortable with replacing them on your machine
This tutorial walks you through the step-by-step process of replacing needles on metal bed, Japanese machines.
Learn this skill before disaster strikes!


Do these have a Name?

Knitting machine maintenance

What are these called?

When you decide to give your knitting machine a good, deep cleaning or when you are doing general maintenance, you'll need to pop these plastic rivets off to disassemple sections of the machine.


Having trouble knitting?

One of the most common solutions to general knitting problems is replacing the sponge bar.