When you cast on has this ever happened to you?

• Carriage jams

• Needles don't move

• Stitches drop

• Stitches tuck

This is the first in a series of tutorials that cover some common things that can happen when machine knitting and offer tips for avoiding pitfalls.

Working shortrow shaping when using a lace carriage requires a different technique than pulling the needles out to holding position.

This tutorial walks you through using a ravel cord hold method. It assumes you know the basics of working short row shaping.

Practice this technique and you'll be more confident to include lace stitch patterns in your next project!

Demonstrated on a Brother Machine, the technique applies to Silver/Singer/Studio machines as well.

Have perfectly matched buttons by crocheting them from your garment yarn. Fast and easy, they add a fun touch ... especially for kids!