Entries for month: May 2012

Decorative Cabled Ribbing on the Machine

Here's a decorative cabled rib that is fun to knit on the machine. Combine re-formed stitches with cables for an interesting stitch pattern that will add an unusual detail to your next project.


Double Wide Stitch Variation

Slip stitch for machine knitting

I was testing a stitch pattern for a customer and my sample didn't look like it should.

I bet you'll be able to see immediately what took me a while to discover what was wrong.


Joining Shoulder Seams on the Knitting Machine

Joining shoulders seams on the machine creates a tidy seam and stabilizes the garment shoulders.


Holey, Furry, Fun!

Source: google.dk via Sue on Pinterest

From my Pinterest board. Haven't heard of Pinterest? Get ready to be inspired!


Troubleshooting Tips - Casting on

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.