Category — Machine Knitting

A quick picture tutorial on how to thread the old Pinkie four color changer. Includes a scan on how to thread the Passap Duomatic 80 knitting machine.

A 9 step photo tutorial on how to install a Passap Duomatic 80 racking handle

Knitting machine sponge bars are expensive. Follow Part 3 of my detailed photo tutorial on how to make them from sheet foam and interfacing for less than a dollar.

Knitting machine sponge bars are expensive. Follow Part 2 of my detailed photo tutorial on how to make them from sheet foam and interfacing for less than a dollar.

Knitting machine sponge bars are expensive. Follow my detailed photo tutorial on how to make them from sheet foam and interfacing for less than a dollar per bar.

A photo tutorial on what a sponge bar is, where it is located, how to remove it, what it looks like when bad, and how to reinstall it in your knitting machine.

A detailed photo tutorial on how to assemble a tilt knitting machine stand.

Remember the socks from my very first blog post? Here is what they look like after a Boy Scout winter snow cave outing.

An in depth pattern on how to do an FX tuck pattern on the Passap to make a reversible fabric suitable for a baby blanket afghan. Lots of charts and photos.

Before you tear down and deep clean your Passap Duomatic, download my free 18 page pdf on how to do it step by step. It will take a lot of fear out of the process.

How to combine full fisherman rib with reversible cables on a Passap or Japanese knitting machine to make a wonderful textured fabric that lies flat. Perfect for blankets or afghans.

How to do reversible cables either by hand or knitting machine. Technique made popular by Lily Chin. Includes a free pattern for a baby blanket.

Free pattern for a cable xoxo hugs and kisses baby blanket. Pattern written for both hand knitters and machine knitting. Cables charted for easy reading.

Free photo tutorial on how to assemble a Passap Duomatic knitting machine stand.

Free photo tutorial on how to adjust a Passap Duomatic 4 color changer so the levers come up smoothly and then fully retract when not in use.

Quick overview of what I loved about the PP 2007 Seminar and photos showing how I learned I had my yarn tension mask installed backwards.

Passap dropped stitches can sometimes be prevented by using an additional set of edge springs. Use extra springs to insure interior decreases knit off cleanly.

A sample swatch of a reversible tuck pattern that can be done on any passap duomatic or E6000 machine automatically. Perfect for baby blankets and afghans.

Free pattern for a scalloped reversible baby blanket. Can adjust pattern for a doll or premie size. Passap or Japanese machines with a ribber.

My life this week is a mix of planning the vegetable garden, working on a pair of Fiber Trend clogs, and swatching on the Passap Duo 80.

After avoiding my Passap Duomatic 80 knitting machine for several months, I hunkered down and knit my first swatch. It was great fun even if the results were cardboard.

Inknitters Magazine and its supplement, Machine Knitters Source have stopped publication.

Step by step photo tutorial on how to do a simple e-wrap cast on and then knit your first basic stockinette swatch on a knitting machine.

My husband loves his wool socks with a gusseted heel. It is possible to use a knitting machine to make a literal translation of a hand knit sock with heel flap and turn. Whenever he makes me laugh, I knit them for him.

Step by step photo tutorial on how to thread a flat bed knitting machine.

Step by step photo tutorial on how to set up a typical Japanese knitting machine.

Simple steps with photos on how to quickly judge the wear and tear of a used pre owned knitting machine before you buy it.

How to compare different gauge knitting machines - standard, mid, bulky. How to judge if the important parts are there in a used machineand make a good buy.

Where I find used knitting machines at great prices and how I go about finding parts to help fill in the gaps.

Despite a thorough deep cleaning, my thrift store rescued pinkie Passap Duomatic refuses to knit without jamming the locks.

My wonderful husband rescued a neglected pinkie from a local thrift store, complete with all accessories and unopened box of pink, black, and blue strippers, for $3.

Free machine knitting pattern for a basic winter stocking hat. Directions for both Bulky Chunky gauge machines and standard gauge.