Category — Passap

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

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.

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.

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.

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.