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How To Thread A Pink Passap Duomatic 4 Color Changer

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.

August 14, 2008   2 Comments

How To Install A Passap Duomatic 80 Racking Handle

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

August 7, 2008   No Comments - Be the First!

Passap Tuckerboard Tuck Stitch Reversible Baby Blanket Afghan Pattern

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.

February 21, 2008   4 Comments

How To Deep Clean A Passap Duomatic

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.

September 29, 2007   4 Comments

Full Fishermans Rib and Reversible Cables

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.

September 20, 2007   No Comments - Be the First!

How To Assemble A Passap Duomatic Stand

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

June 11, 2007   4 Comments

How To Adjust A Passap 4 Color Changer

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.

June 7, 2007   3 Comments

Pacifically Passap 2007 Machine Knitting Seminar

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.

June 4, 2007   2 Comments

Passap Sock Toe Woe Solution For Too Many Dropped Stitches

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.

May 3, 2007   3 Comments

Gardening and Passap Reversible Tuck Stitch Swatching

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.

April 16, 2007   No Comments - Be the First!

New Projects - Seeds, Fiber Trend Clogs, and Passap Swatches

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.

March 19, 2007   No Comments - Be the First!

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.

March 8, 2007   2 Comments

Bad Pinkie, Bad, Bad, Girl

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

November 2, 2006   4 Comments

Tale of the Pinkie

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.

October 30, 2006   2 Comments