http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:51:53 GMT 10 http://i31.servimg.com/u/f31/13/01/25/81/pic_fo15.jpg http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/feed/? http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/beginnersin-here-f9/okheres-my-problem-t14.htm Teabag I have my double bed knitting machine all set up. Yesterday oldgummy and I went through via the telephone and managed to figure out that to do rib, you move the top bed carriage across and then the bottom carriage. And repeat. I made a lovely sample. The carriages are not connected/joined together in anyway. What i didn't like though was the cast on method described in the instruction book. Its called bound off cast on. Is there another way to cast on??? Beginners...In HERE!!! Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:51:53 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/beginnersin-here-f9/okheres-my-problem-t14.htm#16 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/beginnersin-here-f9/okheres-my-problem-t14.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/tv-slippers-t13.htm Teabag Approx 50gm 4ply Tension - approx 7 sts and 10 rows = 1 in or 2.5 cm Size - 9 in (23 cm) approx Bring forward 25 alternate needles, work 1 row, hang on cast-on comb. Bring forward other needles to make 50. St.st 90 rows. Take off on waste. Divide work in half (right sides tog), put back on machine (2 sts every needle) 25 sts. Remove waste, work 1 row at largest tension, latch off. Return to cast on sts. Pull in (not out)yarn and gather up all sts tightly. Sew up a ... Free Patterns Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:50:07 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/tv-slippers-t13.htm#15 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/tv-slippers-t13.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/baby-hug-me-tight-t12.htm Teabag Choose a tuck stitch pattern card. 4ply yarn Cast on 80 sts in waste yarn. Knit 10 rows. Change to main yarn. Knit 2 rows st.st Pattern for 226 rows or 45cm and nearest end of pattern sequence. Knit 2 rows st.st then 10 rows on waste yarn. Release from machine. Pull out 40 needles. Place work back on machine with 2 sts to each needle then work 1x1 rib for 56 rows. Remember last row on highest tension for loose cast off. Repeat for other cuff. Sew up cuffs and ... Free Patterns Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:45:17 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/baby-hug-me-tight-t12.htm#14 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/baby-hug-me-tight-t12.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/hints-tips-and-tricks-f10/formula-for-round-yokes-t11.htm Teabag FORMULA FOR ROUND YOKES Try this formula as a sample then use it to suit yourself. Ideal to use with a fairisle pattern, any card can be used, but experiment to find the best kind. Start with a card which has about 40 rows to the pattern Cast on 100 sts and K 10 rows in normal st.st tension. Starting from the centre, transfer every 16 th st onto next needle. Put 16 th needle into N.W.P (non working position). Decrease tension 1 dot and knit *6 rows. Put every other 8 th ... Hints, Tips and Tricks Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:06:03 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/hints-tips-and-tricks-f10/formula-for-round-yokes-t11.htm#13 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/hints-tips-and-tricks-f10/formula-for-round-yokes-t11.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/machine-knit-edgings-t10.htm Teabag A 2, 3, or 4 STITCH CORD Cast on 2, 3 or 4 sts K. 1 row. Push in left part button (or set machine to knit 1 row and not knit the next). Move carriage back & forth until required length. B SHELL EDGING Needle selection l l - - l - - l l * Hand cast on. Knit 2 rows. Put needle marked * into H.P (holding position). Knit 4 rows. Put needle marked * back into W.P (working position) Knit 2 rows C TINY FLAT SHELL Needle ... Free Patterns Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:59:09 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/machine-knit-edgings-t10.htm#12 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/machine-knit-edgings-t10.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/hints-tips-and-tricks-f10/partial-knitting-t9.htm Teabag How to avoid holes when partial knitting. 1 On opposite side of carriage, put required number of sts into holding position. Knit across, then bring yarn under the inside needle in holding position, so that the yarn will go over the shank of the needle when you knit the next row. 2 On same side of carriage, bring 1 needle into holding position before knitting the row. This means that the yarn will self-wrap over the shank of the needle. It is a nice quick method of partial knitting, and ... Hints, Tips and Tricks Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:49:44 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/hints-tips-and-tricks-f10/partial-knitting-t9.htm#11 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/hints-tips-and-tricks-f10/partial-knitting-t9.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/baby-moccasins-t8.htm Teabag BABY MOCCASINS 2 ply Ten. 3-4 3 ply Ten. 5-6 Cast on 31 sts by hand. R1 - 4 Put 2nd & every following 4th needle into Hold and knit R 5 All needles in working position (W.P.) and knit R 6 - 7 Put 13 needles opp. Carriage to Hold and knit (wrap yarn) R 8 - 11 Bring 6 needles opp carr back to W.P. on next 2 rows Bring 7 needles opp carr back to W.P. on next 2 rows R12 - 14 Make eyelets by transferring 2 nd & ... Free Patterns Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:44:03 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/baby-moccasins-t8.htm#10 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/baby-moccasins-t8.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/santa-sox-christmas-decoration-t7.htm Teabag With white, leaving a tail about 18 inches (45cm), Cast on 19 sts Work 1x1 rib for 4 rows Change to red, knit st st for 20 rows Push 10 sts opp. End to carriage into hold plus 1 nearest carriage to hold. (Set machine to hold). *Knit 1 row. Pull the last needle knitted to hold* Repeat from * to * until 3 sts remain in working position. **Push the last st held to W.P, Knit 1 row** Repeat until 10 plus 1 sts in hold. Release holding button and knit across all sts. Knit 14 rows. ... Free Patterns Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:17:21 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/santa-sox-christmas-decoration-t7.htm#9 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/free-patterns-f3/santa-sox-christmas-decoration-t7.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/welcome-t1.htm Teabag Come on in and introduce yourself!!! Introduce Yourself Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:33:44 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/welcome-t1.htm#1 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/introduce-yourself-f1/welcome-t1.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-5-t6.htm Teabag 201.Hi brish I too have been hand knitting, but did have a play on the knitting machine today, trying out a few new ideas. I too have a new grandchild on the way, although not expected until Dec. Have you been doing lots for your "new arrival"? I've been told not to do too much as they've still got so much stuff left from the last baby, but you can't let the new arrival have NO new outfits, can you? tinybaldone 202.silly question i'm sitting here wishing i had the know how to ... Trademe Message Board Thread Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:14:55 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-5-t6.htm#6 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-5-t6.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-4-t5.htm Teabag 151.barb - I bought one on here recently, had awful trouble setting it up, and finally got in touch with a lady from the nz machine knitters society, and luckily she was expert, lived nearby and came and sorted it all out for me - no charge - BUT, she said I had paid far too much for it (which I didn't think I had) and said they often have them to give away! You could check out their website and see what they have available, but you do need to be a member to take advantage of any give-aways! kuaka 152.hi...thanks ... Trademe Message Board Thread Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:03:35 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-4-t5.htm#5 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-4-t5.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-3-t4.htm Teabag 101.thanks tinybaldone, I'll look into that next week sometime, been out all day at a snooker tournament (and again tomorrow) and then Monday I have an order to do, so will investigate a bit further as soon as I get the chance. Freezing cold up here ladies, wet and windy too! kuaka 102.Hi kuaka Don't envy you being out in this weather - I'm assuming that it's the same at your place as it is here. We've had sun, lightning, thunder, squally rain and hail. Coldest I've been so far this winter. ... Trademe Message Board Thread Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:02:13 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-3-t4.htm#4 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-3-t4.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-2-t3.htm Teabag 51.i never had a wool winder until a few months ago when i got my knitting machine and i dont know how i got on with out it!!! just about every ball of wool i own has been rewound and they all look so pretty, oldgummy told me i could even do my twisted cords using it and it is so much easier and they look very professional hehe...fantastic invention!!!! Now i need someone to come and show me how to work the double bed knitting machine... teabag75 52.i've hand myhank wool winder for a ... Trademe Message Board Thread Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:00:18 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-2-t3.htm#3 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-2-t3.htm http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-1-t2.htm Teabag ***Knitting Machine Thread*** 1.***Knitting Machine Thread*** A few weeks ago i bought a knitting machine off here, its just a basic one but its really neat and i just love it...and then blow me down, while cleaning out some space up stairs, theres another one, but this one is a double bed one with punchcards and does lots of fancy things which im not sure about yet, but i thought maybe with all the interest in knitting machines lately i would start a thread!!! teabag75 2.Teabag, ... Trademe Message Board Thread Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:59:03 GMT http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-1-t2.htm#2 http://machineknittingnz.forumotion.net/trademe-message-board-thread-f4/here-is-the-thread-from-the-trademe-message-boards-part-1-t2.htm