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| cable | 11/8/2009 |
Q: Please, how to stitch cable CR3LP and CR3RB. thanks
A: I found this site on the new ...
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| buying a second hand knitting machine | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Im trying to buy a second hand knitting machine. I wont use it too much or for anything too fiddley. ...
A: I do not know for sure but I did find this reference to a 151 using Google Knitmaster (Chunky ...
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| knitted edging | 10/11/2009 |
Q: How do you make a tassel looking edge on a hem line without making tassels?
A: I,m not sure if this is the look you are going for but I take several strands of yarn, about 10 ...
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| Casting on Stitches | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I cast on stitches then knitted 21 stitches from a stitch holder and now I need to cast on more ...
A: One way is to increase multiple stitches at the beginning of a row is to knit into the first stitch ...
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| can this be done & how?fi2hs | 9/7/2009 |
Q: how can i use a pattern that calls for 4ply yarn & i want to use 3ply yarn?
A: Check the original pattern for gauge. You could try using larger needles and see if you can match ...
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| Knitting Machine Question | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have a Brother 810 RrIBBING ATTACHMENT it is correct for my knitter. I am unable to get it to ...
A: Put a few needles in work on both beds. Release the ribber to the lowest position. Remove any yarn ...
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| knitting machine??? | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I am not sure how light of yarn or how bulky I may use on this machine...any help with this? 2. Is ...
A: I was a Toyota dealer in the mid 80's and found it to be a very good machine. One problem might be ...
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| knitmaster 700 - carriage jam | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I used to do a lot of machine knitting but due to circumstance it has not been out of the box for ...
A: You can try this shop in Indiana. http://www.knitknackshop.com/ You can also repair the retainer ...
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| Knitmaster F370/270 carriage jam | 6/2/2009 |
Q: both carriages will go over empty needles separately, but when the connector is in place the ...
A: The first thing I would double check is to see that the carriages are fully "seated". The next ...
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| Knittmaster 700 won't cast on | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My partners Mum has recently given me her old Knitmaster 700 to help with a buisness I'm trying to ...
A: The first thing I check is the retaining bar that holds the needles in place. If that is flat it ...
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| Knittmaster 700 won't cast on | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My partners Mum has recently given me her old Knitmaster 700 to help with a buisness I'm trying to ...
A: The first thing I would check is the retaining bar. Have you tried to do an e-wrap cast on and ...
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| Garter Stitich on knitting machine | 3/4/2009 |
Q: The instructions on our booklet vaguely tell me how to complete a garter stitch could you please ...
A: Lets say you want to knit a white scarf in garter stitch. I would e-wrap on over 40 stitches using ...
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| Garter Stitich on knitting machine | 3/4/2009 |
Q: The instructions on our booklet vaguely tell me how to complete a garter stitch could you please ...
A: In hand knitting, a true garter stitch pattern is to knit a row, turn, knit a row, turn, etc. To do ...
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| toyota ks950 knitting machine | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have followed the book on putting the card in, but the card doesn't turn by its self is it suppose ...
A: It has been ages since I worked on a Toyota but yes, the pattern card should turn, one row for each ...
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| tension | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I am having great trouble getting the tension correct on my Brother KH970 so that it correlates with ...
A: I'm not aware of a tension "rule" but the higher the tension on the main carriage knob, the larger ...
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| Brother Knit Eldorado Model 35 or KH 35? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I found a Brother Knit Eldorado Model 35? I need any information you can give me about this Knitting ...
A: I don't know very much about this machine. I do not know where you could find a manual. Perhaps ...
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| knitting pattern | 11/10/2008 |
Q: in instruction of knitting what is the meaning of place marker and what is the meaning of *
A: A marker is usually used to mark where a pattern starts. Markers are little round plastic circles ...
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| first time circular needle user ....help! | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a baby hat...cast on 76 stitches, next row k2,p2 to end of row. But stitches 75 and ...
A: It should come out. There are 19 sets of 4 stitches each in 76 stitches so 75 ans 76 should be ...
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| how to convert hand knitting patterns to machine knitting ones | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have got a load of hand knitting patterns and would like to convert some into machine knitted one. ...
A: The first thing I would do is knit up several stitch gauges at different tensions to get the gauge ...
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| SRP6ON RIBBER | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Silver Vicount.SK280 knitting machine,and she is having trouble attaching the SRP6ON ribber to it.Is ...
A: I don't have any photo manuals. Maybe one of these sites could get you a manual or have more info ...
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| Getting scarves to lay flat | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My Mother has knit some scarves (she is 93 yr old) and now discovers the edges curling up....is ...
A: I would lay a soft thick towel on a flat surface and pit the scarf so it lays flat. Then I would ...
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| Toyota knitting machine | 9/24/2008 |
Q: i have just been given a Toyota KS777, i followed all the instructions for setting up and manged to ...
A: Knitting machines are symmetrical. They also need oil. It sounds like one of the levers is "stuck". ...
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| yarns | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i don't know if you'll be able to help me as you live in the US but you mention that you know about ...
A: I usually use a thin sport weight or baby yarn. That would be a 3/15 ply. I did buy some beautiful ...
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| Knitking pc bulky machine | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am trying to sell this machine. I know nothing about knitting or knitting machines. I am having ...
A: Knitking is a Japan-made machine. It works like a Brother or a Studio. The yarn I use is 4-ply ...
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| Ribber question | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I bought a used (I believe new)ribber it has all the parts but a book. It is Studio (printed in the ...
A: The stitches on the ribber needles knit with the "right" side or pearl stitch, facing you. The ...
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| guage | 7/23/2008 |
Q: "I am a novice knitter. I wanted to knit sweater. I got the pattern from freepatterns.com, and it a ...
A: When knitting a sweater with ribbing the gauge is taken on the main body of the sweater. The ...
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| Interchangeable circular needle sets | 7/14/2008 |
Q: would like to buy a set of the interchangeable knitting circular needle sets, but are they as good ...
A: I have a set like this and I use it a lot. It's good to have all the sizes in one place. The only ...
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| pattern in Rebecca magazine #34 | 6/1/2008 |
Q: On Pattern # 2 - "sweater with check pattern" your directions for rows 1-10 are for 2 colors.. then ...
A: I am not familiar with Rebecca magazines so I don't have an answer for your color change. Could ...
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| Empisal Knitting Machine Manual | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I was recently given an Empisal Machine, but without the manual. Can you help me find one? The ...
A: I am not familiar with this machine but I went to Google and found this: ...
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| Ribber | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have only been machine knitting for a year. Last November I bought a Brother Standard Gauge ...
A: I do not have any DVD's or videos in my collection. I did find this on ebay ...
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| empirial knitmastmaster 360 | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have just been given a single bed knitmaster 360 but it has no cast on instructions can anyone ...
A: I will try and help you. Give me a little time to try and find a manual for you. In the meantime, ...
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| Knitting: an easy way to change to another colour | 4/29/2008 |
Q: i need an easy way to change to another color because I'm trying to make a scarf.
A: In mid-row, leave a tail of yarn about 4 or 5 inches of the yarn you are currently using. Leave a ...
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