Childs Hand Muff

Many years ago I knitted my children hand muffs with a pattern which I’m sure came from a Machine Knitted News pattern (and I’m talking at least 20 years). Now my grandaughter has found her mum’s original and would like one of her own……..but I can’t find the pattern, nor remember how I did it!

Has anyone got a pattern which I can use / adapt?

Many thanks
Susie

Hi Susie

Can’t help with the MKN design but in the December 2005 issue of MKM there’s a pattern for a woman’s muff and hat knitted in pile knitting, together with a 2-page article about pile knitting on Silver Reed and Brother machines. The muff could easily be adapted for a child and the magazine is still available at £2.50 plus 75p postage. (Sorry, Royal Mail increased the postage today!)

Anne
2009-04-06 19:00:03
Thanks Anne, I’ll look into that!
Susie
2009-04-09 11:14:56

Jumper Pattern

I am looking for a pattern of a short sleeved jumper published in back copy of MKM June 2006 issue 101.

The jumper was in a dark plum colour,with flowers embroidered here and there. It was sent in by Linda Ireton who is a member of the Sweatshop Knitting Club based in Bispham. I would be very greatful for any positive replys.

Thanks.

I have the pattern. If you would like it and can send me an email address I can email it to you.
Lesley Albutt
2009-04-06 09:48:42
Hi

Copies of the June 2006 issue of MKM are still available and the cost is £2.50 plus 65p towards p&p. Just e-mail or call Anne on 01628-783080 and we can send you a copy.

Anne
2009-04-06 15:31:20

Toyota Sponge Bar

Specifically, a Toyota 901 sponge bar – can anyone help please?

Thanks

Hi

Please contact either Heathercraft Metropolitan Undy Yarncrafts or Uppingham Yarns because all of them can supply a sponge bar to fit your Toyota machine. They all welcome personal shoppers or offer mail order. Don’t forget to mention the make and model number when ordering.

Anne
2009-04-06 15:38:00
Have you tried BSK?

They have an Ebay shop and used to stock Toyota spares at one time.

Knitmaster sponge bars are the same width as the one from the Toyota 901 so you could try using one of those instead.

Don’t buy one for a Brother machine as they are too wide.

We usually buy ours at Knitting Machine shows – they are usually cheaper at the shows and it saves on postage costs.

jack-and-jill*42
2009-06-04 10:38:19
I bought a knitmaster Sponge bar at the nottingham show and it fits perfectly thankyou to all for the help given I just need to find the time to do the knitting now I find that the toyota 901 knits beautifully especially the lace (I have always ben a jones knitter )I was given this machine including the intarsia and lace carriages and the only piece of equipment that I am having trouble with now is the knit tracer(equivalant to the jones knit leader) I have looked inside but cannot see why it won’t work I have been a knitter for nearly 30 years so will sort it out somehow. Celia
manor
2011-01-02 18:13:59

Spare parts for old Passap?

I have a super old Passap Automatic Knitting machine, (manufactured in 1958) with ribber which is missing the stripper which screws onto the front of the lock (carriage) and which enables one to use the single bed on its own.

Many thanks

Hi

Please contact Metropolitan because they have an excellent selection of spares for most Passap machines. They can also let you have a free catalogue of all machines and accessories. Call them on 01270-628414 or e-mail metromachineknit@btconnect.com

Anne
2009-04-06 15:41:36
Hi Anne Thank you so much for your help. Sadly no luck at Metropolitan. Must keep an eye on ‘For sale’ notices and hope a machine comes up sometime !
Mrs.Edith Campbell
2009-04-08 20:20:55

Brother Linker KA-8310

I read with great interest the article about the Brother Linker KA-8310 in this month’s magazine. Does anyone know if I can use it on my Silver Reed LK50 machine?

No – it will only work on Brother Standard Gauge machines.
jack-and-jill*42
2009-03-26 11:52:53
No – it will only work on Brother Standard Gauge machines.
jack-and-jill*42
2009-03-26 11:52:53

950i Lace Carriage

Does anyone know whether it is possible to use a lace carriage from a Brother punchcard knitter and use it on the 950i electronic?

Thanks for any help.
Marie.

Hi Marie

I don’t think you can use the punchcard model – the Electronic version has a little magnetic piece which presumably reads the pattern.

You can use one from other Brother Electronics like the 910 or 940.

We have a spare from a 940 machine that will do the job for you.

Do you need the Rails as well?

Kind regards
jack-nd-jill*42

jack-and-jill*42
2009-03-25 10:35:56
Thanks for the offer but I managed to find one at last. I am however also missing the spanner the metal piece that holds the carriage in place when packing the knitting machine up template and accessory box if you or anyone else can help with that would be very grateful.

Regards.

R. Quail
2009-04-01 13:32:40
Hi Marie

I don’t think you can use the punchcard model – the Electronic version has a little magnetic piece which presumably reads the pattern.

You can use one from other Brother Electronics like the 910 or 940.

We have a spare from a 940 machine that will do the job for you.

Do you need the Rails as well?

Kind regards
jack-nd-jill*42

jack-and-jill*42
2009-03-25 10:35:56
Thanks for the offer but I managed to find one at last. I am however also missing the spanner the metal piece that holds the carriage in place when packing the knitting machine up template and accessory box if you or anyone else can help with that would be very grateful.

Regards.

R. Quail
2009-04-01 13:32:40

Where should I start?

Where should I start? What is the best route for an absolute beginner? Your advice would be so helpful.

Thanks
Maggie

Hi Maggie
My advice would be to start with a basic punchcard model to get used to how the machine works. Once you understand the basic workings and how the machine knits the different stitches you can then decide whether you feel the need to upgrade. I have knitted on a puchcard machine for years and produced some lovely garments.

I would try and find a club near to you as well where you can pop along and have a chat to people already knitting. Most clubs have a machine and there is nearly always someone willing to show new starters the basics.

I enjoy passing on my knowledge to other knitters as do many others who enjoy the craft and I hope this helps.

Please reply if I can help any further.

Mandy
2011-12-02 19:33:20
Hi Maggie

Please e-mail Anne at the magazine and let her know where you live. We’re sure she can set you on the right road.

Anne
2009-04-06 15:44:11
Hi Maggie
Machine Knitting is a lovely pastime and brings out your creative side. I have been machine knitting for about 2 years and I’m self taught because there are no clubs in my area regretfully. I started on the Silver Reed LK150 mid gauge which is a nice easy machine to master. I now have a Silver Reed SK280 and find it a lovely machine to work on. I bought several basic books on eBay which I found very helpful and still refer to them. MKM is an excellent learning tool well worth buying each month. Hope this gives you some encourgagement to have a go.
Kind regards
Shirley
SHIRLEYM
2011-12-02 19:30:44
Hi Maggie
Hopefully by now you’ve been able to work out how to use these wonderful machines. I’m very new to machine knitting and I have a Brother 950i with attachments. I trawled through eBay when I got my machine this year and found tapes and discs that were tutorial. The ones I found really good were by Barbara Stubbs. She teaches really clearly and the filming is very good so you can actually see everything she’s doing. I got mine on eBay and keep referring to them.
Kind regards
Mary
scary007
2011-12-02 19:32:59
Hi Maggie
I have found the Diana Sullivan tutorial videos are extreamly good – just google ‘diana natters’.
Kind regards
Julia
Rovergirl3
2011-12-02 19:28:53

Are you an AOL user?

The captcha box is used on any page where you upload content to the site. It shows a word that you have to enter in order for the form to submit properly, and is used to prevent spam.

However, AOL users will have found that they were unable to enter the word correctly. This is because the first time that an AOL user visits a page, AOL will store a copy of that page on its server. Then, when the AOL user goes back to see that page, instead of showing them a page from the site, AOL shows them the one stored in its memory instead. It does this to save money, and unfortunately it causes problems on pages where certain bits of content change (such as the captcha box).

So, until Matt can find a way of getting round this problem, we’ve removed the captcha box from the site.

I’m sorry for the trouble it’s caused you, and thank you for letting us know about the problem – we’re ‘on the case’, so to speak!

Best wishes
Anne

i have found your web site for the first time but as thise is a new pc i am having trouble so will be back i have your magasine sent to me every month best wishes eileen barratt
eileen barratt
2009-03-21 18:47:30

Machine Knitting Club in Vienna

We have been growing continuously and now we are thirteen. We meet once a month chatting about knitting exchanging patterns, showing our knits etc. We all come from very different backgrounds. Our youngest member is 24 and our oldest in the eighties. I always go to the meetings with MKM magazines, explaining and translating patterns into German.

If any knitter happens to come to Vienna we would be glad to meet her (or him?).

Kind Regards from Vienna
Bettina

Hello!
I am living in Budapest but am American. I am looking for supplies and wool yarns in Vienna for my Brother standard gauge machine. I would love to come shopping in Vienna even this Friday if I knew where to go!
Thanks! Julia
julbulka
2012-10-20 14:41:05

Are you an AOL user?

The captcha box is used on any page where you upload content to the site. It shows a word that you have to enter in order for the form to submit properly, and is used to prevent spam.

However, AOL users will have found that they were unable to enter the word correctly. This is because the first time that an AOL user visits a page, AOL will store a copy of that page on its server. Then, when the AOL user goes back to see that page, instead of showing them a page from the site, AOL shows them the one stored in its memory instead. It does this to save money, and unfortunately it causes problems on pages where certain bits of content change (such as the captcha box).

So, until Matt can find a way of getting round this problem, we’ve removed the captcha box from the site.

I’m sorry for the trouble it’s caused you, and thank you for letting us know about the problem – we’re ‘on the case’, so to speak!

Best wishes
Anne

i have found your web site for the first time but as thise is a new pc i am having trouble so will be back i have your magasine sent to me every month best wishes eileen barratt
eileen barratt
2009-03-21 18:47:30