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
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.
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.
Specifically, a Toyota 901 sponge bar – can anyone help please?
Thanks
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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.
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
Regards.
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
Regards.
Where should I start? What is the best route for an absolute beginner? Your advice would be so helpful.
Thanks
Maggie
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.
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.
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Anne
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
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.
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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!)