2010

Knitmaster 700 query

Many thanks
Peggy

Hi Peggy,
I’ve just had a look on eBay.com and found that the same point cams fit the SK 260, 360 600 700 and 740. I have 2 right cams and 1 left cam and 2 yarn separators which I do not need and some spare (duplicate) punchcards. They came in a box of punchcards I bought but I do not have a Knitmaster machine.

You are very welcome to them. If you email me with your address I will send them to you.

Regards,
Sue

Sue P
2010-04-04 15:03:18
Just recieved the above Mailey from Sue.
Will keep you all posted. Peggy.
peggyp
2010-04-05 09:19:21

Coned yarn storage

Many thanks
Alan

I have purchased large plastic boxes {with little roller type wheels }
Yard is sorted eg.4ply Chunky Weaving and hand knitting.The boxes are stacked and my yarns which have been stored for a good number of years are in perfect condition.
Happy knitting!
Bev
Beverley
2010-03-25 19:56:43
A search in Google for ‘coned yarn storage’ found:
www.camillavalleyfarm.com/weave/bobbinracks.htm – ready made cone storage.
Also http//sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa122898.htm has a page about making your own storage for thread bobbins which can be attached to the wall. It should be possible to scale it up for yarn bobbins.
Hope this is of some use
Sue.
Sue P
2010-03-25 19:56:43
If you are a practical person with some D.I.Y. skills you can drill several hles in a suitable board and fix borrm handles cut to length to the board. This will allow the cones to slide onto the cut down handles for a cheap and practical storeage.
peggyp
2010-04-03 19:57:10

Patchwork Gallery, Fair Isle Variation

I tried the dotted grit with DAK7 on my Brother KH965. However, I did not get the nice stripes but a dotted picture, same as the chart. What am I doing wrong?
Thank you for any hint
Birgit

Hello Birgit
I think you only need the first row of the pattern to repeat so that the same needles are selected on every row.
Regards
Sue
Sue P
2010-03-14 00:04:37
Hello Birgit
I think you only need the first row of the pattern to repeat so that the same needles are selected on every row.
Regards
Sue
Sue P
2010-03-14 00:04:37

End of the cold weather?

Many of you ask repeatedly for inspiration and I hope we can provide it this month. There’s an amazing Andy Holden exhibit at the Tate until 10th April and I can’t wait to go into London to see it. Yes, your eyes aren’t playing tricks : there’s machine knitting at Tate Britain! Andy broke a Knitmaster and Silver Reed machine before seriously injuring a Brother chunky during his epic knit-in. The result is absolutely awesome and I’ll include a feature in the next couple of days.

I’ve had more inspiration on from the next generation of Oz knitwear designers. Tony Bennett has sent us some great examples of their work and not one of them had any experience with machine knitting at the start of their year. Tony was a tutor at his local college and I wish he was over here to share his undoubted talent with us. Interestingly, lots of the yarn the students used was from Yeoman so we can replicate some of the ideas.

For those of you who like to attend workshops with eminent names in machine knitting, I need to mention that there’s a rare opportunity to work with Iris Bishop on an individual basis from July 19th to 23rd. It’s hands on and you’ll experiment with single and double bed fabrics, in preparation for textiles and garments. It’s for Japanese machines only, but single or double bed. Places are strictly limited and for more details please call 01270-628414.

Good luck with your endeavours and happy knitting.
Anne

New Retail Website from JC Rennie

Please visit www.knitrennie.com to see our full range of greasy cones for machine knitting and weaving and our washed 50g balls for hand knitters.
Enjoy!

JC Rennie

Advices on Knitting Machines and Courses

I am a complete novice and am looking for some advice on knitting mahcines because I would like to buy one and do not know where to start.

Do you know any machine knitting courses in London or near by?
Is there someone out there who can help me?

Dear Chris10

The Guild of Machine Knitters is a good place to start for information on clubs and courses in the London area – www.guild-mach-knit.org.uk

The following website has lots of good links to information about machine knitting and machines – www.needlesofsteel.org.uk

Machine Knitting Monthly has organised an Exhibition at Bournemouth next weekend on Saturday 6 March – see the home page for details. I’ve attended the Croydon show in July over the last two years and there are a variety of exhibitors with a wealth of knowledge who would be able to advise you on what to buy as well as lots of lovely yarn and a fashion show of garments made on domestic machines. It’s a great day out.

Hope this is of help.

Best wishes

Needlesinatwist

needlesinatwist
2010-02-26 22:45:23
Hello Chris I’m in SW London if that’s any help? I’m not a tutor and def not an expert but I can work a machine! Best wishes Sue
Susie
2010-04-15 11:22:08

Brother double bed Jacquard

On reviewing my notes (taken long ago) to attempt double bed jacquard I have noted that there was a ‘Teach In’ article in the May 1990 edition of MKM (!!!) on jacquard knitting.
After so long, might some one have a copy of that magazine?

Alternatively can some one offer explicite instruction on how to programme the machine and actual knit jacquard successfully?
I am finding the instructions in various manuals that I have, rather confusing and I have had no success so far with my attempts.
Is it that difficult? My husband refuses to wear any fairisle sweater with floats until I master the jacquard tecqnique!
Jayangel

Hi Jayangel

Waste no time in ordering an excellent book from Metropolitan written by Yvonne Knapman. It’s for all Japanese Machines and called The Beginner’s Guide to Double Jacquard Knitting. It’s still sought after by machine knitters anxious to master this beautiful stitch. Yvonne’s book contains instructions on how to begin Double Jacquard which yarn to use tension guides and how to convert Fair Isle to Double Jacquard. It also includes a basic pattern for both adults and children and the cost is just £5 including postage. Yvonne has sold all of her copies but you can still buy the book from Metropolitan by calling 01270-628414.
Anne

Anne
2010-02-23 17:27:30
Thank you Anne.
On your recommendation I have ordered the guide from Metropolitan and awaiting delivery.

Thanks for your help!
Jayangel

jayangel
2010-02-25 10:11:06
Hi Jayangel

Waste no time in ordering an excellent book from Metropolitan written by Yvonne Knapman. It’s for all Japanese Machines and called The Beginner’s Guide to Double Jacquard Knitting. It’s still sought after by machine knitters anxious to master this beautiful stitch. Yvonne’s book contains instructions on how to begin Double Jacquard which yarn to use tension guides and how to convert Fair Isle to Double Jacquard. It also includes a basic pattern for both adults and children and the cost is just £5 including postage. Yvonne has sold all of her copies but you can still buy the book from Metropolitan by calling 01270-628414.
Anne

Anne
2010-02-23 17:27:30
Thank you Anne.
On your recommendation I have ordered the guide from Metropolitan and awaiting delivery.

Thanks for your help!
Jayangel

jayangel
2010-02-25 10:11:06

Full Needle Rib

I am following the manual instructions but am finding it really difficult to knit across the stitches. I am using Yeoman panama if that is any help. Is it normal to have to push with all one’s might to get the carriage to go across – I’m afraid of damaging the machine? I’ve increased the tensions but this doesn’t seem to make any difference.

Can anyone help me?
Many thanks.

Hello Alison
Panama is a 4 ply yarn and as such is at the upper limit of what a standard gauge machine can cope with on full needle rib. The carriage will be difficult to push across the needles as they have to cope with the extra thickness of the yarn zig zagging between the beds.

You might be better off trying a sample in 2 or 3 ply; it should be much easier to knit.
regards
Sue

Sue P
2010-02-23 09:35:02
Hi Alison

I couldn’t agree more with Sue don’t struggle any longer trying to push your machine to the limit using Panama and full needle rib. If ordinary 1×1 rib is a bit floppy then try 2×2 (2×1 industrial rib) for a really crisp finish. Knitting-in elastic used on the zigzag and circular rows only will give a neat tight edge. Panama is a beautiful yarn and your machine is a valuable asset. Enjoy both without asking either of them to perform the impossible.
Happy Knitting! Anne

Anne
2010-02-23 17:38:14
Hello Alison
Panama is a 4 ply yarn and as such is at the upper limit of what a standard gauge machine can cope with on full needle rib. The carriage will be difficult to push across the needles as they have to cope with the extra thickness of the yarn zig zagging between the beds.

You might be better off trying a sample in 2 or 3 ply; it should be much easier to knit.
regards
Sue

Sue P
2010-02-23 09:35:02
Hi Alison

I couldn’t agree more with Sue don’t struggle any longer trying to push your machine to the limit using Panama and full needle rib. If ordinary 1×1 rib is a bit floppy then try 2×2 (2×1 industrial rib) for a really crisp finish. Knitting-in elastic used on the zigzag and circular rows only will give a neat tight edge. Panama is a beautiful yarn and your machine is a valuable asset. Enjoy both without asking either of them to perform the impossible.
Happy Knitting! Anne

Anne
2010-02-23 17:38:14

Toyota KS901S

Hi
Yes they are the same machine – it’s the 901 bit that designates which model it is.
Hope you enjoy learning to use your machine; I have one and I’m really pleased with it.
Sue P
2010-02-23 09:35:02

Machinist needed to make 2 garments

My sister is putting together her final year collection for her fashion degree and needs some help!! It will be a long cardigan and depending on how long it takes and the cost, we might need another one very similar. If you are interested please email me direct at calliemeredith@hotmail.com.

Thanks
Callie