1) Rewind the yarn onto cones, preferably the wide topped ones.
2) Place cone (s) in shallow microwave proof container and pour hot water round.
3) Cook for about 4 minutes. My microwave is tiny and only 750 degrees, so I’m severely constricted as to height and width. With bigger microwaves you may have to rethink the length of time and power. The important thing is to not let the water dry out. In my opinion, steam never kills acrylic, it’s only the appliance, the (iron or whatever) that does the damage.
4) Remove cones from microwave and allow yarn to dry on the cone. It doesn’t matter if the yarn gets wet, it just takes longer to dry. My photo shows three cones of 4-ply in the microwave which is my limit. Best wishes from Nancy Marchant in Oz.
Anne
Tots To Teens
She knitted it with six weaving sections and made a very good job of it. Next I think it will be the Ann Baker shrug, because it’s very fashionable for an 11-year old and an ideal project for her to make. Both Heather and I thank you very much for the magazine. Best wishes from Carol Cochran
Knot’s Landing
It’s a lot of fun to fiddle with, so look it up now at http://birrell.org/andrew/knotwork/ and enjoy!
Winning Ways
I’d like to say how much I’m enjoying MKM, it gets better every month. Beryl’s Classwise has been like a godsend to me whilst I’ve been improving my knitting. I’ve just completed the Tie Back cardigan by Alison Dupernex which turned out lovely, so much so that my daughter took one look at it and asked if she could have it. For someone who wasn’t keen on home made knitwear she seems to have acquired quite a few garments that I’ve knitted. Still, that’s kids for you! I’m now trying out my own version of Alison’s lovely design in English rib and I hope it turns out well. Keep up the good work Anne and I hope to see you at the next show. Kind regards, Shirley Marsden in Doncaster.
Button Hunt
However, I went on the internet and found wwwduttonsforbuttons.co.uk who have the largest collection of buttons ever seen on my screen. I enquired and they even sent me samples for me to see. I returned the unwanted items and this is a wonderful service for us knitters who cannot find buttons. Hopefully this information maybe of help to you for others who have the same problem. Once again thank you for your help. Best wishes from Barbara Edwards
Lucky Strike
I always read my MKM from cover to cover, but I don’t have room to store the issues, so I just take out the patterns and articles that interest me and have built up quite a comprehensive file now. Keeping like with like, it’s very easy when I want to find a particular item. I keep them together under headings such as punchcards, edgings, scarves, baby, child, adult and the funny odd things that crop up from time to time. Thus I’m very grateful that the magazine has given me all this information and also keeps me up-to-date with the goings on in the machine knitting world. Thank you once again and yours sincerely, Chris Tanner
Yateley MKC
Although our numbers are low, we’ve recruited several enthusiastic new members over the last year. As funds are diminishing we run the meetings among ourselves with only one speaker a year. We’ve been doing ‘Back to Basics’, as we believe that we all need this from time to time however long we’ve been knitting and it’s proving very popular. We’ve a monthly competition with everyone voting for their favourite (with tiddlywinks!) and points are awarded towards a yearly winner. We also have a charity night and a Christmas meal.
If anyone is interested in joining us on the second Wednesday of the month (except August) from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm in Room D1.6 at Yateley School, please contact me on 01252-660250 or e-mail sandracornwall@ntlworld.com. I’d also like to mention that Jenny Barker and I have started knitting classes as these seem to be very thin on the ground. We have our own building and can offer group or individual tuition. Great magazine so keep up the good work. Best wishes from Sandra Cornwall
Brother pattern cartridge
I have both a Brother KH900 and KH965. I have a pattern cartridge that I use with Pattern Book 5 on the 900 and I have been told that I can use it also on the 965. I have been unsuccessful in doing this and wonder if my information is wrong. If so do you know if a cartridge is available for the 965?
Many thanks for any help.
Mrs G Adams
PS The Scottish Machine Knitter’s AGM at Alva was brilliant!
Hi
Is it okay to ask if the pattern cartridges are available for the Brother KH900? I would really appreciate details of where to find one.
Thanks in advance for any help Hilary
Is it okay to ask if the pattern cartridges are available for the Brother KH900? I would really appreciate details of where to find one.
Thanks in advance for any help Hilary
hilarysmum
2011-07-04 19:46:54
Hi to both of you
There is a Lace Pattern Cartridge on eBay; item number: 110715988688
The starting price is £45 and the seller states that it can be used in the complete range of Brother Electronic machines.
Hope this may be of some use to you; these items do occasionally turn up on eBay so it is worth checking the listings.
Regards
Sue
There is a Lace Pattern Cartridge on eBay; item number: 110715988688
The starting price is £45 and the seller states that it can be used in the complete range of Brother Electronic machines.
Hope this may be of some use to you; these items do occasionally turn up on eBay so it is worth checking the listings.
Regards
Sue
Sue P
2011-07-16 19:49:47
Brother KL116 Knit Leader
The feeding lever is too far from the carriage for the rows to register and even doing it manually, the forward feed seems to be about a quarter turn at a time but I can do a reverse easily. I have taken it apart and nothing seems to be broken or worn and I’ve looked on youtube to see if there’s a picture of its usage, but no. Do I abandon this part of my machine, although it seems like a very good idea.
Can anybody help please?
Marilyn
Hi
I’ve had the same sort of problem. My husband managed to bend it forward to the right position but now it only rotates right to left properly but left to right only goes about quarter turn. I’ve not used it for 13 years and have just got it out of the loft. I’ve put it down to wear and tear and I’m trying to find a cheap one to replace it as the dial is cracked and it’s missing the clutch button. It does sound in a sorry state doesn’t it. I know all this doesn’t help you but at least you know that someone else is in the same position.
I’ve had the same sort of problem. My husband managed to bend it forward to the right position but now it only rotates right to left properly but left to right only goes about quarter turn. I’ve not used it for 13 years and have just got it out of the loft. I’ve put it down to wear and tear and I’m trying to find a cheap one to replace it as the dial is cracked and it’s missing the clutch button. It does sound in a sorry state doesn’t it. I know all this doesn’t help you but at least you know that someone else is in the same position.
jotyrrell
2011-08-30 11:47:11
Ribber alignment
Hi
I have a Brother 850 and ribber, which desperately needs a good service after 20 years out of use. I have been unable to find anywhere locally (Halifax, West Yorkshire) and wonder if anyone can help?
I have replaced the sponge bar and the main bed works just fine. However, when the ribber is in place it just doesn’t pick up the yarn. The needles look to be in the correct position and I feel it may be the carriage. I look forward to any information or advice anyone may be able to provide.
Thank you in anticipation
Kind regards
Sue Stead
If you go into Google enter ‘ribber alignment brother 850’
In the results second one down when I looked there is an ebay guide by Supercub the title is’ Knitting
machines part 2 Adjusting a Brother ribber’ which worked great for me give it a try I have it in my favorites so I don’t lose it!
In the results second one down when I looked there is an ebay guide by Supercub the title is’ Knitting
machines part 2 Adjusting a Brother ribber’ which worked great for me give it a try I have it in my favorites so I don’t lose it!
daisymay
2011-04-07 10:13:42
If you go into Google enter ‘ribber alignment brother 850’
In the results second one down when I looked there is an ebay guide by Supercub the title is’ Knitting
machines part 2 Adjusting a Brother ribber’ which worked great for me give it a try I have it in my favorites so I don’t lose it!
In the results second one down when I looked there is an ebay guide by Supercub the title is’ Knitting
machines part 2 Adjusting a Brother ribber’ which worked great for me give it a try I have it in my favorites so I don’t lose it!
daisymay
2011-04-07 10:13:42
I had no time for it but now I’ve started and I just love it. I have a question and it may be a bit stupid? I saw this message concerning unravelling yarn that’s completely unknown to me but I’m absolutely sure it’s something very useful. Can anyone tell me why you do it and explain how will the yarn changes after having been steamed?