I saw a picture of Nina’s book No. 2 and like the knitted V neck longline jumper on the front cover. Does anyone know where I can get a pattern for this? Would the pattern be in the book?
Matt
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
4 PLY WOOL
I have recently purchased my first knitting machine so that I can make 4 ply garments for my grandchildren. In the past I have done a lot of hand knitting, usually in DK, and have had access to a wide range of lovely patterned and random dyed wools. Now that I’ve started machine knitting I find that the choice of 4 ply wools is rather drab – the only random dyed wools I can find on the internet tend to be sold in 100g packs for socks, usually 100% wool and VERY expensive.
Can anyone suggest where I can purchase colourful 4 ply wool?
I run an internet business and I have some brand new 4 ply in in lots of fun colours at the mo.
Please feel free to contact me via ebay hgvpilot site address http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/thread-yarn-and-fabric_Machine-Knitting-Yarn_W0QQ_fsubZ8561037QQ_sidZ362716500QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322
hgvpilot
2009-03-02 13:26:34
Hi, I recently bought some 4 ply yarn
from the Silver Reed website. They are selling a few nice cones of yarn at half price, some for as little has £2.00 for 400 gms.
Hope this helps
Shirley
from the Silver Reed website. They are selling a few nice cones of yarn at half price, some for as little has £2.00 for 400 gms.
Hope this helps
Shirley
SHIRLEYM
2009-04-17 21:24:57
Help setting up Toyota in Lincoln
I have aquired an old (new condition) knitting machine. It is a Toyota Elena7 without instructions. Is there anyone in Lincoln who could help me set it up & use please. Or any Knitting Machine Lessons available. Thank You
Thank You Cassie but need help in Lincoln. Had a couple of machines years ago but don’t know how to set this one up. If I did I could manage to work it from other books/video. No instructions at all you see. Pleased you found a group I used to go to one in Lincoln. No Knitting Machine Shops at all now.
Thanks again – Sylvia
Sylvia
2009-03-19 23:20:47
I have just taken the plunge and after having aquired an old Brother KH710 which has been under the bed for about eleven years I desperately wanted to find help in the area. Imagine my surprise when I found a group of people in Donington Lincolnshire. It’s just up the road for me and I went along for the first time last Thursday with my machine and I received such wonderful help. This is the web site of where they meet :~
http://www.therubyhuntcentre.org.uk/_files/ruby_hunt_centre_leaflet.pdf
Hope it is of some help if you don’t find anything nearer.
Cassie
2009-03-10 16:48:32
Toyota Elena 7 Knitting Machine Instruction Manual
I’m being given an old (new condition) knitting machine without instructions. If anyone could supply these or a copy I would be very grateful. All expenses paid.
Thank You – Rosie Lincoln
Knitting with alpaca
I have been trying to knit lace patterned scarves on my Emperial knitmaster with alpaca yarn, but it keeps laddering and getting stuck. I have tried changing the tention but nothing works, however if I use acrylic yarn it works perfectly. Please help.
Hi If the Alpaca Yarn you are using is 2ply or less then you should use the close knit bar which is the long white plastic bar or if you haven’t already tried a little weight that may help solve the problem.
Kind regards
Linda
Linda Collins
2009-02-22 10:17:10
Hi If the Alpaca Yarn you are using is 2ply or less then you should use the close knit bar which is the long white plastic bar or if you haven’t already tried a little weight that may help solve the problem.
Kind regards
Linda
Linda Collins
2009-02-22 10:17:10
Nina was wearing this design at the Nottingham Show this weekend and it looked fabulous! She sells the pattern and you can contact her at PO Box 32503 London W3 8GD. Drop her a line now and she’ll let you have full details.