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Sponge bar

The silly thing is when I took the old one out the hard part was on top and the sponge underneath. But the sponge part had all the needle marking on it, so should I put the new one in the same way with the hard bit on top. The other problem is that I thought the sponge bar would solve is that when I put my needles to the D position they all raise up at the back and I can’t knit with them like it. Any suggestions?

Hello
The retaining bar goes in with the sponge facing down on top of the needles to hold them flat to the needle bed.
Hope this helps
AndeeKnits
Andee Knits
2009-08-13 14:33:04
Yes you are correct the sponge bar should be metal up and sponge down. You are probably having the problem of the needles rising at the back because you have not held the needles down when putting the sponge bar in. I usually use a small rule and gradually push the sponge bar along pressing down on the needles at the same time. I hope this solves your problem. Kind regards. Linda
Linda Collins
2009-08-13 14:33:04
Hi this may sound silly too but are you putting the sponge bar under the needles or on top. I ask as you seem surprised that the needle markings are on the sponge they should be as the sponge bar goes over the top of them. You need to press them down with one hand passing the sponge bar through the gap and on top of the needles. As you go along you need to keep pressing the needles down or the bar will not go any further unless they are. This may be the reason that they are essentially trying to come out when you put them in D. Not sure if this is the solution to your problem but hope it helps.
Best wishes
Carole
Carole
2009-08-13 14:33:04
Hello
The retaining bar goes in with the sponge facing down on top of the needles to hold them flat to the needle bed.
Hope this helps
AndeeKnits
Andee Knits
2009-08-13 14:33:04
Yes you are correct the sponge bar should be metal up and sponge down. You are probably having the problem of the needles rising at the back because you have not held the needles down when putting the sponge bar in. I usually use a small rule and gradually push the sponge bar along pressing down on the needles at the same time. I hope this solves your problem. Kind regards. Linda
Linda Collins
2009-08-13 14:33:04
Hi this may sound silly too but are you putting the sponge bar under the needles or on top. I ask as you seem surprised that the needle markings are on the sponge they should be as the sponge bar goes over the top of them. You need to press them down with one hand passing the sponge bar through the gap and on top of the needles. As you go along you need to keep pressing the needles down or the bar will not go any further unless they are. This may be the reason that they are essentially trying to come out when you put them in D. Not sure if this is the solution to your problem but hope it helps.
Best wishes
Carole
Carole
2009-08-13 14:33:04

i am just getting started

I have been asked if i can knit single blankets for charity , i am a complete novice and wandered if anyone can point me in the right direction i thought this would be good to begin with. any help would be welcome as i am not sure where to start from cast on to casting off! lol

Hello
I would suggest that you try and find a local club where you will get lots of inspiration and help from knitters of all levels.
If not contact me and I will point you in the right direction!
AndeeKnits
Andee Knits
2009-08-13 14:33:04
Hello
I would suggest that you try and find a local club where you will get lots of inspiration and help from knitters of all levels.
If not contact me and I will point you in the right direction!
AndeeKnits
Andee Knits
2009-08-13 14:33:04

Substitute Yarn for Bramwell Artistic?

My pattern calls for Bramwell’s Artistic. I have various types of other yarns e.g. Hush Knit, sable crepe, Cascade, etc and am not sure if any of these can be used please advise or recommend.

You can normally find some on ebay if you keep an eye or Yeoman are currently making there own version called Aurora which is very similar to it.
hgvpilot
2009-08-13 14:33:04
Hello
The main thing is to knit a tension swatch! As long as your yarn can match the tension of the pattern any yarn will do!
Yarns do vary in the way they hang etc. though so if it is for a skirt you may want to find a yarn that hangs well!
AndeeKnits
Andee Knits
2009-08-13 14:33:04
You can normally find some on ebay if you keep an eye or Yeoman are currently making there own version called Aurora which is very similar to it.
hgvpilot
2009-08-13 14:33:04
Hello
The main thing is to knit a tension swatch! As long as your yarn can match the tension of the pattern any yarn will do!
Yarns do vary in the way they hang etc. though so if it is for a skirt you may want to find a yarn that hangs well!
AndeeKnits
Andee Knits
2009-08-13 14:33:04

Calling Liverpool

She bought a recent copy of MKM and was so interested in the articles that she’s dug out her Brother 830. It’s some years since she’s done any knitting and if you think you can help, drop us a line and we’ll put you in touch.

selling a machine

We have been emptying my mother-in-laws house and she house a number of knitting machines and lots of accessories. Is there a market for them or if not perhaps charities or colleges we could donate them too. It seems a dreadful waste just to take them to the tip. I would be most grateful for any advice.

You could always try one of the second hand retails such as heathercraft etc. Or of course advertise them in Machine Knitting Monthly.
hgvpilot
2009-08-13 14:33:04
i am after a chunky bed machine and a linker please contact me if you can help
crafty
2009-07-27 21:26:36
I’m very new. I just bought a used brother KH-836. I paid over $200 for the knitting unit and the shipping. She sent the wrong cast-on combs – do you have any of those? Also I’d like to find other carriages for it. Any thing that might go with it might help in the future.

I’m disabled so any thing I don’t have to pay a lot for will be a help.
Thank you so much.
Margaret

blue12477
2009-06-02 20:15:08
Hello I may be interested in purchasing a standard gauge machine as I only have a Brother Bulky one.

Contact me if you want
Kathi

Kathi
2009-05-25 19:28:13

Looking for a bolero pattern

Thanks
Sylvia

Hi There is a pattern for a childrens shrug in MKM october 2008.
It looks like a cut down version of a cardigan it has 3 buttons and short sleeves. in 4ply.
chest measurements are 64/69/74 or 25/27/29″
Is this what you are after
regards Pat
rusty
2009-05-26 12:10:19
Hi There is a pattern for a childrens shrug in MKM october 2008.
It looks like a cut down version of a cardigan it has 3 buttons and short sleeves. in 4ply.
chest measurements are 64/69/74 or 25/27/29″
Is this what you are after
regards Pat
rusty
2009-05-26 12:10:19

Help needed please

Please could you let me know if there is a Machine Knitting club in Gt Yarmouth/Gorleston area for beginners

Thanks

Hi I just bought a used brother H-836. I don’t know how to use it. If anyone is nearby me and can show me how I’d really appreciate it. I have alzheimers and even though it came with directions I can’t understand them.
Thank you so much.
Margaret
blue12477
2009-06-02 20:15:08
hi
there are some tutorials on you tube for getting started. try typing in setting up machine and casting on etc. when i started knitting i joined a college course but i dont know if they run them where you live. hope you have some successs.
rina
2009-05-27 01:43:13