In my earlier machine knitting days, I had a lovely jumper pattern. It was portrayed in a deep wine colour and was a lady’s jumper with a lacy bodice and a yoke. I think it was a Jarol pattern, but I can’t be too sure about this. The mill was in Milnsbridge, Yorkshire and I used to go direct to the mill to buy my yarn, which was a silky texture. I also knitted samples of this jumper for them. I’ve searched eBay and other sites for patterns, but to no avail. Can anyone help me please?
Drop shoulder pattern
Hi
I’ve just returned to knitting after many years absence and no longer have any patterns. I’d like to start again with an easy drop shoulder crew neck design for children. I just wondered if anyone could point me towards instructions for a child’s 22 to 24 inch pattern using standard 4-ply yarn?
Hi
If you still need the drop shoulder pattern I could send you an e-mail attachment with a copy of my multi-size pattern. I would need your e-mail address to do this though.
I have only just started knitting again after not doing it for a number of years and used this pattern to knit my one year old granddaughter a jumper for her recent birthday.
Otherwise you can get patterns off eBay or from Bedford Sewing and Knitting who still do mail order. Hope this helps.
Lesley
If you still need the drop shoulder pattern I could send you an e-mail attachment with a copy of my multi-size pattern. I would need your e-mail address to do this though.
I have only just started knitting again after not doing it for a number of years and used this pattern to knit my one year old granddaughter a jumper for her recent birthday.
Otherwise you can get patterns off eBay or from Bedford Sewing and Knitting who still do mail order. Hope this helps.
Lesley
leanne47
2011-12-01 20:32:47
Liverpool knitting club needs members!
Want to learn a new skill or maintain an existing one whilst knitting for charity? If the answer is ‘yes’ then why not join the north Liverpool machine knitting club, also known as Knit Wits. Members meet every Wednesday from 7.00 to 9.00 pm at the YMCA in Park Street, Bootle L20 9AD. Everyone is welcome!
Stitches won’t stay on ribber needles
Hi Patricia
Check that the ribber cast on comb is hanging freely and not getting caught under the machine. You might have to pull down on it for several rows until it does hang properly.
Regards
Sue.
Check that the ribber cast on comb is hanging freely and not getting caught under the machine. You might have to pull down on it for several rows until it does hang properly.
Regards
Sue.
Sue P
2011-10-05 17:55:44
Dear Patricia
I had the same experience and a repairman suggested the following:
I had the same experience and a repairman suggested the following:
Your cast-on comb with the weights must hang straight so check after every few rows to make sure it still hangs straight.
Set the tension on the ribber slightly looser.
I pull on my knitting every two or three rows to pull the work down otherwise it starts to bundle up at the needles.
Have the yarn feeder slightly looser than tighter.
Bent needles create havoc and if you don’t have a few needles in stock swap them with the end needles until you can replace them.
Hope this helps
Kind regards
Heilette
Heilette
2011-11-04 16:53:10
Has anyone Skype on their PC?
I’ve hand knitted for years but about a month ago I was given a
Brother knitting machine with lots of attachments and I don’t know were to
start as I have never used one before. I’m keen to learn, but we have no
clubs were I live and I know no-one with a machine who can help me – hence my request for someone with Skype.
Thank you, Ann
Hi Ann If you will email me I will give you my skype address or you can give me yours then we can get you knitting on the machine hopefully.
Regards Joan
Regards Joan
Joannie
2011-11-05 14:19:11
yes i have skype. just email me on barbara.roblin@ntlworld.com and i’ll contact you. i have a brother 950i and also some old magazines that might be of help to you. my friend is wanting to be rid of some of her wool cones as she’s moving house and has limited room. let me know asap if you want any and i’ll try to get some.it might help you to get going on a more economic budget.
cheers
b
cheers
b
barbararoblin
2011-11-05 14:19:11
Hi there
I have Skype and can give you some of my help if you like? Evenings are best with me 8.30pm onwards or odd times in the day. I am new to Skype by the way. I have many knitting machines and have been knitting on and off for over 20 years.
Also try “youtube” on the internet search for “machine knitting” you will find lots of great videos on there too to help you in the meanwhile.
cheers
Paula
squibbitus
2011-11-05 14:19:11
Dear Anne
I have skype but not near my machine. I could help if I can I have a brother 890 with ribber and some attachments. I have knitted for quite a few years….my e.mail address is janetoakley@tiscali.co.uk
Regards
Janet
I have skype but not near my machine. I could help if I can I have a brother 890 with ribber and some attachments. I have knitted for quite a few years….my e.mail address is janetoakley@tiscali.co.uk
Regards
Janet
joakley
2011-11-05 14:19:11
Tension
Hi
I’m just getting back to machine knitting and need help on the subject of tension. Is there anyone who can help me with the recommended tension on a Passap for stocking stitch, tuck and Fair Isle using Panama and Yeoman 50/50. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Hi Elaine
Welcome back to machine knitting.
Panama is a 4 ply yarn so try stocking stitch at stitch size 6 to start with. Single bed tuck and Fair Isle would probably use the same stitch size.
50/50 is a 2 ply yarn so it is not advisable to knit stocking stitch with a single strand of it but if you want to try stitch size 4 1/2 used 2 ends together it would knit as a 4 ply. For double bed patterning using a single strand try stitch size 3.
You might have to tighten or loosen the stitch size slightly to get the feel you want but these should give you a starting point.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Sue
Welcome back to machine knitting.
Panama is a 4 ply yarn so try stocking stitch at stitch size 6 to start with. Single bed tuck and Fair Isle would probably use the same stitch size.
50/50 is a 2 ply yarn so it is not advisable to knit stocking stitch with a single strand of it but if you want to try stitch size 4 1/2 used 2 ends together it would knit as a 4 ply. For double bed patterning using a single strand try stitch size 3.
You might have to tighten or loosen the stitch size slightly to get the feel you want but these should give you a starting point.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Sue
Sue P
2011-10-05 18:15:47
Hi Elaine
Welcome back to machine knitting.
Panama is a 4 ply yarn so try stocking stitch at stitch size 6 to start with. Single bed tuck and Fair Isle would probably use the same stitch size.
50/50 is a 2 ply yarn so it is not advisable to knit stocking stitch with a single strand of it but if you want to try stitch size 4 1/2 used 2 ends together it would knit as a 4 ply. For double bed patterning using a single strand try stitch size 3.
You might have to tighten or loosen the stitch size slightly to get the feel you want but these should give you a starting point.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Sue
Welcome back to machine knitting.
Panama is a 4 ply yarn so try stocking stitch at stitch size 6 to start with. Single bed tuck and Fair Isle would probably use the same stitch size.
50/50 is a 2 ply yarn so it is not advisable to knit stocking stitch with a single strand of it but if you want to try stitch size 4 1/2 used 2 ends together it would knit as a 4 ply. For double bed patterning using a single strand try stitch size 3.
You might have to tighten or loosen the stitch size slightly to get the feel you want but these should give you a starting point.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Sue
Sue P
2011-10-05 18:15:47
Sensor cam for KH970
Hi Karen
A bit of exploring on the ‘Net’ has revealed that the part number of this item is 418729001.
I found a website for an American business which sells this part.
Their address is www.baystateoffice.com/g-carriage-sensor-cam-418729001 and the price is $9.41.
They do not say that they ship wordlwide but if you contact them it may be possible to get them to send you one.
Hope you are successful.
Regards
Sue.
A bit of exploring on the ‘Net’ has revealed that the part number of this item is 418729001.
I found a website for an American business which sells this part.
Their address is www.baystateoffice.com/g-carriage-sensor-cam-418729001 and the price is $9.41.
They do not say that they ship wordlwide but if you contact them it may be possible to get them to send you one.
Hope you are successful.
Regards
Sue.
Sue P
2011-10-21 21:26:37
Hi Karen
A bit of exploring on the ‘Net’ has revealed that the part number of this item is 418729001.
I found a website for an American business which sells this part.
Their address is www.baystateoffice.com/g-carriage-sensor-cam-418729001 and the price is $9.41.
They do not say that they ship wordlwide but if you contact them it may be possible to get them to send you one.
Hope you are successful.
Regards
Sue.
A bit of exploring on the ‘Net’ has revealed that the part number of this item is 418729001.
I found a website for an American business which sells this part.
Their address is www.baystateoffice.com/g-carriage-sensor-cam-418729001 and the price is $9.41.
They do not say that they ship wordlwide but if you contact them it may be possible to get them to send you one.
Hope you are successful.
Regards
Sue.
Sue P
2011-10-21 21:26:37
Yeoman Panama yarn
Hi
I have taken out my Passap and Knitmaster knitting machines after over 20 years. I bought from eBay June Brereton’s book of Yeoman Panama Summer Tops and have the right yarn, but the pattern says to use a reel of knit-in elastic for the rib. Do I need to use this or is there an alternative way of doing the rib?
Thanks.
Knitaholics Spectacular
I would like to thank all the exhibitors for coming to our show and taking their chance with us. We had 150 people through the doors, coming from far and wide. Thank you to all the visitors and to all our club members. They worked very hard keeping the teapot going. Also a big thank you to Iris Bishop who once again gave a fantastic talk.
Patricia Dadson
Simpleframe knitting
This is a small frame, will sit on your lap. It is very well made. The company details are as follows:- Frame Knitting Ltd, PO Box 115, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3TJ. Tel 04427-71759. These details are out of date and having found the company name I have discovered that the company closed in 2009. I also have a handwritten letter to Machine Knitting Monthly, a ‘new magazine’, ordering the new magazine along with the Simpleframe supplement containing 2 patterns a month, hints and tips, news and letters. The directors of the company were P J Reilly and S A Reilly. Can anyone shed any light on this subject? I am beginning to feel like a detective!
Hi
I remember some patterns and articles in a series in some old magazines. I can’t remember which one and despite trawling through my collection I can’t find them again.
I did some research at the time as I wanted to try out the loom knitting myself and my son made a small wooden loom for me to try but I never persevered and put it away. The patterns were attractive and different to ones achieved with needles.
I did find some looms and patterns for sale on eBay in America and I’ve Googled and found this site today It’s http://frameknitting.com/
Good luck with your new frame knitter. By the way it can also be called a loom or a rake.
I remember some patterns and articles in a series in some old magazines. I can’t remember which one and despite trawling through my collection I can’t find them again.
I did some research at the time as I wanted to try out the loom knitting myself and my son made a small wooden loom for me to try but I never persevered and put it away. The patterns were attractive and different to ones achieved with needles.
I did find some looms and patterns for sale on eBay in America and I’ve Googled and found this site today It’s http://frameknitting.com/
Good luck with your new frame knitter. By the way it can also be called a loom or a rake.
Heathercoral
2011-10-10 19:16:27
Loom knitting is becoming very popular here in the USA. I have three big chain-type stores in my area and all of them sell different types of frames. There’s one to make hats or round items and even one that’s is supposed to make socks.
I used to use a little frame knitting machine called a Knitty Noddy I think it was called. We used to make them as kids out of a wooden thread spool with 4 or 5 little nails. There are all kinds of books available here for the larger frames. Check out the Hobby Lobby Michaels or AC Moore websites. Also Amazon probably has books on using this type machine as well as pattern books.
I am a very impatient knitter and I feel the frame is just a little faster than hand knitting. I like the zip zip zip of my machine to produce two or three inches of fabric – as long as I’m not hand manipulating a fancy pattern.
Good luck.
Ronny
Ronny
2011-10-10 19:15:58
Posted by: Ronny
Email: makyrie3699@yahoo.com
Email: makyrie3699@yahoo.com
Loom knitting is becoming very popular here in the USA. My local hobby stores I have 3 big chain type stores in my area all sell different types of frames. There is one to make hats or round items and even one that is supposed to make socks. I used to use a little frame knitting machine called a Knitty Noddy I think it was. We used to make them as kids out of a wooden thread spool and 4 or 5 little nails. There are all kinds of books available here for the larger frames. Check out the Hobby Lobby Michaels or AC Moore web sites. Also Amazon probably has books on using this type machine as well as pattern books. I am a very impatient knitter and I just feel the frame is just a little faster than hand knitting. I like the ZIP ZIP ZIP of my machine and I have two or three inches of fabric if I’m not hand manipulating a fancy pattern.
Good luck
Ronny
Anne
2011-10-05 17:07:04
I am trying to get a hold of a SimpleFrame knitter. I think it is different from loom or frame knitters that others have mentioned. I think it works like a manual machine where you move the needles with your hands instead of a carriage (but I’m not sure. See the link below which gives a picture with explanation.
http://www.knittingmachinemuseum.com/Simpleframe.php#
I would be interested to hear if you figure it out.
Lindawer
Lindawer
2011-11-05 14:19:11
Hi
There is a Simpleframe knitter on eBay UK at the moment it has about a day to run there is also a pattern for a lady’s jumper.
Hope this may be of some use to someone.
Regards
Sue.
There is a Simpleframe knitter on eBay UK at the moment it has about a day to run there is also a pattern for a lady’s jumper.
Hope this may be of some use to someone.
Regards
Sue.
Sue P
2011-12-02 23:02:30
Hi
I just won one of these yesterday at my spinning guild’s annual auction day. It seems to be in good working condition just a bit dirty. I’m looking for an instruction book to help me cast on and off. I thoroughly understand the detective work involved in some of these older pieces. My knitter has a “Pats. Pending” sticker on it and that should help me date it if someone else can find the British patent number. It’s nice to know that it’s probably 1980s.
Thanks Susan
I just won one of these yesterday at my spinning guild’s annual auction day. It seems to be in good working condition just a bit dirty. I’m looking for an instruction book to help me cast on and off. I thoroughly understand the detective work involved in some of these older pieces. My knitter has a “Pats. Pending” sticker on it and that should help me date it if someone else can find the British patent number. It’s nice to know that it’s probably 1980s.
Thanks Susan
ssommers
2012-02-13 20:59:42
Hi
I’ve just won one of these at my spinning guild’s annual auction and I’m looking for an instruction manual. It works but I’d like to clean it up and start a new piece. I need the cast on and off instructions if anyone has them.
I’ve just won one of these at my spinning guild’s annual auction and I’m looking for an instruction manual. It works but I’d like to clean it up and start a new piece. I need the cast on and off instructions if anyone has them.
My Simpleframe knitter has a patent pending sticker so I went looking for the patents. United States Patent US4542632 Great Britain Patent number: GB2096650A
Publication date: 1982-10-20
Applicant: REILLY PATRICK JAMES
I assume this is the same P J Reilly that owned the Frame Knitting company and it helps me date my knitter to approximately 1983-84. I love finding these older odd pieces! It’s fun doing the detective work.
ssommers
2012-01-30 15:56:03
I haven’t gotten around to scanning these yet. I hope to tomorrow night. Send me an email address if you want me to send a copy. I think I have the instruction book and one pattern book. I have only set it up once so far. I haven’t played much with gauge and tension.
Linda.
Linda.
ljcno3@gmail.com
Lindawer
2012-02-14 11:19:26
I can send you a copy of what came with the one I bought on eBay. I’ll get them out tonight after I get home from work.
Linda
Lindawer
2012-02-13 20:59:42
Anyone know where I can locate one of these? Have tried eBay but the search came up showing no items matching my description.
kazbill
2012-07-04 17:59:09
I received this from a reader on Oct 5 2012 and offer it to anyone who may be interested in it.
Hi Linda
Whilst looking for a Simpleframe knitting machine I came across your comment and email address. Because I am not registered to “Machine Knitting Monthly” I am unable to comment and wonder whether if you think my input is relevant you might do so for me.
Kind regards and many thanks
Janeen Russell (South Africa)
The Simpleframe from Quicknit was a finalist in the Prince of Wales Award Scheme for Industrial Innovation & Production 1983/1984
The UK Patent no is 2096650 and Taiwan 18668
Being a hoarder of bits and pieces of paper that I might just look at at some stage sometimes pays off. It did a few years ago when I found a leaflet I received in the early ’80’s at a demonstration of this little machine. Having found the name of the person who held the patent in South Africa I decided to track him down only to find he had passed away. Next step was the patent office where I got the full details of manufacture. I gave it to someone who thought he might be interested but found that the components would be too expensive to make.
Incidentally there were video tapes (VHS or Betamax) intended for schools showing the assembly and operation.
The patent has lapse which means that should anyone want to start manufacturing them it shouldn’t cost much to purchase. Judging by the interest I am sure the investment would be worth it. I would definitely buy one and I am sure that there are plenty of welfare organization who would too.
Lindawer
2012-10-20 14:41:05
My mother was a prolific hand and machine knitter and gave me one of these machines (the one in the ‘museum’ photograph above) at some point in the eighties. My children were small and I didn’t have time to learn it properly at the time. Now my mother has passed on and I don’t have any paper work for it. If any of you would be willing to share instructions or patterns I would be very grateful.
Suzanne
strevis@cablerocket.com
strevis
2013-02-26 14:52:37
If you still need the drop shoulder pattern I could send you an e-mail attachment with a copy of my multi-size pattern. I would need your e-mail address to do this though.
I have only just started knitting again after not doing it for a number of years and used this pattern to knit my one year old granddaughter a jumper for her recent birthday.
Otherwise you can get patterns off eBay or from Bedford Sewing and Knitting who still do mail order. Hope this helps.
Lesley