Machine Knitting Magazine from Dec 1979
I have just returned to machine knitting after a gap of 20 years and my memory is not what it was! I have two punched cards, which I once used to make a baby shawl in a tuck lace effect stitch. I cannot recall the needle settings but I do know the pattern came from Machine Knitting something, in the December 1979 issue.
Does anyone have a copy? It was a square shawl, the centre being knit from one card and the edges from another.
Angela Reed
Following on from your answer may I ask another question? I too am confused about this part of the shaping when transferring to the Knit Leader. I have never used mine.
If I want to copy a pattern from MKM which for example is sized for DK and I want to knit in 4-ply – how do I transfer the measurement so I get the correct size from 4-ply wool onto the charting device? Can you also explain how I draw the armhole curve shoulder shaping and neckline to ensure that my decreases are correct? Thank you so much.
Mary
The pattern diagram gives the total depth of the armhole as D = 19 [21.25 23.5] cm. In the pattern the armhole shaping is worked over 30 [34 34] rows which works out at about 7 cm for the first size and about 8 cm for the second and third sizes.
The straight section is therefore 12 [13.25 15.5] cm or thereabouts. I hope this helps you draw the pattern on your Knit Radar. Having just checked through the other patterns in MKM the total armhole depth is always measurement D.
Kind regards
Sue
Following on from your answer may I ask another question? I too am confused about this part of the shaping when transferring to the Knit Leader. I have never used mine.
If I want to copy a pattern from MKM which for example is sized for DK and I want to knit in 4-ply – how do I transfer the measurement so I get the correct size from 4-ply wool onto the charting device? Can you also explain how I draw the armhole curve shoulder shaping and neckline to ensure that my decreases are correct? Thank you so much.
Mary
Guild of Machine Knitters’ Weekend of Workshops and Lecture
The Slip Stitch ‘hands-on’ workshop investigates slip stitch, especially petal slip stitch and other related highly textured fabrics. Participants must bring their own knitting machine, table and accessories.
For the Mixed Media ‘hands-on’ workshop, Denise Musk says that this will be challenging for anyone not familiar with using their sewing machine in combination with machine knitted fabric. However, it does stimulate individuals to try out new techniques. It’s essential that a sewing machine is in full working order and that the operator knows how to thread and use it, as there will not be time for Denise to set up machines which the user does not understand. Participants must bring their sewing machine, threads, accessories and so on. Village hall tables will be available.
During the Mixed Media lecture, Denise will show garments made over the last few years using many combinations of machine knitting, crochet, machine embroidery, fabric painting, embellishment and other relevant textile crafts. Denise also invites knitters to raise any topical related subject for general discussion. This is not a ‘hands-on’ workshop, but is sure to be of great interest. For more information about Mixed Media, see page 7 of the August 2006 Guild of Machine Knitters’ Newsletter and pages 13, 20 to 23 of the August 2009 Newsletter.
Shoulder measurements
I have the Sylvia Wynn book Knit to Finish. When measuring, it states to measure across the shoulders. It also says to give a mean measurement. Can anybody tell me where on the shoulders to measure. Thank you.
Regards Sue.
French Electronics
I live in France and would love to make contact with other double bed knitting machine owners.
Kind regards, Penelope Skea
My name is Maggi Bloice and I live in Brittany, as a knitting machine collector I have several of the Singer/Superbas and they are incredible machines, I find that France (or Brittany) in my case is a bit of a desert for machine knitters, I did advertise a few years ago for interested parties to contact me and I had a few responses but most were too far away.
kind regards,
Maggi
Shona
Double Jacquard
In response to the query about this stitch/yarn thickness and 1×1 patterning, 4 ply is too thick for Double Jacquard. Effectively it has become an 8 ply fabric. 1×1 patterning always causes problems with LILI buttons. You get a sort of ragged zigzag. The only solution I have found is to revert to striper backing, or try a double length 1×1 pattern.
Thread Lace
All of the stitches knit across the work, it’s just the edge five or six stitches that miss. I have tried loosening and tightening the tension to no avail. The worst side for missing was the left, the side nearest the fine thread. I use a Knitmaster 580 and have set the pattern two or three stitches in.
Just a thought – do you need to use extra weight on the edge stitches?
Regards Sue
Just a thought – do you need to use extra weight on the edge stitches?
Regards Sue
Knitting Machine Cabinet Wanted
Does any one know of a knitting machine cabinet and storage cabinet/bench that is in good condition and is for sale?
I am looking to purchase one in a light coloured wood and am able to collect within a reasonable distance from Lincoln
There is a cabinet on eBay at the moment but it’s in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Item No. 150449901607; ends 6th June at 18:52.
The starting price is £30.
Regards
Sue.
Double Bed Jacquard Help!
Firstly, many manuals say that I should be using approx tension 4 for 4ply. When I tried that it was almost impossible to pass the carriage from one side to the other. I cannot knit lower than tension 7 (which is still pretty tight) – am I doing something wrong?
Secondly, and most importantly, I am not happy with the way that the stitches line up. One of my patterns have a feature of alternate colour stitches in a row (i’ve attached an image of part of the design, as well as the final result). Once knitted the stitches of the same colour clump together, almost creating a line.
The same applies to the back… I have knitted this on birds-eye setting (lili) and again, they are almost lines.
If anyone can explain why this is happening I would be extremely grateful. I’ve read every manual and searched the web, without any luck!
Please help!
Zara
A Bird’s eye pattern won’t work with the LILI setting. You might try a double length 1×1 but sorry I can’t remember what card number that is for Brother. Nancy
A Bird’s eye pattern won’t work with the LILI setting. You might try a double length 1×1 but sorry I can’t remember what card number that is for Brother. Nancy
The pattern diagram gives the total depth of the armhole as D = 19 [21.25 23.5] cm. In the pattern the armhole shaping is worked over 30 [34 34] rows which works out at about 7 cm for the first size and about 8 cm for the second and third sizes.
The straight section is therefore 12 [13.25 15.5] cm or thereabouts. I hope this helps you draw the pattern on your Knit Radar. Having just checked through the other patterns in MKM the total armhole depth is always measurement D.
Kind regards
Sue