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Knitting Machines

Learning

For self study, please use the Knitting Machine Workshop Syllabus 2014. This provides a detailed outline for mastering the Brother machines.

Knitting Machine Office Hours are held every Monday, 7-9pm, open to the public. If you plan to attend, please RSVP on the PS1 Meet Up page. http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/

Resources

Manuals

Brother KH230 Manual

Brother KH930 Manual

Passap

Technique

Brother Knitting Techniques

PDF library of Brother guides, manuals, and pattern books.

Additional Tutorials

"Diana Natters On" Video Tutorials

Chart to determine tension dial setting.

How to sew two knitted pieces together.

Weaving in the ends.

Latch tool bind off video. This method is probably best suited for the chunky machine.

Media Files

Brother 230 Cheat Sheet Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf

Chart to convert hand knit instructions to machine knitting:

Part 1 Media:Conversions_Made_Simple_pt1.pdf

Part 2 & 3 Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf

Pattern for a 4.5 mm needle pusher (1 x 1), for producing with the laser cutter and 1/8" acrylic - it may be very hard to see because the stroke is only 0.05 mm or so. Media:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg [1]

Useful Links

Pattern Generator: Cellular Automation and Mazes

Knit Knack Shop: accessories and cone yarn

Ravelry's machine knitting page. The forum is a priceless source of advice and info. Free registration required.

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 == Knitting Machines ==
-[[Brother_230_knitting_machine]]
+[[Brother 230 knitting machine]]
 [[Brother KH-930 Knitting Machine]]
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-== Workshops ==
+== Learning ==
-[[Knitting_Machine_Workshop_Syllabus_2014]]
+For self study, please use the [[Knitting Machine Workshop Syllabus 2014]].
+This provides a detailed outline for mastering the Brother machines.
-== Useful Links ==
-=== Free Tutorials ===
+Knitting Machine Office Hours are held every Monday, 7-9pm, open to the public.
+If you plan to attend, please RSVP on the PS1 Meet Up page.
+http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/
+== Resources ==
-[https://files.secureserver.net/4szMyVbbbwuBZk Brother Knitting Machine Techniques Book].
+===Manuals===
-[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Knitting_Machines#Class_2_Syllabus Tutorial books] for Brother Knitting Machines
+[https://app.box.com/s/mcmj46ouiwy5wmzyf0atk0qk4xkrc9wf Brother KH230 Manual]
-"Diana Natters On" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials]
+[https://app.box.com/s/3fidjur9mu1nm29ldff5kjq4vgb8t7nl Brother KH930 Manual]
-=== Before you knit ===
+[http://web.archive.org/web/20140523063946/http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com:80/PASSAPManualsMagazines.php Passap]
-Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]]
+===Technique===
-Chart to convert hand knit instructions to machine knitting:
+[https://app.box.com/s/w0218dqvl4ih56dz6cg1jiz7xv9s54os Brother Knitting Techniques]
-Part 1 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple_pt1.pdf]]
+[http://web.archive.org/web/20140528032112/http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com:80/BrotherFreeManuals.php PDF library of Brother guides, manuals, and pattern books.]
-Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]]
+=== Additional Tutorials ===
+"Diana Natters On" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials]
 [http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html Chart to determine tension dial setting.]
-Pattern Generator: [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2148 Cellular Automation] and [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2062 Mazes]
+How to [http://www.yarn-store.com/technique-seaming-row-to-row.html sew two knitted pieces] together.
+[http://www.purlbee.com/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2011/7/14/weaving-in-your-ends.html Weaving in] the ends.
+Latch tool bind off [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNZIlT7zfw video]. This method is probably best suited for the chunky machine.
+=== Media Files ===
+Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]]
+Chart to convert hand knit instructions to machine knitting:
+Part 1 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple_pt1.pdf]]
-Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn]
+Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]]
 Pattern for a 4.5 mm needle pusher (1 x 1), for producing with the laser cutter and 1/8" acrylic - it may be very hard to see because the stroke is only 0.05 mm or so.
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 [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]
-=== After you knit ===
-How to [http://www.yarn-store.com/technique-seaming-row-to-row.html sew two knitted pieces] together.
+=== Useful Links ===
+Pattern Generator: [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2148 Cellular Automation] and [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2062 Mazes]
-[http://www.purlbee.com/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2011/7/14/weaving-in-your-ends.html Weaving in] the ends.
+Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn]
-Latch tool bind off [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNZIlT7zfw video]. This method is probably best suited for the chunky machine.
-=== General Info ===
 Ravelry's [http://www.ravelry.com/groups/machine-knitting machine knitting page]. The forum is a priceless source of advice and info. Free registration required.
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