Knitting Machines

Knitting Machine Workshop

3-Part Knitting Machine Workshop Materials Fee: $26

Text: Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters by Susan Guagliumi

Pre-Workshop Homework

Guagliumi, pages 1-19.

Workshop #1 Homework

• Read Guagliumi.
  • Review Ch. 1.
  • Read pages 33 - 49.

• Create two swatches, each approximately 30-40 stitches wide and 30-40 rows long.
  • Review the manual before using the machine. Please follow each step in the manual until you have the process memorized.

Copies of the manuals are available at the space. You can also download the pdf's here.

• • KH930 (standard) pages 7-18
  • KH230 (chunky) pages 9-13

Workshop #2 Homework

• Make two Tension swatches (40 stitches wide for Chunky, 60 stitches for Standard). Record the dial setting for each (either with holes, knots, or write it down). Bring to next workshop.

• Create or find a 2-color image for fairisle knitting: 40 to 60 pixels wide, and about as many pixels high. You may want to keep in mind how long the floats will be. Longer than 5 stitches can be tricky. File format: 1 bit b/w bitmap is ideal.

Reading Homework:

• Read Guagliumi 49 - 53 on holding stitches. (Suggested additional reading 54-81.)

• The KH-930 Manual
  • Loading patterns: Pdf pages 38 – 41.

• • Programming your own patterns, Knitting Patterns: Pdf pages 83 —87. (Suggested reading: Variation Keys 47-56)

The Img2Track pdf guide Don't worry about the section about the divided neckline on page 4.

If you have a Mac, I suggest installing the software and walking through it per the instructions. FYI, the sequence of button presses is the same as the sequence described in the Brother manual on page 3.

Workshop #3 Homework

• Produce a knitted swatch using the img2track software for patterning. Bind off the stitches. Due within 2 weeks of Workshop #3.

• Create two swatches, each approximately 30-40 stitches wide and 30-40 rows long.
  • Review the manual before using the machine. Please follow each step in the manual until you have the process memorized.

Copies of the manuals are available at the space. You can also download the pdf's here.

• • KH930 (standard) pages 7-18
  • KH230 (chunky) pages 9-13

Useful Links

Chart to determine tension dial setting.

Diana Sullivan's Video Tutorials the "Diana Natters On" series.

Order your own weights.