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Line 1: + − == Knitting Machine Workshop ==+ − Instructor: [http://blog.jesseseay.com/ Jesse Seay]+ − 3-Part Knitting Machine Workshop+ − Each class is about 2 hours long, and includes homework. − Materials Fee: $26 + − *Note: fee is due one week prior to start of class (thru paypal), and used to buy materials for the workshop. The fee is non-refundable, however, you are welcome to sell your spot to someone else, prior to the first class. − Class size: 4 people. + − *Additional students may be added provided they bring their own machines.+ − Text: [http://www.amazon.com/Hand-Manipulated-Stitches-Machine-Knitters-Guagliumi/dp/143921980X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386961114&sr=8-1&keywords=hand+manipulated+stitches+for+machine+knitters Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters] by Susan Guagliumi. − *Purchase your own or read the PS1 copy by the machines. − == Pre-Class Homework ==+ − Guagliumi, Ch. 1 pages 1-19.+ + − + − Review parts of machine:+ − <blockquote> − #Bed − #needles − #Carriage − #Gate posts − #Sinker plate − #Tension mast − #Clamps − #Accessories: − #*Cast on thread − #*Tapestry needle − #*Cast on comb − #*Wax − #*Latch tool − #*Bodkin − #*Weights (and floor mat) − #*Comb − </blockquote> − Go over needle positions.+ − Watch what machine does, w/o sinker plate, for needles in each position.+ − Everyone practices putting sinker plate and carriage on, off.+ − Carriage settings: Normal (not Hold), plain knitting.+ − Thread the machine.+ − Note: On the 930, there is a metal tab on the back of the tension mast. Yarn must go '''under''' this tab to catch properly.+ − ----+ − − Cast on methods: − • Open – knit 5 rows. Remove the cast on comb and see what happens.+ − • Every other needle – Cast on EON (Guagliumi, p 35). Hang comb. Bring rest of needles into work, and continue knitting.+ − Knitting + − o Tension of yarn on mast – not spaghetti, not guitar string+ − o Tension of knit on needles – feel the weight on it, move weights every couple of inches+ − o Can’t change direction once needles have entered the carriage+ − o Push carriage - firm and steady+ − o Needles should end in a straight row+ + − Cast off+ − Gathering Stitch Bind Off (Guagliumi p44)+ − + − Once stitches are bound off, remove weights. Run empty carriage over needles to remove knitting from machine. + − − ---- − ===2nd Swatch=== − − How to determine tension: − − Read info on yarn package and − − Use Angelika’s yarn chart as a guide: − http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html − − • Cast On (EON) − − • Knit 5 rows. − − • Transfer a stitch to mark your place. − − • Change the T dial (generally no more than 2 #’s at a time). Write down the new T. − − • Knit 10 rows. − − • Transfer a stitch. Change the dial. Knit 10 rows. − − • Try 2+ more settings. − − • Where does the carriage run most easily? − − • Bind off and remove swatch from machine. Examine swatch and note the differences between each section. − − ---- − ===3rd Swatch=== − − The Tension Swatch − − ====Standard Tension Swatch==== − − #EON Cast on: 60 needles − #RC= 0 − #Knit 15 rows − #Change to CC − #Knit 2 rows − #RC=0 − #Knit 30 rows − #Using CC, hand-knit needles 21L and 21R. − #Knit 30 more rows with MC − #Change to CC − #Knit 2 more rows − #RC=0, change to MC − #Knit 5 rows − #Use transfer tool to transfer stitches and mark the tension dial setting. − #Knit 10 more rows. − #Bind off. − − ====Chunky Tension Swatch==== − − #EON Cast on: 40 needles − #RC= 0 − #Knit 10 rows − #Change to CC − #Knit 2 rows − #RC=0 − #Knit 20 rows − #Using CC, hand-knit needles 11L and 11R. − #Knit 20 more rows with MC − #Change to CC − #Knit 2 more rows − #RC=0, change to MC − #Knit 5 rows − #Use transfer tool to transfer stitches and mark the tension dial setting. − #Knit 5 more rows. − #Bind off. − − Abbreviations − *MC = main color − *CC = contrast color − *RC = row counter − *EON = Every Other Needle − − − − Cast off: − #Move T dial up 2 notches − #Knit a row of ravel cord. − #Leave a length of MC 3x the width, and cut. − #Switch to scrap yarn, knit 10 rows. − #Remove knitting from machine − #Finish later. − − ===Yarn Winding: Winding a center pull cake.=== − Threading the winder − − Winding at least 2x, changing directions − − Loose tension, no knots. − − Waxing while winding − − == Class 1 Homework == − *Read Guagliumi. − **Review Ch. 1. − **Read Ch. 2 on casting-on and binding off, pages 33-36, 44-48. We will do e-wrap cast-on (p 36) and back-stitch bind off (p 48) next class. − − *Knit two tension swatches. − **'''Review the manual before using the machine.''' Please follow each step in the manual until you have the process memorized. − − ***KH930 (standard) section on basic knitting, casting on. pdf pages 20-23 − ***KH230 (chunky) section on threading machine, basic knitting. pdf pages 9-13 − ***Recommended reading: Brother Knitting Machine Techniques Book. Section on knitting a tension gauge. Pages 72-73. Download [http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com/BrotherFreeManuals.php here]. − − Copies of the manuals are available at the space. You can also download the pdf's − − == Class 2 Syllabus == − ===Machine care=== − *Oiling/Cleaning the machine − *The Sponge Bar − *Changing needles − − ===Measuring tension swatches=== − − Formula to determine gauge. − − *Number of stitches divided by number of inches = stitches per inch − − *Number of rows divided by number of inches = rows per inch − − − Review Guagliumi's charts on page 8: formation of slip stitch. − ---- − − ===Swatch 1: Slip Stitch & Fairisle=== − ---- − Use a light color solid yarn for your main yarn (MC). − EON cast on, across 60 stitches. − Hang comb and weights. − knit 5-6 rows. − Carriage on Left. − #Using needle pusher, select eon starting 30L. Select both end needles. (Move selected needles to D). − #Put carriage in part. Knit 1 row. − #Using needle pusher, select eon starting 30L. Select both end needles. − #Knit 1 row. − #Put carriage in plain. Knit 2 rows. − #Select needles with pusher again, starting at 29L this time. Select both end needles. Knit 1 row. − #Select needles with pusher again, starting at 29L. Select both end needles. Knit 1 row. − #Put carriage in plain. Knit 2 rows. − #Repeat 1-9. − − Examine the emerging pattern and note the floats. − − Next, we'll do the same thing, this time using 2 different colors of yarn: main color (MC) and contrast color (CC). We'll switch colors every 2 rows. − #Knit 2 rows in MC. − #Switch to CC. − #Using needle pusher, select eon starting 30L. Select both end needles. (Move selected needles to D). − #Put carriage in part. Knit 1 row. − #Using needle pusher, select eon starting 30L. Select both end needles. − #Knit 1 row. − #Put carriage in plain. Switch to MC. Knit 2 rows. Switch to CC. − #Select needles with pusher again, starting at 29L this time. Select both end needles. Knit 1 row. − #Select needles with pusher again, starting at 29L. Select both end needles. Knit 1 row. − #Put carriage in plain. − #Repeat 1-10. − − When you're finished, knit 10 rows in MC, and remove knitting from the machine. − Examine both sides of the swatch. − ===Swatch 2: casting on/off with ravel cord=== − =====E wrap cast on===== − − =====Ravel cord cast on/off, back stitch bind off.===== − − ===Swatch 3: Shaping=== − Cast on EON, 60 stitches. − =====increasing stitches===== − on carriage side: − − *1 stitch: add one needle − − *multiple stitches: e wrap − − =====decreasing stitches===== − − opposite the carriage: − − *1 stitch: transfer to next needle − − *multiple stitches: crotchet off − − always move empty needles to A position − − == Class 2 Homework == − *Knit two tension swatches. − − *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.) − − *[http://machineknittingetc.com/downloadable/download/sample/sample_id/32/ 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) − − **[http://daviworks.com/knitting/downloads/img2track%20User%20Guide.pdf 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. − − == Class 3 Syllabus == − Img2Track fairisle. − − #Connecting the machine − #Loading a pattern − #Setting up carriage − ##Cast on − ##Move carriage left of turn mark − ##Turn on KC1 − ##Knit one row to select needles − ##Engage MC (or other patterning buttons.) Load contrast yarn. − ##Start Knitting − − − Holding and shaping stitches. − − == Class 3 Homework == − *Produce a knitted swatch using the img2track software for patterning. Bind off the stitches. Due within 2 weeks of Class 3. − − − == Useful Links == − − ===Before you knit=== − − [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] + − Pattern for a 4.5 mm knitting machine comb, 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]] − [[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. − − [http://www.purlbee.com/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2011/7/14/weaving-in-your-ends.html Weaving in] the ends. − − ===General Info=== − Diana Sullivan's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials] the "Diana Natters On" series. − PS:1's [[Brother_KH-930_Knitting_Machine]] − + − − − [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Knitting_Machines#Class_2_Syllabus Tutorial books] (as free PDFs) for Brother Knitting Machines
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== Knitting Machines ==
[[Brother 230 knitting machine]]
[[Brother KH-930 Knitting Machine]]
[[Passap Duomatic ("Pinkie")]]
== 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/
== Class 1 Syllabus ==
== Resources ==
===Manuals===
[https://app.box.com/s/mcmj46ouiwy5wmzyf0atk0qk4xkrc9wf Brother KH230 Manual]
[https://app.box.com/s/3fidjur9mu1nm29ldff5kjq4vgb8t7nl Brother KH930 Manual]
[http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com/passap-manuals.html Passap]
===Technique===
[https://app.box.com/s/w0218dqvl4ih56dz6cg1jiz7xv9s54os Brother Knitting Techniques]
[http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com/brother-manuals.html PDF library of Brother guides, manuals, and pattern books.]
=== Additional Tutorials ===
===1st Swatch:===
"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.]
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]]
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]]
[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]
[http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com/MoreBrotherManuals.php here.]
=== Useful Links ===
Pattern Generator: [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2148 Cellular Automation] and [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2062 Mazes]
Pattern Generator: [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2148 Cellular Automation] and [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2062 Mazes]
Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn]
Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn]
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.
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.
[[Category:Textiles]]
[[Category:Textiles]]
[[Category:Interest Groups]]
[https://files.secureserver.net/4szMyVbbbwuBZk Brother Knitting Machine Techniques Book].