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Knitting Machine Workshop
== 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/
Diana Sullivan's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38| Video Tutorials]
== Resources ==
===Manuals===
[https://app.box.com/s/mcmj46ouiwy5wmzyf0atk0qk4xkrc9wf Brother KH230 Manual]
[https://app.box.com/s/3fidjur9mu1nm29ldff5kjq4vgb8t7nl Brother KH930 Manual]
[http://web.archive.org/web/20140523063946/http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com:80/PASSAPManualsMagazines.php Passap]
===Technique===
[https://app.box.com/s/w0218dqvl4ih56dz6cg1jiz7xv9s54os Brother Knitting Techniques]
[http://web.archive.org/web/20140528032112/http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com:80/BrotherFreeManuals.php PDF library of Brother guides, manuals, and pattern books.]
=== 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.]
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]
=== Useful Links ===
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]
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:Interest Groups]]
