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== Knitting Machines ==
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== Knitting Machine Workshop ==
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[[Brother 230 knitting machine]]
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3-Part Knitting Machine Workshop
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[[Brother KH-930 Knitting Machine]]
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Materials Fee: $26
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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
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[[Passap Duomatic ("Pinkie")]]
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== Pre-Class Homework ==
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Guagliumi, Ch. 1 pages 1-19.
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== Class 1 Syllabus ==
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== Learning ==
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For self study, please use the [[Knitting Machine Workshop Syllabus 2014]].
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This provides a detailed outline for mastering the Brother machines.
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== Class 1 Homework ==
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*Read Guagliumi. 
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**Review Ch. 1.
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**Read Ch. 2, pages 33 - 49.
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*Knit two tension swatches.
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Knitting Machine Office Hours are held every Monday, 7-9pm, open to the public.  
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**'''Review the manual before using the machine.''' Please follow each step in the manual until you have the process memorized.
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If you plan to attend, please RSVP on the PS1 Meet Up page.
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Copies of the manuals are available at the space. You can also download the pdf's [http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com/MoreBrotherManuals.php here.]
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http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/
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**KH930 (standard)  pages 7-18
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**KH230 (chunky) pages 9-13
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== Class 2 Syllabus ==
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== Resources ==
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== Class 2 Homework ==
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===Manuals===
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*Knit two tension swatches.
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*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.
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[https://app.box.com/s/mcmj46ouiwy5wmzyf0atk0qk4xkrc9wf Brother KH230 Manual]
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Reading Homework:  
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[https://app.box.com/s/3fidjur9mu1nm29ldff5kjq4vgb8t7nl Brother KH930 Manual]
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*Read Guagliumi 49 - 53 on holding stitches. (Suggested additional reading 54-81.)
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*[http://machineknittingetc.com/downloadable/download/sample/sample_id/32/ The KH-930 Manual]
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[http://web.archive.org/web/20140523063946/http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com:80/PASSAPManualsMagazines.php Passap]
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**Loading patterns: Pdf pages 38 – 41.
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**Programming your own patterns, Knitting Patterns: Pdf pages  83 —87. (Suggested reading: Variation Keys 47-56)
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===Technique===
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**[http://daviworks.com/knitting/downloads/img2track%20User%20Guide.pdf The Img2Track pdf guide]
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[https://app.box.com/s/w0218dqvl4ih56dz6cg1jiz7xv9s54os Brother Knitting Techniques]
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Don't worry about the section about the divided neckline on page 4.
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If you have a Mac, I suggest installing the software and walking through it per the instructions.  
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[http://web.archive.org/web/20140528032112/http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com:80/BrotherFreeManuals.php PDF library of Brother guides, manuals, and pattern books.]
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FYI, the sequence of button presses is the same as the sequence described in the Brother manual on page 3.
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== Class 3 Syllabus ==
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=== Additional Tutorials ===
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== Class 3 Homework ==
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*Produce a knitted swatch using the img2track software for patterning. Bind off the stitches. Due within 2 weeks of Class 3.
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"Diana Natters On" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials]
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== Useful Links ==
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[http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html Chart to determine tension dial setting.]
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How to [http://www.yarn-store.com/technique-seaming-row-to-row.html sew two knitted pieces] together.
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[http://www.purlbee.com/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2011/7/14/weaving-in-your-ends.html Weaving in] the ends.
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[http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html Chart to determine tension dial setting.]
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Latch tool bind off [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNZIlT7zfw video]. This method is probably best suited for the chunky machine.
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=== Media Files ===
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Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]]
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Chart to convert hand knit instructions to machine knitting:
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Part 1 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple_pt1.pdf]]
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Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]]
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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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[[Media:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]]
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[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]
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=== Useful Links ===
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Pattern Generator: [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2148 Cellular Automation] and [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2062 Mazes]
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Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn]
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Diana Sullivan's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials] the "Diana Natters On" series.
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Order [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html your own weights.]
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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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[[Category:Textiles]]
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