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| | + | == Knitting Machines == |
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| − | == Knitting Machine Workshop ==
| + | [[Brother 230 knitting machine]] |
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| − | 3-Part Knitting Machine Workshop
| + | [[Brother KH-930 Knitting Machine]] |
| − | 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
| + | [[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 == | + | == Learning == |
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| − | '''Class 1:'''
| + | For self study, please use the [[Knitting Machine Workshop Syllabus 2014]]. |
| − | Review parts of machine:
| + | This provides a detailed outline for mastering the Brother machines. |
| − | 1. Bed
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| − | 2. needles
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| − | 3. Carriage
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| − | 4. Gate posts
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| − | 5. Sinker plate
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| − | 6. Tension mast
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| − | 7. Clamps
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| − | 8. Accessories:
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| − | a. Cast on thread | |
| − | b. Tapestry needle
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| − | c. Cast on comb
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| − | d. Wax
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| − | e. Latch tool
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| − | f. Bodkin
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| − | g. Weights (and floor mat)
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| − | h. Comb
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| − | Go over needle positions.
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| − | Watch what machine does, w/o sinker plate, for needles in each position.
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| − | Everyone practices putting sinker plate and carriage on, off.
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| − | Carriage settings: Normal (not Hold), plain knitting.
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| − | Thread the machine.
| + | 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/ |
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| − | '''1st Swatch:'''
| + | == Resources == |
| − | Cast on methods:
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| − | • Open – knit 5 rows. Remove the cast on comb and see what happens.
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| − | • Every other needle – Cast on EON (Guagliumi, p 35). Hang comb. Bring rest of needles into work, and continue knitting.
| + | ===Manuals=== |
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| − | Knitting
| + | [https://app.box.com/s/mcmj46ouiwy5wmzyf0atk0qk4xkrc9wf Brother KH230 Manual] |
| − | o Tension of yarn on mast – not spaghetti, not guitar string
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| − | o Tension of knit on needles – feel the weight on it, move weights every couple of inches
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| − | o Can’t change direction once needles have entered the carriage
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| − | o Push carriage - firm and steady
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| − | o Needles should end in a straight row
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| − | Cast off
| + | [https://app.box.com/s/3fidjur9mu1nm29ldff5kjq4vgb8t7nl Brother KH930 Manual] |
| − | Gathering Stitch Bind Off (Guagliumi p44)
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| − | Once stitches are bound off, remove weights. Run empty carriage over needles to remove knitting from machine.
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| | + | [http://web.archive.org/web/20140523063946/http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com:80/PASSAPManualsMagazines.php Passap] |
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| − | '''2nd Swatch'''
| + | ===Technique=== |
| − | How to determine tension:
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| − | Read info on yarn package and
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| − | Use Angelika’s yarn chart as a guide:
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| − | http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html
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| − | • Cast On (EON)
| + | [https://app.box.com/s/w0218dqvl4ih56dz6cg1jiz7xv9s54os Brother Knitting Techniques] |
| − | • Knit 5 rows.
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| − | • Transfer a stitch to mark your place.
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| − | • Change the T dial (generally no more than 2 #’s at a time). Write down the new T.
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| − | • Knit 10 rows.
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| − | • Transfer a stitch. Change the dial. Knit 10 rows.
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| − | • Try 2+ more settings.
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| − | • Where does the carriage run most easily?
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| − | • Bind off and remove swatch from machine. Examine swatch and note the differences between each section.
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| − | '''3rd Swatch'''
| + | [http://web.archive.org/web/20140528032112/http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com:80/BrotherFreeManuals.php PDF library of Brother guides, manuals, and pattern books.] |
| − | The Tension Swatch
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| − | Tension Swatch:
| + | === Additional Tutorials === |
| − | Standard
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| − | EON Cast on: 60 needles
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| − | RC= 0
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| − | Knit 15 rows
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| − | Change to CC
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| − | Knit 2 rows
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| − | RC=0
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| − | Knit 30 rows
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| − | Using CC, hand-knit needles 21L and 21R.
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| − | Knit 30 more rows with MC
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| − | Change to CC
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| − | Knit 2 more rows
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| − | RC=0, change to MC
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| − | Knit 5 rows
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| − | Use transfer tool to transfer stitches and mark the tension dial setting.
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| − | Knit 10 more rows.
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| − | Bind off.
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| − | Chunky
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| − | EON Cast on: 40 needles
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| − | RC= 0
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| − | Knit 10 rows
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| − | Change to CC
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| − | Knit 2 rows
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| − | RC=0
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| − | Knit 20 rows
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| − | Using CC, hand-knit needles 11L and 11R.
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| − | Knit 20 more rows with MC
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| − | Change to CC
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| − | Knit 2 more rows
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| − | RC=0, change to MC
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| − | Knit 5 rows
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| − | Use transfer tool to transfer stitches and mark the tension dial setting.
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| − | Knit 5 more rows.
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| − | Bind off.
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| − | Abbreviations
| + | "Diana Natters On" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials] |
| − | MC = main color
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| − | CC = contrast color
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| − | RC = row counter
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| − | EON = Every Other Needle
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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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| − | Cast off:
| + | [http://www.purlbee.com/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2011/7/14/weaving-in-your-ends.html Weaving in] the ends. |
| − | Move T dial up 2 notches
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| − | Knit a row of ravel cord.
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| − | Leave a length of MC 3x the width, and cut.
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| − | Switch to scrap yarn, knit 10 rows.
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| − | Remove knitting from machine
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| − | Finish later.
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| − | Yarn Winding: Winding a center pull cake.
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| − | Threading the winder
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| − | Winding at least 2x, changing directions
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| − | Loose tension, no knots.
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| − | Waxing while winding
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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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| − | **'''Review the manual before using the machine.''' Please follow each step in the manual until you have the process memorized.
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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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| − | **KH930 (standard) section on basic knitting, casting on. pdf pages 20-23
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| − | **KH230 (chunky) section on threading machine, basic knitting. pdf pages 9-13
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| − | == Class 2 Syllabus == | + | Latch tool bind off [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNZIlT7zfw video]. This method is probably best suited for the chunky machine. |
| − | Measuring tension swatches
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| − | Swatch 1: Slip Stitch & Fairisle
| + | === Media Files === |
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| − | Swatch 2: Tuck stitch
| + | Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]] |
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| − | Swatch 3: alternative cast on/off
| + | Chart to convert hand knit instructions to machine knitting: |
| − | **E wrap cast on
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| − | **Ravel cord cast off
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| − | == Class 2 Homework ==
| + | Part 1 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple_pt1.pdf]] |
| − | *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.
| + | Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]] |
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| − | Reading Homework:
| + | 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. |
| − | *Read Guagliumi 49 - 53 on holding stitches. (Suggested additional reading 54-81.)
| + | [[Media:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]] |
| | + | [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg] |
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| − | *[http://machineknittingetc.com/downloadable/download/sample/sample_id/32/ The KH-930 Manual]
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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)
| + | === Useful Links === |
| | + | 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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| − | **[http://daviworks.com/knitting/downloads/img2track%20User%20Guide.pdf The Img2Track pdf guide]
| + | Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn] |
| − | 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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| − | 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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| − | == 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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| − | == 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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| − | 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.]
| + | 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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