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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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'''Class 1:'''
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For self study, please use the [[Knitting Machine Workshop Syllabus 2014]].
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Review parts of machine:
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This provides a detailed outline for mastering the Brother machines.
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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
 
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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.
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Knitting Machine Office Hours are held every Monday, 7-9pm, open to the public.  
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If you plan to attend, please RSVP on the PS1 Meet Up page.
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http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/
  
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'''1st Swatch:'''
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== Resources ==
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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.
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===Manuals===
  
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Knitting
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[https://app.box.com/s/mcmj46ouiwy5wmzyf0atk0qk4xkrc9wf Brother KH230 Manual]
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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
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[https://app.box.com/s/3fidjur9mu1nm29ldff5kjq4vgb8t7nl Brother KH930 Manual]
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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'''
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===Technique===
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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)
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[https://app.box.com/s/w0218dqvl4ih56dz6cg1jiz7xv9s54os Brother Knitting Techniques]
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• 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'''
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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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The Tension Swatch
 
  
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Tension Swatch:
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=== Additional Tutorials ===
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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
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"Diana Natters On" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials]
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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:
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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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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 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.
 
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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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[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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***Recommended reading: Brother Knitting Machine Techniques Book. Section on knitting a tension gauge. Pages 72-73. Download [http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com/BrotherFreeManuals.php here].
 
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Copies of the manuals are available at the space. You can also download the pdf's
 
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== Class 2 Syllabus ==
 
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Measuring tension swatches
 
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Review Guagliumi's charts on page 7 & 8: formation of tuck stitch and slip stitch.
 
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Swatch 1: Slip Stitch & Fairisle
 
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Swatch 2: Tuck stitch
 
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Swatch 3: casting on/off
 
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**E wrap cast on
 
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**increasing stitches
 
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**decreasing stitches
 
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**Ravel cord cast off, back stitch bind off.
 
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== Class 2 Homework ==
 
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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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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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Reading Homework:
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=== Media Files ===
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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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Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]]
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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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Chart to convert hand knit instructions to machine knitting:
  
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**[http://daviworks.com/knitting/downloads/img2track%20User%20Guide.pdf The Img2Track pdf guide]
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Part 1 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple_pt1.pdf]]
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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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Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]]
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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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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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Img2Track fairisle.
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[[Media:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]]
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Holding and shaping stitches.
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[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]
  
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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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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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== Useful Links ==
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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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[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.]
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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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Latest revision as of 20:33, 19 October 2018

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/

Resources

Manuals

Brother KH230 Manual

Brother KH930 Manual

Passap

Technique

Brother Knitting Techniques

PDF library of Brother guides, manuals, and pattern books.

Additional Tutorials

"Diana Natters On" Video Tutorials

Chart to determine tension dial setting.

How to sew two knitted pieces together.

Weaving in the ends.

Latch tool bind off 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 [1]


Useful Links

Pattern Generator: Cellular Automation and Mazes

Knit Knack Shop: accessories and cone yarn


Ravelry's machine knitting page. The forum is a priceless source of advice and info. Free registration required.

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