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[https://files.secureserver.net/4szMyVbbbwuBZk Brother Knitting Machine Techniques Book].
 
[https://files.secureserver.net/4szMyVbbbwuBZk Brother Knitting Machine Techniques Book].
  
[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Knitting_Machines#Class_2_Syllabus Tutorial books] for Brother Knitting Machines
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"Diana Natters On" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials]
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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.
  
"Diana Natters On" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials]
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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.
  
=== Before you knit ===
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=== Media Files ===
  
 
Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]]
 
Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]]
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Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]]
 
Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]]
 
 
 
[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]
 
 
Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn]
 
  
 
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.  
 
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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[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File: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.
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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]
  
[http://www.purlbee.com/knitting-tutorials-finishing/2011/7/14/weaving-in-your-ends.html Weaving in] the ends.
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Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn]
 
 
Latch tool bind off [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNZIlT7zfw video]. This method is probably best suited for the chunky machine.
 
 
 
=== General Info ===
 
  
  

Revision as of 18:02, 8 January 2015

Knitting Machines

Brother_230_knitting_machine

Brother KH-930 Knitting Machine

Passap Duomatic ("Pinkie")


Workshops

Knitting_Machine_Workshop_Syllabus_2014

Useful Links

Free Tutorials

Brother Knitting Machine Techniques Book.

"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.