Beginner Machine Knitting
Building knowledge and skill in machine knitting from the ground up. This class focuses on the main bed of the machine and covers everything except using the punch-card/computer to create pattern.
Starting with learning the parts of the machine and how to thread it, you will then be shown many ways to cast on and bind off. You will learn about machine gauges, yarn and yarn sizes, how to choose a good yarn for your machine, and how to process the yarn after knitting. Finally, an in-depth tutorial on how to make a perfect tension swatch.
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What you will learn
Who this is for
Designed for the complete beginner, but also many tips and tricks for any-one trying to master the Japanese-style domestic knitting machine. Particular focus is given to Silver Reed (Singer, Studio, Empisal) and Brother (Knit King) knitting machines.
What do you get
130 minutes of on-demand videos
2 downloadable resources
2 knitting patterns to practice the techniques covered in class
Exclusive access to our community forum to get questions answered by instructor.
What do you need
Take this class even if you don't have a machine yet, but want to know more about machine knitting.
To follow along you will need a knitting machine (main bed only) and some appropriate yarn.
We purchased a Silver Reed machine from Nancy at MachineKnittingToDyeFor.com and yarn from Brown Sheep (Naturespun Fingering for standard gauge and Naturespun Sport for mid-gauge and bulky machine)
Syllabus
Anatomy of Knitting Machine
Yarn – Gauge, sizes and terminology
Finished Cast-ons & Alternate starts
Press-off & Bind-Offs
Stripe & Feed Stripe
Making a Tension Swatch
Steaming & Wet Finishing
Big Scarf
and neck warmer
Practice
Written patterns of a big scarf, and neck warmer, are included in the class for students to practice the techniques covered.
Don’t be misled by the simplicity of these projects. Just casting on a lot of needles and knitting hundreds of rows can be a big learning curve when you are starting out.
See how we teach with these free preview lessons
FAQ
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All of our classes are available for students to start their learning and go at their own pace.
As soon as you checkout and pay, you'll have access to all the classes you paid for, in your student dashboard available to you immediately.
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Desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or smart device that has the most recent version of these browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge.
We do not recommend watching the class videos on a small screen though, it may be difficult to see what’s happening on the latch needles.
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We encourage students to post questions on our community forum, which can be accessed via the dashboard in your account.
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Buying a class will give you lifetime access to that class you purchased.
Members of TKSO Unlimited have access to our entire class collection, only while their membership is active. Members have the option to pay their membership fee monthly ($30/month) or annually ($330/year).
