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Machine knitting

Techniques, theory and patterns for knitting machines.

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Hat on a Knitting Machine — 15-Minute Tutorial

Hat on a Knitting Machine — 15-Minute Tutorial

How to knit a hat on a circular knitting machine. Complete tutorial: casting on, knitting the tube, closing the crown, and the brim.

Scarf on a Knitting Machine — A Quick 30-Minute Project

Scarf on a Knitting Machine — A Quick 30-Minute Project

How to knit a scarf on a circular or flat knitting machine. Three methods: cut tube (steek), straight knitting with an adapter, and double tube.

Socks on a Knitting Machine — How to Knit Them and Where to Finish by Hand

Socks on a Knitting Machine — How to Knit Them and Where to Finish by Hand

How to knit socks on a circular knitting machine. The process, hand-finishing the heel and toe, suitable machines and yarn.

Machine vs. Hand Knitting — Comparison, Advantages and Disadvantages

Machine vs. Hand Knitting — Comparison, Advantages and Disadvantages

A detailed comparison of machine and hand knitting. Speed, quality, patterns, costs and which approach suits whom.

Patterns for Knitting Machines — Stitch Types and How to Create Them

Patterns for Knitting Machines — Stitch Types and How to Create Them

What patterns you can knit on a knitting machine. Stockinette, ribbing, fair isle, tuck stitch, slip stitch, and the punch card system.

Knitting Machines — A Complete Overview of Types for Home and Professional Use

Knitting Machines — A Complete Overview of Types for Home and Professional Use

An overview of knitting machine types: circular, flat, manual, electronic. How to choose the right machine, what each is suited for, and price ranges.

Addi Express — A Quality Knitting Machine for Home Use

Addi Express — A Quality Knitting Machine for Home Use

Addi Express and Addi Express Professional — German knitting machines with metal needles. Models, features, comparison, and suitable projects.

Sentro Knitting Machine — Review, Tutorial and Tips

Sentro Knitting Machine — Review, Tutorial and Tips

Sentro 48 and 22 needles — the best-selling hobby knitting machine. How to get started, what it can do, its limitations and a comparison with Addi Express.

Circular knitting machine — how it works and how to knit on it

Circular knitting machine — how it works and how to knit on it

Circular knitting machines allow knitting tubes, hats and socks mechanically. How they work, types of machines and basic techniques.