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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.