Some notes on how tubular software color separations such as the one automated in the ayab circular setting may be found in the previous post In an effort to respond to a request I have had via my blog, I am sharing information on this topic as I have time to explore it. My first attempt … Continue reading Drop stitch lace using Ayab software
1/8/18 It appears I now have acquired preselection from left to right on the first pass with my Ayab software, which I have been told is its “normal”. I am revising the information I have offered since I began working with Ayab if needed because of this, beginning with lace. This punchcard design is worked … Continue reading Lace punchcards meet Ayab
I like placing motifs, grounds, and borders myself whenever possible, in any knitting technique, rather than relying on adding or combining them via the built-in KM software. It is simply my strong personal preference in designing and gives me additional controls over patterning. However, the ability to superimpose is a convenient feature, available on multiple … Continue reading A lace mesh series: GIMP, superimposing, Brother 910
Eons ago I owned a BitKnitter for my Passap machine, and to this day I miss it and some of the other Cochenille software that is no longer available, especially when working with multiple colors for color separations of any sort. When using it for downloading the resulting motif, picking the same exact color for … Continue reading A lace mesh series: using GIMP
Mock filet crochet machine knit lace has surfaced in a Ravelry blog of late. The sample in question was made by Tanya Cunningham, using a hacked knitting machine and software to download the repeat. Sometimes punchcard machines or early electronic users feel left out of creating particular fabrics. If one can settle for working with … Continue reading Unconventional uses for punchcards 2: thread lace cards for “filet” mesh
Working between electronic and punchcard machines needs to take into account that repeats on a punchcard KM must be a factor of 24 (2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12). An electronic tuck stitch repeat may be any width. Since the above is seven stitches wide, if punched accordingly it would occupy 21 out of 24 stitch units … Continue reading Tuck lace trims and fabrics 2
Any discussion of crochet like fabrics on home knitting machines, whether single or double bed, invariably lead to looking at gathered loops, whether created as a hand technique using holding or automated by using the tuck setting. The function of the card remains the same when cam buttons are engaged, regardless of whether knitting single or … Continue reading “Crochet” meets machine knitting techniques: tuck lace trims and fabrics 1
This post originally did not offer repeats for the design, they are presented here in a 2024 review of content. Thread lace has also been called punch lace over the years. The “lace holes” are formed by knitting a fine thread with a significantly thicker yarn as the “second color”. When the fine yarn knits … Continue reading Thread Lace on Brother KM
In machine knitting, stitches are usually brought out to hold opposite the carriage. If multiple stitches are brought out to hold on the carriage side, floats are created. Triangles stacked vertically as seen in the previous post will create a spiral curve along the line where stitches are held. The carriage needs to get to the opposite … Continue reading Charting shapes for automating short row knitting and programming
I have recently become involved in a year-long project at UMass Lowell and will share details as they develop. Most of my blog posts are written for those who already have a basic knowledge of techniques. Since I may soon be involved in teaching basics to non-knitters on Brother models, I am in the process … Continue reading Brother KMs: punchcards and their use