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“Crochet” meets machine knitting techniques: working with short rows 2

Some previous posts exploring hand techniques that might be considered to fall in this family of stitches: “Crochet” meets machine knitting techniques: tuck lace trims and fabrics 1 “Crochet” meets machine knitting techniques: tuck lace trims or fabrics 2 “Crochet” meets machine knitting techniques: working with “chains” Search for “wisteria” “Crochet” meets machine knitting techniques: … Continue reading “Crochet” meets machine knitting techniques: working with short rows 2

My first non repetitive DBJ explorations on 930

I created large-scale nonrepetitive image garments very early in my knitting career using Cochenille Bitknitter and Commodore computers linked to a Passap E6000. Over time my focus changed considerably, with any production knitting moving onto accessories as I began to make items for sale in galleries and in shows, most often single-bed on a Brother … Continue reading My first non repetitive DBJ explorations on 930

Tuck trims 4 and other edgings

WORK IN PROGRESS In the FB machine knitting groups questions about tuck-lace trims have once again surfaced with regards to their design and use as edge finishes or decorative details. Some automated potential details have been covered in previous posts “Crochet” meets machine knitting techniques: tuck lace trims (and fabrics 1) Tuck lace trims (and … Continue reading Tuck trims 4 and other edgings

Interlock explorations 2; adding needles out of work

Most variations using tuck settings will loosen the fabric structure, slip stitches will narrow it. The behavior is consistent in working on both single and double beds. Color changes may be added. There are only very short descriptions and schematics for the more complex tuck interlocks online, making attempting them a puzzle, where efforts at … Continue reading Interlock explorations 2; adding needles out of work

Interlock explorations 1

Interlock is produced commercially on special circular machines and some double system flatbed knitting machines. The patent for the associated circular machine was applied for in 1907, and a copy may be found in the google patents archive. The stitch originally commonly used cotton, in machines that were able to produce a gauge of 20 … Continue reading Interlock explorations 1

To mesh or not to mesh 8: more Numbers meet Gimp

A recent FB post led the discussion to this repeat from a 910 mylar, which does not have the immediately recognizable format of the Brother lace patterns if viewed in a small screengrab such as this. The repeat is included in Ayab test patterns. The full mylar collection and user manual may be found here http://machineknittingetc.com/brother-kh910-pattern-guide.html. … Continue reading To mesh or not to mesh 8: more Numbers meet Gimp

Large scale mesh, a punchcard repeat adapted for electronic

Previous posts including fabrics in this family: 2011: Large-scale mesh, breaking the rules  2013: Large eyelet lace, hand transferred (or not) 2020: Revisiting large eyelet lace, hand transferred (or not) This was the punchcard provided in the first post, knit with 4 passes of each carriage, the knit carriage set to tuck in both directions Brother punchcard machines do … Continue reading Large scale mesh, a punchcard repeat adapted for electronic

Numbers and GIMP: online punchcard patterns to electronics 1

My blog is a live document. At times I return to previously published posts and there have been software updates in the interim, and/or my familiarity with using multiple tools has grown. I preserve the contents of the original post, they reflect where I began and the evolution of my approach to learning software navigation … Continue reading Numbers and GIMP: online punchcard patterns to electronics 1

A quick review of plaiting on Brother machines

Over time plying yarns and the resulting color distribution come into question, which often leads to discussions on plaiting. The plaited knit can be reversible, traditionally the main color will dominate the knit side, the contrast the purl. The two yarns are threaded in separate yarn masts, with the thicker yarn on the right. Plaiting … Continue reading A quick review of plaiting on Brother machines

Knitting with “unusual” fibers/ elastic 2

My first DBJ tests from a previous post on knitting with elastic. used an axometric shape, with the tentative repeat worked out and in turn, elongated X2 and tiled to check alignment. Until doubled in height the original repeat is composed of an odd number of rows in height. Usually, double bed knitting relying on color … Continue reading Knitting with “unusual” fibers/ elastic 2