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 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
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
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
If using Ayab on an iMac with M1 chip see suggestions for running the program at the bottom of later post arahpaint-and-gimp-in-knit-design-3/ From Chris Burdge, a video tutorial on using HOP following program prompts and default color placement. The pattern used, available for download from the author, is quite different from my tests in that it … Continue reading Revisiting Ayab_multiple colors per row DBJ 2
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
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
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
While creating the test swatches for a version of single bed 3D scales using the lace carriage I was intrigued by the chevron effect that became more obvious with color changes The fabric was capable of changing considerably in look and width that could be encouraged to remain more permanent with blocking. There is a … Continue reading To mesh or not to mesh 6: chevrons
Decades ago UKI used to offer 92 colors in a 3M elastic, and for some time lots of folks were experimenting with using it as the second color in fair isle. A company now defunct called Impresario used to even sell pattern books for garments using the technique, with the no stretch ground yarns creating … Continue reading Knitting with “unusual” fibers/ elastic 1