Each row of double jacquard consists of at least 2 rows of slip stitch patterning, one with ground yarn, the other with contrast. The rows knit per design row vary with the number of colors used in the design. Punchcard knitters are not excluded from producing such fabrics, but the color separation is done by … Continue reading Double jacquard using punchcard machines
My last post reviewing the quilting on the machine topic so far. Ayab does not allow for the first preselection row to be made from right to left. In any fabric where preselection needs to occur from that direction, with pattern instructions written with that requirement, in order to match the fabric the solution lies in shifting … Continue reading Quilting using Ayab software
There is a resurgence of circular yokes on the runways and market at the moment. My previous post discussed some of the considerations in knitting them. For those not up to working that particular way, there are variations in carrying the patterns around the body in continuous lines. If raglan shaping is used, angular lines … Continue reading Matching patterns across sweater body and sleeves
In 2013 I shared my first post on the topic, covering single bed quilting as a hand technique, with the aid of a punchcard to pre-select needles only, and with an intro to a simple ribber repeat in a single color. It was followed by a post explaining the color separation for 2 color quilted … Continue reading Revisiting machine knit “quilting”
2/2020: Please note: the Mac version of GIMP has been updated and features and appearance. I have begun another post, hoping to illustrate some of the new tools and features over time, it includes links for download of the program and to its manual. If my only goal is to create illustrations for my posts … Continue reading Revisiting GIMP in knit design
4/23/18: inspiration source is from a Russian pin, bottom left #198 The first swatch, produced with manual selection, and varying the number of rows between racking to establish yarn tolerance There are single rows of knitting on both beds, so the option of using 2 knit carriages is out of the running. My test swatch … Continue reading Combining knit carriage needle selection with racking
I recently came across this topic in yet another forum, so thought I would share some of my thoughts on it. The technique involves different patterns on 2 opposing beds. Table for 2 offered one option for programming 2 different knitting machine beds to achieve reversible DBJ or true tubular fair isle. I will be … Continue reading Tubular machine knit fabrics: fair isle, Brother/Passap
A recent forum discussion on DBJ on Ravelry led to my looking back on some of my previous posts. Some of the features in both excel and numbers changed over the years, but most basics remain. Program-specific or a “software” general search in previous posts touch on GIMP, other programs, and other fabric design choices. … Continue reading Double Jacquard and color separations: some previous posts, links, hints
I was written an email asking about the possibility of creating bubbles in hand knitting, this is my attempt, may serve as a starting point for DIY. Below a small sample serves as an illustration of my first attempt. It was knit in acrylic, steamed to the point of death, but shows the type of … Continue reading “Camino” bubbles, hand knit
These patterns are suitable for punchcard machines. Individual repeats in excel illustrations are outlined in red. They in turn are the minimal repeat information for electronic machines. The lace carriage always begins on left, transfers are made during either 2 or 4 LC pass rows. In the first repeat below the LC operates for 4 … Continue reading To mesh or not to mesh 5- design repeats