A recent Ravelry forum thread resulted in this response from me re drop stitch patterns with multiple colors per row: “some random thoughts on these techniques: they are often much easier on the Passap, particularly the E 6000 because the machine is capable of separating colors for techniques that would require software or lots of … Continue reading Drop stitch lace, 2 colors per row, Passap KM
This post was actually begun in 12/2020, but never published. A list of blog posts on lace knits may be found by searching for specific topics, or using the lists of related links provided in the “start of an index”. The term lace is often used in machine knitting publications referring to fabrics created with … Continue reading “Lace” patterning terms
I am constantly drawn into multiple knitting rabbit holes. Along with my revisiting 3D surfaces, more leaves are still in my line of sight for further exploration. Here they are surrounded by a traveling mesh ground: a 12X52 repeat, marked for punchcard use: the associated PNG The test swatch knit on 38 stitches: This design … Continue reading Revisiting lace leaf design repeats 2
Just about a decade ago, I began one of my many temporary technique obsessions by finally attempting transfer lace knitting, and it continued for a few years during which I produced scarves and shawls for gifts and sale in galleries and craft shows. Leaf shapes held a particular attraction for me. That long ago I … Continue reading Revisiting lace leaf design repeats 1
In browsing through old photos I came across one of this swatch knit on the Passap eons ago, in a slightly textured unknown fiber, and a thin white one on a small cone with lost fiber markings. The find led me to attempt a similar knit using my 930. The flower image # 1228, 20X20 … Continue reading Long stitch Passap and Brother DBJ design using thick and thin yarns
PRADA knitwear often becomes a source for inspiration and discussion both in hand and machine-knitting forums. A recent sample: Developing proofs of concept can begin to be achieved by reducing repeats in size, making sampling quicker to achieve and evaluate. Larger automated repeats by default require electronic machine programming. Spreadsheets offer an opportunity to plan … Continue reading More slip stitch experiments inspired by commercial designs
I usually try to leave opinions out of my shares, but this post includes some along with “don’t do what I did” tips. This was a pattern available for sale decades ago, sold directly to customers. At frequent intervals over time questions come up in forums as to possible DIY techniques and methods of design … Continue reading Making a 2 color drop stitch “work”
I am taking a break from lace, the two posts so far on using the module reflect my own experiences outside the program’s environment. The latter will continue to be the focus of my future posts when exploring the use of the software, with testing specifically aimed at adapting or using any of the Stitch … Continue reading DAK lace module 2, template use, other software
Working with lace designs: lace poses interesting challenges in machine knitting. The name is associated with a variety of fabrics, but transfer lace is the specific topic for the moment. Reminders with respect to transfer lace knitting: in Studio simple lace the transfers and knitting occur for each row of the design with each pass … Continue reading DAK lace module 1, template use, other software
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