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
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
A new Ayab release has been available for download for a while, though I have not had the opportunity to explore it. Along with several new software features, a manual is now also available including a wealth of information on developing designs for download with various software and executing them in a variety of techniques on … Continue reading Revisiting Ayab_multiple colors per row DBJ 1
Some of my previous posts on double bed fabrics with designs creating pockets in both one and two colors: quilting-on-the-knitting-machine-1/ quilting-on-the-brother-km-2-solid-color-back-dbj/ revisiting machine knit quilting quilting using ayab software references-for-double-bed-single-color-references-for-double-bed-single-color-fabrics-with-pockets/ A review of some of the terms used in describing fabrics with raised designs in various patterns: blistered fabrics: two rows of the main color are … Continue reading Blistered stitches dbj
Any repeat suitable for a 2 color 24 stitch DBJ separation published or self-drawn for a 4.5mm machine is suitable for DBJ on the bulky. At times yarns ie 2/8 to 3/8 wools that knit stocking stitch at tension 8-10 on the main bed and are too thick for every needle rib on the standard … Continue reading More on Brother DBJ, including KR 260 bulky KM options
I am including notes on my working through the process and some of my stumbles at the start of this post. More specific how-tos are found toward the bottom of it. Such fabrics may be created with both the KRC built-in function or with the color separations that knit each color for each design row … Continue reading Reversible DBJ, Brother knitting machines
I am a member of a few Facebook groups, recently joined the img2track one out of curiosity, and wanting to explore the possibilities of an interface other than an Ayab/910 from a kit, which has proven to be of limited use to me. I have been charting original patterns and color separations for years, first … Continue reading Numbers to GIMP to create images for electronic download
I had begun this post eons ago, and somehow it became a UFO. A recent discussion on Ravelry re using elastic yarns brought this swatch to mind, and here is the start of a return to the cable pretender category. Big Pretender: this fabric is thread lace, using elastic for one yarn, and very fine … Continue reading Pretend/ mock cables 2
A recent forum discussion brought up the possibility of exchanging sinker plates between models. This is often possible, with some adjustments at times being required. The images below show the one sinker plate I know of with truly distinct parts, made for the 892E, 894, 4.5 mm Brother punchcard models that had a thread lace capability … Continue reading Not all parts are created equal: sinker plates
Knit weaving 3 reviews some basics, and a list of associated blog post links is provided at the bottom of the page, including Lace meets weaving on Brother Machines 2 Lace meets weaving on Brother Machines Tuck stitch meets knit-weaving introduced the combined technique. Many of these repeats are suitable for punchcard models as well. … Continue reading Knit weaving 4: combining stitch types