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
WORK IN PROGRESS Fringes, loops, and pile/carpet knits are populating Fall knitwear runways. Pile knitting is best executed on Studio knitting machines. Love the knit structure? find a Studio KM to borrow for the project. Fringes are essentially long loops, and share principles with knitweaving. Previous posts Pile knitting on Passap and Brother KMs 4 … Continue reading A return to loopy knits
In online forums, many knitters, often beginners, bring up questions about the best methods to cast on and bind off on their varied knitting machines brands, and problems they encounter, which led me to this review with the addition of more information. The content will be another work in progress, subject to further editing and … Continue reading More on casting on and binding off, random tips
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 is … Continue reading Long stitch Passap and Brother DBJ design using thick and thin yarns