I'm thinking this is the rosetta stone I'm looking for to save my simple blanket this knitting beginner is donating from curling. Thank you for posting this.
@c33r0k33 Update on the idiot cord. It does improve how the knitting 'sets'. On my Brother KH 341 it takes a few more motions to get it done. Good news is even on a bargain basement machine it can be done. I did feel initially I didn't make it to the idiot grade, but after hearing Diana's description and reading my manual a workaround was figured out. ...I set the dial for 'Part' and every other row move the needle group from B to D to get both the right skip and knit on the needles.
Tried to do this on a Knitmaster 700 but I can't see a way to simply set the carriage to slip in one direction? The workarounds I came up with involve either bringing the needles to holding position every other row (and setting the carriage to not knit them) or purposely disengageing/freeing the carriage itself, in order to slide it over the other side without kniitting. I'm hoping there's an easier way... help, anyone?
Thanks, Diana :-) I've made i-cord and didn't know that slipping one way made such a difference. Now I know how to use it for trim :-) Thank you! Sheila
Diana, what a great video! All of your videos are FANTASTIC! You are a very good teacher, thanks for doing this for machine knitters, I am sure all beginners will be so happy with them.
I'm thinking this is the rosetta stone I'm looking for to save my simple blanket this knitting beginner is donating from curling. Thank you for posting this.
c33r0k33 4 months ago
@c33r0k33 Update on the idiot cord. It does improve how the knitting 'sets'. On my Brother KH 341 it takes a few more motions to get it done. Good news is even on a bargain basement machine it can be done. I did feel initially I didn't make it to the idiot grade, but after hearing Diana's description and reading my manual a workaround was figured out. ...I set the dial for 'Part' and every other row move the needle group from B to D to get both the right skip and knit on the needles.
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Tried to do this on a Knitmaster 700 but I can't see a way to simply set the carriage to slip in one direction? The workarounds I came up with involve either bringing the needles to holding position every other row (and setting the carriage to not knit them) or purposely disengageing/freeing the carriage itself, in order to slide it over the other side without kniitting. I'm hoping there's an easier way... help, anyone?
trulytango 10 months ago
attached i-cord on the knitting machine. Why didn't I think of this.
jamesebailey 1 year ago
Thank you so much for offering these....they are amazing!!
NeedlecraftPleasures 1 year ago
I just bought a machine and your videos are the best way to learn. Thank you! :)
nzs23 1 year ago
This is so helpful, clear and precise, as are all your lessons. As a learner and male to boot, just wanted to say thank you!
semicuevas 1 year ago
WOW, how AWESOME! :D
I love the way that icord looks around knitted projects but I felt I would never have the patience to do it by hand, this is really great ^_____^
chickenkarma 2 years ago
Thanks, Diana :-) I've made i-cord and didn't know that slipping one way made such a difference. Now I know how to use it for trim :-) Thank you! Sheila
Kila51 2 years ago
Diana, what a great video! All of your videos are FANTASTIC! You are a very good teacher, thanks for doing this for machine knitters, I am sure all beginners will be so happy with them.
dohafee 2 years ago