The Versatility Of The Punchcard

Originally uploaded in 2008.
I made this video to show the different effects that can be achieved with one punchcard just by changing the settings on the knitting machine's carriage.

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• punchcard
• knitting
• machine
• susyranner

[ElanTamara]

I am a complete newbie looking to buy a knitting machine, up till this point i have only handknitted. how does a punchcard work? thanks!

[susyranner2009]

@ElanTamara

The punchcard selects which needles will pattern, be it fair isle, tuck, slip, lace or weaving. On a standard gauge they are usually 24sts wide and the pattern on them will repeat across the needlebed.

[136Janie]

could you please tell me what to do about why I get big loops at the right edge of my punch card slip pattern number 9. how do I prevent this? jlane3@stny.rr.com

[susyranner2009]

@136Janie

I don't remember if I sent you a reply but all I can suggest is to make sure there is no slack in your yarn before knitting the row.

[justdontgetit04]

what kind of machine do you have that you can attach the knit radar to, I bought one on ebay and it won't fit my brother machine, or do you have any idea and any other machine that the radar would fit, I love your videos and I'm learning by them, Thank You, Vicky of USA Highland, Il

[susyranner2009]

@justdontgetit04

KR6 and KR7 Knit Radars are for Knitmaster or Silver Reed machines - they won't work with Brother machines.

There may be a similar accessory for Brother machines but as I'm not familiar with that brand I can't tell you what it's called.

[confessdeny]

thank you so much for this vid. I have an empisal and i don't know what the buttons mean, my singer is out of service at the moment.

[OtherLives]

Understood. lol. Thanks again for all your videos.

[susyranner2009]

I don't think I've got the patience to do that!

[OtherLives]

You should set up a business making custom designs. Thanks.