The Mid-Gauge Basics + Much More... includes - Basic techniques for the Silver Reed LK 150 and other mid-gauge knitting machines. Four lessons that each add several techniques to the previous lesson starting with a stocking cap through a basic baby cardigan. Many techniques used in knitting are explained step-by-step and row by row (examples: short rowing, increases & decreases, buttonholes, casting on & binding off, abbreviations, tensions, joining, seaming, fringe, cords & swatches ). Also included - patterns using the various types of stitches (tuck, lace, slip, Fair Isle & plating).

Back in Print! This edition is identical to the original, with corrections and a new cover. One of the longest selling machine knitting books ever - a must for every library!

Finally, an updated resource book for MACHINE KNITTERS. New techniques, charting symbols, all measurement charts, current sources for free patterns and free apps. Tons of info. Created with the info I wish I had when I first started machine knitting! Measurement charts include: Misses, Womens, Mens, Babies and Children. Also size charts for Hats and Socks. Invaluable time saver!

The popularity of hand frame knitting is underestimated and there are many passionate and creative knitters who have taken machine knitting into their heads, hearts and hands. Overflowing with colour and stitch ideas, inspirational photos and customizable patterns, this book will inject vitality into your knitting practice. Explore how colours can be juxtaposed for best effect or where Slip, Tuck and Fair Isle stitches will add new textures and make intricate fabrics. Seventy-five knitting patterns, ranging from coats and scarves to bags and sculptures, offer enticing new project ideas as well as suggested variations and additions you can make to expand your design skills. Topics covered include: a history of hand frame knitting; techniques and stitches; the design process; stripes, circles and colour; Fair Isle; lace and sculptural vessels and, finally, how to develop your hobby into a business. Written for both experienced knitters and anyone using a knitting machine, this book will act as a catalyst for hand frame knitters to add stitch and colour variety to their work.

Knitting on the mid-gauge machine is so much fun. Items knit up fast. The designs for the patters are simple so they are easy to knit. A variety of techniques will be used for the many projects - short rowing, tuck, lace and intarsia. You will find a wealth of information explaining many techniques you will use for these patterns and for future knitting. Included are: wraps, shawl, scarves, baby blankets and afghans to knit. Lots of photos and row by row instructions. The samples were knit using the LK 150 but any mid-gauge machine will work just as nicely. If you don't have the yarn used in the pattern - use the tension as your guide to selecting another yarn. Many of the hand knit yarns work well on the mid-gauge machines - so give them a try. I enjoy plying thinner yarns to make unique yarns for some of the projects.

The author guides the novice and the experienced knitters in short-cuts and construction tricks and offers twenty original designs.

Detailed descriptions of techniques and methods for use on manual, non-patterning single bed knitting machines and frames. Cast-ons, cast-offs, increasing, decreasing, shortrow shaping, patterning, lace, tuck, slip fairisle...Examples of where, when and why to use and why not. Instructions and charts for many hand selected stitch patterns and bands, trims and edges all done on the knitting machine, no hand knitting or crochet skills required.