Category: Knitting Machines

Original machine knitting patterns by Yvette Matthys-Chilcott-LaFosse, knitting machines and assorted stuff for sale, knitting machine technical information

January 8, 2015

Beret Machine Knit in Worsted Weight Yarn

Just in time for more frigid weather! This is another pattern that I came up with a few years ago, a beret machine knit in the round, shaped by short-rowing, then blocked to shape. I’ve re-written it, adding details where required. All my samples are knit on the bulky/chunky machine, but could easily be knit on a mid-gauge. NO ribber...

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January 5, 2015

Balaclava by Knitting Machine

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A balaclava /ˌbæləˈklɑːvə/, also known as a balaclava helmet or ski mask, is a form of cloth headgear designed to expose only part of the face. Depending on the style and how it’s worn, only the eyes, mouth and nose, or just the front of the face are unprotected. Versions with a full face opening...

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December 8, 2014

Easy Machine Knit Mittens with Thumb Gusset Free Pattern

Machine Knit Mittens with a Thumb Gusset Mittens, more discovery for me, a pattern I wrote years ago for beginning machine knitters, making something useful for the entire family, MITTENS! Pattern is for Worsted Weight Yarn It’s perfect for knitting on a mid-gauge or chunky machine, and can also be knit on a standard gauge using every other needle. These...

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December 7, 2014

Colourful Child’s Hat Pattern to Buy

A Colourful Child’s Hat on the Knitting Machine I taught a few workshops on how to machine knit this colourful child’s hat a few years ago. It’s designed for a single bed mid-gauge or chunky, and ribbing could be substituted for the 2 x 1 mock ribbed cuff. The sample was knit on the LK150 knitting machine. A Brief Description...

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November 21, 2014

Converting Stitch and Row Gauge in Knitting

“Knitting THAT sweater in YOUR Yarn” Learn about Converting Stitch and Row Gauge How many times have you found the perfect sweater pattern in a magazine or pattern book, and then have been unable to match the stitch and/or row gauge? That doesn’t mean you can’t knit it. It’s time to learn about converting stitch and row gauge! Master the...

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November 20, 2014

Abbreviations used in Knitting Machine patterns

Hey, I did it! This is the first post to my Machine Knitting category! One of the biggest hurdle for a new machine knitter is understanding the abbreviations in a pattern. I’ve been collecting these over the years and put them in alphabetical order in a PDF document for you to print and save. These were on my previous website,...

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