Over the years my thoughts on “starter” machines have changed. When asked by non-knitters, what's a good knitting machine to start with, I now recommend…

For me, inspiration most often happens when diving deeply into a particular technique, making a small modification, and asking the question, What would happen if…

Two swatches, same file, different look! I’m always amazed at the way the look of a machine-knitted stitch pattern will change simply by switching out the yarns.

Racking, or shifting one knitting bed laterally, can add visual complexity to double bed knitting. Racking changes the order in which the needles are knitted.

Choosing the right yarn for a knitting project is essential. Your yarn influences the appearance, texture, and functionality of your project.

As promised, the last four steps of the sweater project are detailed here. But first, a review of the original plan.

From inspiration to finished project, the way I work with the Kniterate differs little from the way I work with other machines.

Back when I wrote “A Good Tuck” followed by “A Good Tuck, Part 2”, I thought I was done talking about tuck operations for a while. But there have been updates to the Kniterate design app and compiler.

Although textures and intricate stitches are my true favorites, I spent a couple of weeks earlier this year revisiting double jacquard on the Kniterate knitting machine.

At a first glance, one might think I've taken up designing knitwear for dolls on the Kniterate.

Based on the most common issues I’ve heard, I’ve provided a little quick guidance for anyone who’s set up the machine but can’t manage to get the knitting started.

Tuck stitches can be created on any type of machine — manual, punch card, and electronic machines. They are often used in combination with other techniques.

Fabrics made with tuck stitches are typically wider and shorter. Knitting tuck loops on a needle over several rows will create added depth. With different color feeds, they can be a great way to hide and reveal colors. 

With double jersey jacquard, I consider this hat a Kniterate special. I first made this pattern in the 80s on a Studio Bulky 8 machine.

Plating is a wonderful effect I never seem to use often enough. It’s also a very easy technique with the Kniterate.

As far as converting a hand knitting chart to instructions for the Kniterate, it pretty much depends on how complex the stitch pattern is and…

Both of these swatches were knitted on a Kniterate. Each was a surprise in its own way. As I see it, unexpected swatches fall into two categories.

“Lace is composed of three elements: openings, lines, and solid areas,” state Susanna Lewis and Julia Weissman in A Machine Knitter’s Guide to Creating Fabrics.