Knitting Machines: Difference between revisions
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Guagliumi, Ch. 1 pages 1-19. | Guagliumi, Ch. 1 pages 1-19. | ||
== Class 1 Syllabus == | [[== Class 1 Syllabus ==]] | ||
'''Class 1:''' | '''Class 1:''' | ||
Review parts of machine: | Review parts of machine: | ||
1. Bed | 1. Bed | ||
2. needles | 2. needles | ||
3. Carriage | 3. Carriage | ||
4. Gate posts | 4. Gate posts | ||
5. Sinker plate | 5. Sinker plate | ||
6. Tension mast | 6. Tension mast | ||
7. Clamps | 7. Clamps | ||
8. Accessories: | 8. Accessories: | ||
a. Cast on thread | a. Cast on thread | ||
b. Tapestry needle | b. Tapestry needle | ||
c. Cast on comb | c. Cast on comb | ||
d. Wax | d. Wax | ||
e. Latch tool | e. Latch tool | ||
f. Bodkin | f. Bodkin | ||
g. Weights (and floor mat) | g. Weights (and floor mat) | ||
h. Comb | h. Comb | ||
Go over needle positions. | Go over needle positions. | ||
Watch what machine does, w/o sinker plate, for needles in each position. | Watch what machine does, w/o sinker plate, for needles in each position. | ||
Everyone practices putting sinker plate and carriage on, off. | Everyone practices putting sinker plate and carriage on, off. | ||
Carriage settings: Normal (not Hold), plain knitting. | Carriage settings: Normal (not Hold), plain knitting. | ||
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'''1st Swatch:''' | '''1st Swatch:''' | ||
Cast on methods: | Cast on methods: | ||
• Open – knit 5 rows. Remove the cast on comb and see what happens. | • Open – knit 5 rows. Remove the cast on comb and see what happens. | ||
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Knitting | Knitting | ||
o Tension of yarn on mast – not spaghetti, not guitar string | o Tension of yarn on mast – not spaghetti, not guitar string | ||
o Tension of knit on needles – feel the weight on it, move weights every couple of inches | o Tension of knit on needles – feel the weight on it, move weights every couple of inches | ||
o Can’t change direction once needles have entered the carriage | o Can’t change direction once needles have entered the carriage | ||
o Push carriage - firm and steady | o Push carriage - firm and steady | ||
o Needles should end in a straight row | o Needles should end in a straight row | ||
Cast off | Cast off | ||
Gathering Stitch Bind Off (Guagliumi p44) | Gathering Stitch Bind Off (Guagliumi p44) | ||
Once stitches are bound off, remove weights. Run empty carriage over needles to remove knitting from machine. | Once stitches are bound off, remove weights. Run empty carriage over needles to remove knitting from machine. | ||
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'''2nd Swatch''' | '''2nd Swatch''' | ||
How to determine tension: | How to determine tension: | ||
Read info on yarn package and | Read info on yarn package and | ||
Use Angelika’s yarn chart as a guide: | Use Angelika’s yarn chart as a guide: | ||
http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html | http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html | ||
• Cast On (EON) | • Cast On (EON) | ||
• Knit 5 rows. | • Knit 5 rows. | ||
• Transfer a stitch to mark your place. | • Transfer a stitch to mark your place. | ||
• Change the T dial (generally no more than 2 #’s at a time). Write down the new T. | • Change the T dial (generally no more than 2 #’s at a time). Write down the new T. | ||
• Knit 10 rows. | • Knit 10 rows. | ||
• Transfer a stitch. Change the dial. Knit 10 rows. | • Transfer a stitch. Change the dial. Knit 10 rows. | ||
• Try 2+ more settings. | • Try 2+ more settings. | ||
• Where does the carriage run most easily? | • Where does the carriage run most easily? | ||
• Bind off and remove swatch from machine. Examine swatch and note the differences between each section. | • Bind off and remove swatch from machine. Examine swatch and note the differences between each section. | ||
'''3rd Swatch''' | '''3rd Swatch''' | ||
