Hand y Machine Knitting

Episode 25 - Starting Year 3

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Rant - The half price mannequin who got away

The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is November 21..

You should join the Interknits club. I did.

Machine knitting seminar in Bradenton, FL January 4-5. Contact Annie Moore at 941-782-8668 or [email protected]

April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, [email protected]

April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279,                                            [email protected]

July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI

July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN, http://www.midwestmachineknitters.org/events/foundersfest/.

I got a KR10 Knit Radar for Studio/Silver Reed machines. Susan G. made a video years ago all about the LK150 machine and in it, she also demonstrates a knit radar. I couldn’t find a link to the video it unfortunately.

Brother made an accessory to use on the machine bed that will link pieces together or bind off live stitches. It is a version of the big drum linkers. Here’s an image of one Brother Linker.

I bought a tilt stand for a knitting machine from Rocking Horse Farm.

I got some Palette and Wool of the Andes sport weight wool yarns from Knitpicks for some new projects.

I’m having yarn management issues knitting the Felted Clogs. I’m trying to use up all the Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn without actually having to go buy more to finish.

I’m making a pair of Arch-Shaped Socks by Jen Showwalter of Mean Girl Design with Ambiente yarn. I’m certain that I won’t have enough to finish.

I started the Hue Shift Afghan which calls for Brava sport weight, an acrylic. I substituted the Wool of the Andes sport weight wool.

I made a  Hogwart’s scarf out of Vanna’s Choice yarn for a Halloween costume party across the street from our house.

The tuck stitch cotton dishcloth came out too small and too dense. I used the #30 pattern from Stitchworld, elongated over 50 needles and knit 176 rows of tuck.

I am working on a machine knit conversion for the Mitten Garland Advent Calendar and the 12 Days of Christmas Mitten Garland.

I like the looks of this dishcloth made with slipped stitches to make a herringbone pattern. Kitchen Dishcloth ~ Herringbone Linen By Joan Laws - a free pattern on Ravelry.

Check out the Cochenille Garment Designer Webinars at cochenille.com/events/category/webinars

I’m thinking of signing up for Working with Knit-Specific Functions on November 19. It’s $25 for a one hour webinar.

Mary Anne Oger’s is probably good in content but bad in it’s physical form. The Hand Book for Manual Machine Knitters.

We loved the our version of the Braised Cod Veracruz recipe in an Cook’s Illustrated cookbook called The Best 30 Minute Recipe. The book is available on Amazon right now for $7.44 in hardback.

I’m making Pickled Dill Carrots from the fall garden harvest.

I want to make this recipe - Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spinach Spaghetti Squash from a blog called Peas and Carrots.

Episode 24 - Moving

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Rave - express manicures with Nail Envy. I didn’t know that they had so many colors of this stuff.

Rant - squirrels and their walnut eating habits.

Events

The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is October 24.

I forgot to mention the Ann Arbor Fall Fiber Expo - late notice - October 22-23 at the fairgrounds.

I saw Diana Sullivan at the Interknits event in Illinois in October. Shelly was there. Want to listen to my interview with her?

I saw Sandee Cherry and all 50 of her books and patterns in Grand Rapids.

Acquisitions

I bought a used Singer DL-1000 Linker from a guild member. I am a convert!

I am getting a Brother Knit Leader and the Diana Sullivan DVD about using it.

There is a similar device called a Knit Radar for Studio/Sliver Reed machines. Susan G. made a video years ago all about the LK150 machine and in it, she also demonstrates a knit radar. I couldn’t find a link to it unfortunately.

Design A Knit software does a lot and costs a lot. It might be just what you need.

I enjoy designing Garment Designer software.

Brother made an accessory to use on the machine bed that will link pieces together or bind off live stitches. It is a version of the big drum linkers. Here’s an image of one Brother Linker.

The Shadow Lace Tool is a jaws-like device that transfers stitches between the main and the ribber beds. It will work on any standard gauge machine.

I bought 40 pounds of coned yarn at Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn.

Hand Knitting

I’m having yarn management issues knitting the Felted Clogs. I’m trying to use up all the Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn without actually having to go buy more to finish.

The Peekaboo Mitts are knitted, needle felted, and presented to the grandson. I used Nature Spun sport weight.

I’m making a pair of Arch-Shaped Socks by Jen Showwalter of Mean Girl Design with Ambiente yarn. These are to be a gift.

Left and Right Mittens made for my daughter.

Machine Knitting

I made a second panel for the Bathroom curtain using my bulky machine and ribber.

I also made a dishcloth using some cotton yarn. I used the #30 pattern from Stitchworld, elongated over 50 needles and knit 176 rows of tuck.

Resources

Still looking for Audrey Palmer’s book on the subject - Create with Knit-Weave. What is the Louis System?

There is another Susan Gaugliumi  Craftsy class coming soon.

Vegemetarianism

Poached salmon is delicious and good for me. This is a link the the Cook’s Illustrated recipe that I use. I think I’m not allowed to post the recipe without permission so it may be that you won’t be able to see it without a paid membership. Shrimp doesn’t taste as good as I remember.

Episode 23 - Knit Weaving 

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Rave

Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) on my HP 15C calculator. Look at it! Is it not beautiful? Mine looks the same as the day I bought it.

Events

The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is September 19.

Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival in West Branch, MI September 23-25.

InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8-9 featuring Diana Sullivan.

Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn is having a 2 day $2 sale October 8-9.

Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.

Acquisitions

I bought a KnitKing 820 Color Changer. Go to Daisy Knits to check to see if there is a color changer that will work with your machine.

Hand Knitting

Felted Clogs knit with Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn.

The Peekaboo Mitts by Pensive Frog Designs are nearly complete. 

Machine Knitting

Swatches for my summer top. I’m using a cotton/linen flake yarn I bought at Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn in Eaton Rapids.

Resources

Knit Weaving. I have The Technique of Knitweave by Kathleen Kinder but I would love to know about Audrey Palmer’s book on the subject - Create with Knit-Weave. What is the Louis System?

Vegemetarianism

Trying to feel OK about eating seafood while I can tomatoes.

Episode 22 - Learning is Fun

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Rave

Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Providers to find a real estate agent, insurance company, or a tax preparer.

Events

The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is September 19.

Michigan Fiber Festival is August 17-21 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Check out www.michiganfiberfestival.info for classes and vendors.

InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8-9 featuring Diana Sullivan.

Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn is having a 2 day $2 sale October 8-9.

Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.

The Monroe MK seminar is July 21-22. Contact Cathy Reaume at [email protected] to be put on her mailing list.

Acquisitions

The Yarnia store in Portland, OR is closing but you can still order online. I bought this fingerless glove kit. Only mine was $15 due to the fiber content I chose.

Hand Knitting

Felted Clogs knit with Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn.

I am going to make Peekaboo Mitts by Pensive Frog Designs for my grandson. 

Machine Knitting

Socks for my friend, Mike. I used Lana Grossa Meilenweit “MEN” yarn color 1609. I sprayed them with Febreze. 

I forgot to talk about the second pair of socks I made on my Legare. Probably because I ended up frogging those also.

Resources

Watch the Kamalini Trentham machine knitting videos on YouTube.

Vegemetarianism

I cook corn on the cob unshucked in the microwave for 2 minutes per ear.

I boil green beans in plenty of salted water for five minutes and then I sock them in ice water to stop the cooking.

Episode 21 - #1 Punchcard & Rectangles

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Events

Stitches Midwest is August 4-7 in Schaumberg, IL.

The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is August 15.

Michigan Fiber Festival is August 17-21 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Check out www.michiganfiberfestival.info for classes and vendors.

Check out Episode 12 to hear about the CSM retreat on Lake Michigan.

InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy.

Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.

Acquisitions

Newton’s yarn is available here and at many, many knitting events like Stitches. I bought Gene B and Madison Ave and Dazzle 2.

Hand Knitting

Felted Clogs

Duffers

French Press Felted Slippers

Patton’s Classic Wool Worsted yarn

Lion Brand says their wool is Aran weight but I think it’s quite thin. 

Machine Knitting

Fray Check

Vine Insertion stitch pattern

Bathroom curtain

Resources

Sally’s link to her craftsy.com class called Stash Busting Secrets for Sweater Knitting and More. Or contact Sally via Ravelry at Sallyknits for a half price code. The class is an updated Craftsy version of her Styles book which was all about using up your yarn stash.

Knitwords magazine is no longer being published but you can sometimes get them on amazon.com.

Vegemetarianism

Make Basil, Cucumber, and Tomato sandwiches this summer.

Don’t make the millet recipe from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen.

Episode 20 - Summer Knitting

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Events

The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is July 18.

Emma Urban of Urban Dreams Farm was our guest speaker at the May meeting. 

TKGA has a machine knitting masters program.

28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. Contact Cathy Reaume at [email protected]. There are only a few spots left.

Check out Episode 12 to hear about the CSM retreat on Lake Michigan.

InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy.

Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.

Acquisitions

I thought about ordering some Felici self striping sock yarn from KnitPicks but I didn’t. 

Hand Knitting

I finished the socks that were started as the first pattern on the free Knit-Along 2016: Socks with Lucy Neatby on craftsy.com but I used the stitch pattern from Hermione’s Everyday Sock for the leg to save some time. The yarn is called Sakkie. 

I also have been making cotton dishcloths using the Boxy Dishcloth pattern.

Machine Knitting

We had a knit along for the Gone for the Weekend Tee from knititnow.com.

I used Garment Designer software for sleeveless tops but my gauge is causing me trouble.

I have another machine knit top that actually did work out. It is the Linen Top pattern by Kat Coyle.

Resources

craftsy.com will launch a new class by Sally Melville soon called Stash Busting Secrets for Sweater Knitting and More. Contact Sally via Ravelry at Sallyknits for a half price coupon. The class will be an updated Craftsy version of her Styles book which was all about using up your yarn stash.

The former News and Views magazine/newsletter is now Country Knitting of Maine.

I mentioned June Hemmons Hiatt who wrote The Principles of Knitting. She is teaching a class about gauge at Vogue Knitting Live in November in Minneapolis.

Vegemetarianism

I made delicious crab fakes using a recipe from a book called The Meatlover’s Meatless Cookbook - Vegetarian Recipes Carnivores Will Devour. 

I’m going to cook millet using a recipe from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen. Millet - it’s not just birdseed!

Bonus Interview Episode with Sally Melville

Sally Melville’s website is sallymelvilleknits.com

Her Designs on Ravelry

A list of all her books. Buy them wherever you want but please support your local yarn store.

Sally Melville Styles: A Unique and Elegant Approach to Your Yarn Collection
The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch
The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch
The Knitting Experience: Book 3: Color
Warm Knits, Cool Gifts
Mother-Daughter Knits
Knitting Pattern Essentials

Susan Gaugliumi

Sally’s Craftsy Classes

Intarsia: Basics and Beyond
Wear What You Knit: Perfect Sweater Fit & Style
Essential Techniques Every Knitter Should Know
Sally will send listeners a half price link to her classes! Message her at Sallyknits on Ravelry.

Susan’s Craftsy Classes

Machine Knitting: Essential Techniques
Special Techniques for Machine Knitting: Color & Texture

Knitting as Warp - see this pattern which is the cover pattern on the Styles book. This purse would be a great way to start this technique.

Chris Bylsma - a knitwear designer and instructor who also teaches how to seam with the mattress stitch. Sally learned to do it from her knitting machine manual!

Knitter’s graph paper link.

Sally’s Memories Sweater pattern

Sally’s Universal Vest pattern

Sally’s L’Enveloppe pattern

Here’s a link to one of the machine knitted versions made by a member of our machine knitting guild - our own MaMaLaMaKnits.

Sally’s Gray Cardigan pattern. Here’s Carl’s gray cardigan that I knit on my mid-gauge knitting machine.

Sally teaches on a cruise once a year - on craftcruises.com.

Sally taught that weekend at Nautical Yarn in Ludington. It's a great shop and it's run by very nice and knitterly people. Lots of people stayed at the Cartier Mansion which was beautiful!

Bonus Interview Episode with Alessandrina Costa

Alessandrina.com

Just in case you have a copy of this magazine in your library, I read about her in Machine Knitters Source magazine Jan/Feb 1994. Article begins on page 20.

Sandy came to the US on the Andrea Doria.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design 

Rhode Island School of Design

Her work is carried at Cambridge Artist’s Cooperative

Episode 19 - Boston

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I rave about ichthammol ointment for horses.

Events

At Spring Fling 2016 I saw Carol Scott ([email protected]) and  Sandee Cherry. Sarah Etchinson was also there as was Gini Woodward and Jan Richards.

I recorded an interview with Sally Melville to be aired next month. She was teaching at the Wine & Wool Weekend put on by Carole at Nautical Yarn shop in Ludington, MI. The event was at the Cartier Mansion. Steven Be is teaching at the fall event.

28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. Contact Cathy Reaume at [email protected].

InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy.

Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.

Acquisitions

I ended up buying a blue and a green gauge rule at Distinctive Knits website.

I like to peruse the discussions on the Machine Knitting group on Ravelry. I met Sandy. I’ll publish my interview with her soon.

I added a KG-93 G-carriage, the KC-900 color changer, intarsia carriages for the standard, mid-gauge, and bulky machines, as well as a KG-89 to my studio.

I now have a cone of Yeoman Aurora Wool-way yarn and lots and lots of yarn from Sandy. Sandy came to the US on the Andrea Doria.

Hand Knitting

I signed up for the free Knit-Along 2016: Socks with Lucy Neatby on craftsy.com but I’ve had to switch to a different stitch pattern. I’m now using the one from Hermione’s Everyday Sock.

Machine Knitting

Dishcloths using the #2 standard punchcard or #30 elongated in Stitch World.

Working on a MK version of L’Enveloppe.

Resources

Pop Knitting by Britt-Marie Christoffersson

Machine Knitting the Technique of Slipstitch by Denise Musk

American’s Test Kitchen recipe for Pasta with Cauliflower got a five star review from the mother-in-law.

Episode 18 - Generations

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The 2016 Crank-In and Homecoming is going on right now through April 10 at Cape Girardeau, MO. Put on by the Erlbacher company.

The Spring Fiber Expo is April 9-10 in Ann Arbor, MI at the Washtenaw Fairgrounds.

I’m going to Spring Fling 2016 in Peru, IN.

DAK workshop featuring Charlene Shafer for April 29 - 30. For more information, call Cathy directly at 734-243-3016.

28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. With the increased interest in machine knitting, this event may fill up early. Cathy’s email address is: [email protected].

InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9.

The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild will be trekking to Forma Fiber Arts in Whitmore Lake, MI.

Addi DPNs - blunter end and pointier end on the same needle!

Craftsy class called Knit Faster with Portuguese Knitting with Andrea Wong

I signed up for the free Knit-Along 2016: Socks with Lucy Neatby on craftsy.com but I’ve had to switch to a different stitch pattern. I’m now using the one from Hermione’s Everyday Sock.

I added knit sleeves to my zippered fleece vest and I used Paton’s Kroy Socks FX to knit them on my mid-gauge LK150 machine.

I made a pullover sweater from a custom sized for me pattern on KnititNow.com using a very large hank of yarn from Newton’s Country Yarns. It is Finished-Finished-Finished per the Knitmore Girls Podcast.

I used five colors of Rowan Pure Wool Worsted yarn for my tuck stitch blanket that I am seriously considering frogging.

I suggest that beginners use the Diana Sullivan’s Goldilocks Challenge book and DVD set.

Or Charlene Schaffer’s Mid-Gauge Basics + Much More.

Or Kathryn Douberly’s The Answer Lady’s Machine Knitting Notebook.

Or Cheryl Brunette’s Your First Bond Sweater Youtube videos.

Cooks Illustrated Classic Stuffed Peppers is one of our favorite recipes that I’ve converted to vegetarian using a soy product called Meatless Crumbles from SimpleTruth.com.