Machine Knitting for Advanced Knitters
This is a follow on course for those who have completed Phillipa's Machine Knitting for Beginners course. Please enquire at the office if you have not completed the beginners course, but would like to attend.
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Description
This is an advanced course in machine knitting. We will cover:
● How to dismantle, restore and maintain a manual knitting machine
● More advanced knitting techniques: using the ribber, holds
● Knitting simple garments
● Using a punchcard for decorative effect
● Using a knit leader to help design a garment
Equipment and some initial yarn will be supplied by the tutor. It is recommended that students bring their own machine (Brother preferred) so they get used to using it. If you don't have your own machine, please email us to enquire. The tutor may be able to provide a machine for you to use in class for a small charge.
Course outline:
- Week 1 - Look at how to dismantle a machine to repair and restore. Setting up the ribber
- Week 2 - Using punchcards for fair isle, tuck and slip. Using the lace carriage
- Week 3 - Using the Knit Leader to create a garment
- Week 4 - Finish off garments
What to bring
Participants will need:
● to borrow/buy a knitting machine. I recommend a Brother 830/836/881 or similar to begin with as these are the machines the tutor is familiar with. Ribber is optional but good to have.
● Bring some 4 ply yarn to the class (acrylic is fine)
Expected learning outcomes
- know how a knitting machine works, and how to restore
- know the techniques required to make a garment
- be confident using the ribber, and the punch card system
