Knitting Machines

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What is it?

• Knitting Machine: The official information

Even larger knitted items, even more possibilities, even more fun with knitting; The Addi-Express “Kingsize” model is mounted onto the table and remains securely in position. Simply turn the handle and the wheel begins to turn. With the 46 sturdy pins, you will be knitting trendy scarves and woolly hats within a matter of minutes and you will be knitting smart stolas and jumpers within a few hours. All of the pin have a number so that they can be simply accelerated and decelerated and the electronic row counter enables work to be carried out with precision.

What can I do?

• Check out some projects online | here, too!
• Knit a flat panel | Video
• Knit in the round | Video

How to convert hand knit patterns to machine knit patterns

Looking for the Wizard Scarf tutorials?

• How to: Cast on (0:30-4:46)
• How to: Change Colors (6:25-7:40)
• How to: Tassles

What do I need?

• A pattern (simple ones to get started: Hat | Scarf | Infinity Scarf)
• Yarn (worsted weight works best.)
• Anywhere from 30 minutes for a simple hat to several hours for a larger piece.
• The library currently does not sell materials to use with the knitting machine.
• There is no cost to use the machine.

What materials can I use?

The easiest yarn to use is a worsted wool, however other fibers and weight may work- Always knit a small swatch on the machine before starting your project so you will know how the yarn behaves.

Learn

• Makery Project: Winter Hat using the Knitting Machine
• Makery Project: Wizard Scarf using the Knitting Machine

Where can I buy materials?

• Craft stores and yarn/knit shops carry materials you can use. You can also find yarn online at sites like Knit Picks and Amazon.
• Nearby yarn shops include: The Knitting Pot (Elmhurst) Idea Studio (La Grange) | String Theory Yarn Co (Glen Ellyn) | Knit Nirvana (Forest Park)