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My 3D-Printed CSM

A few years ago I posted a couple of YouTube videos of my new Erlbacher circular sock machine (CSM). I just got it and I was sooo excited. I posted the videos both in English and Spanish. However, I started getting a lot of comments from Latin American viewers asking me where they could buyContinue reading “My 3D-Printed CSM”

Brother Ribber KR-830

One of the most important types of knitting is ribbing. Ribbing is used to create elastics for knitted garments. As a hand knitter, I never had the need to learn how to rib on a knitting machine, although I own several knitting machines, I used to knit cuffs, collars and waistbands by hand and thenContinue reading “Brother Ribber KR-830”

Como usar la cama auxiliar Brother KR-830 para tejido elástico

Uno de los tipos de tejidos más útiles es el tejido elástico. Desafortunademante, este tipo de tejido es fácil de hacer cuando se teje a dos agujas pero no cuando se teje en máquina tejedora o tricotosa. La única forma de crear este tejido en máquina tejedora es comprando un accesorio adicional. Este accesorio seContinue reading “Como usar la cama auxiliar Brother KR-830 para tejido elástico”

WHERE TO BUY A HOME KNITTER

Since I started posting videos in YouTube, I have received several comments requesting me to publish the names of the companies where I buy my home knitters.
Desde que empecé a publicar videos en YouTube, he recibido muchos comentarios pidiéndome que publique los nombres de las compañías en dónde compro mis máquinas tejedoras.

Passap Duomatic 80 Knitting Machine

Dear fellow knitters,I have achieved another step in my knitting machine journey. Two months ago I stumbled upon a Passap Duomatic 80 knitting machine. I have always heard knitters refer to this machine as the “Cadillac” of knitting machines. So, I had to see for myself.When I was very young, about 5 years old, myContinue reading “Passap Duomatic 80 Knitting Machine”

Machine Knitted Top

Machine Knitted Veronika Top I finally could figure out how to use my electronic Brother knitting machine. Since I forget everything and I don’t feel like reading the manual every time I use this machine, I recorded a video of how to use the pattern feature and posted it on YouTube. Then, I had toContinue reading “Machine Knitted Top”

Recycling Old Craft Boxes

Vintage Knitting Boxes Today I don’t want to write about knitting or crocheting per se. Instead, I want to talk about something just as important, craft storage. Let me share my experience reconditioning two extremely old wooden craft boxes. A while ago I inherited two vintage knitting boxes, one from my husband’s great-grandmother and the otherContinue reading “Recycling Old Craft Boxes”

Knitting or Crocheting?

Don’t let anyone deter you from continuing with your craft! Dear Blog, These past two weeks have been hectic. I am back to work and my stress levels are, again, through the roof. I haven’t had much time to knit, but I have been doing some reading. That being said, I stumbled upon a book aboutContinue reading “Knitting or Crocheting?”

Knitting Machine Dishcloth

Dear Blog, Yes, I know. I skipped one day again! Oh well, no worries because today I want to actually document the steps to make a dishcloth on a hobby knitting machine. I go through dishcloths so fast is not even funny, hence I decided to put my addiction to work for me. This is myContinue reading “Knitting Machine Dishcloth”