I’ve been away for a while, but now that I’m back, I’m excited to launch a brand-new segment on my blog called—Knitting Relics. In this series, I’ll be showcasing vintage, antique, and collectible knitting machines that are no longer in production. These fascinating tools are a window into the past, and I can’t wait toContinueContinue reading “KNITTING RELICS: THE MEDA KNITTING MACHINE”
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My 3D-Printed CSM
HOME 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 couldContinueContinue reading “My 3D-Printed CSM”
Brother Ribber KR-830
HOME 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. Then,ContinueContinue reading “Brother Ribber KR-830”
Cómo usar la cama auxiliar Brother KR-830 para tejido elástico
INICIO 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 accesorioContinueContinue reading “Cómo 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.My mother was a single mother of four children andContinueContinue reading “Passap Duomatic 80 Knitting Machine”
Vintage Simpleframe Knitting
SIMPLEFRAME KNITTER A while ago I found a collectible knitting machine. The Simpleframe knitting machine model S100. It was made in the UK. I found a YouTube video of the first Simpleframe machine created. It was invented by Dr. P.J. Reilly, and it was a long triangle that you could put on your lap. I have neverContinueContinue reading “Vintage Simpleframe Knitting”
Recycling Old Craft Boxes
Vintage Knitting Boxes Today, I don’t want to write about knitting or crocheting. Instead, I want to talk about something just as important: craft storage. More specifically, I want to share my experience upcycling two extremely old wooden craft boxes. A while ago, I inherited two vintage craft boxes—one from my husband’s great-grandmother and theContinueContinue reading “Recycling Old Craft Boxes”
Helen Textile Crafts 