Machine Knitting Inspiration

13/10/2023

Scenes from issue #113, Summer 2023

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MACHINE KNITTING INSPIRATION provides patterns and techniques meant to inspire machine knitters to improve their skills and artistry, and further their craft.
Regular features include: color of the year, industry news, inspirational edge techniques, knitting machine tech tips, natural yarn dye suggestions from the garden, and new yarn and pattern announcements all done in a bite-size format with a touch of homespun charm.
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13/04/2023

Coming in issue #112, Spring 2023
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MACHINE KNITTING INSPIRATION provides patterns and techniques meant to inspire machine knitters to improve their skills and artistry, and further their craft.

Regular features include: color of the year, industry news, inspirational edge techniques, knitting machine tech tips, natural yarn dye suggestions from the garden, and new yarn and pattern announcements all done in a bite-size format with a touch of homespun charm.

Each issue features 12 pages in folio format sent via First Class US Mail.

Subscription options:
- we can send a paypal invoice to your email address
- we accept credit cards over the telephone 320-252-2996 Tues-Sat 10-6 (central time)

First Class mail Subscription to USA addresses:
$16.95/1 year
$26.95/2 years

Subscription to Canada:
US$19.95/1 year
US$34.95/2 years

Subscription to UK, Australia or New Zealand:
US$24.95/1 year
US$44.95/2 years

Other countries: please inquire for current rates.

Foreign subscriptions are processed with Paypal which handles the currency conversion. Send a direct message with your email address and we will happily send a Paypal invoice.

31/03/2023

Cozy Sweater, pattern on page 5 of Machine Knitting Inspiration issue #111, Winter 2023
Knit on LK150 Knitting Machine using Brown Sheep Company Naturespun Sport

02/02/2023

Coming soon in the Winter 2023 issue of Machine Knitting Inspiration
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15/09/2022

Sleeveless Summer Top, from Summer 2022 Issue #109

02/06/2022

A Tam Hat on the bulky machine, for cool summer nights.
The pattern will appear in the Summer 2022 issue of Machine Knitting Inspiration, scheduled for July/August mailing.

The pattern is shown here in a solid color for instructional purposes. Use a self patterning yarn or self striping yarn for a fashion hat.

24/04/2022

Spring 2022 issue

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“May Flowers” is a new pattern by J Wurst appearing in the Spring 2022 issue of Machine Knitting Inspiration

This pattern will be available at our pop up shop this weekend at Purls of Joy seminar where Jason is teaching

24/04/2022

Spring 2022 issue

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03/02/2022

Winter Honeymoon shawl by Carole Wurst, worn two different ways: on the back and clasped in the front, or over one shoulder and clasped on the side.
Pattern in issue #107 of Machine Knitting Inspiration
Knit on a standard machine using one strand of Tamm Estilo plus one strand of Tamm Rayito

19/01/2022

From Issue #106, Sweater with Fashion Lace Sleeves made on a standard machine with NatureSpun Sport by Brown Sheep Company
Pattern by Carole Wurst

20/09/2021

Counting down the days until September Seminar... our annual in-person Knitting Machine experience.
September 24-25, 10-6 each day - held in the shops and studios where we create Machine Knitting Inspiration patterns.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-seminar-2021-for-machine-knitters-tickets-169229589257

SEPTEMBER SEMINAR for Machine Knitters & Fiber Artists Sept. 24-25, 10-5 Classes: Lace Carriage, Ribbing, Machine Knit Technology, & more

26/07/2021

Our Summer 2021 issue will feature ideas for sock yarns on the knitting machine. We expect to be mailing it out in the next few weeks.
Happy knitting!

03/06/2021

Working on things for the next issue. This is a sock pattern featuring both Lace -and- Fine Lace. Made using the Brother Lace Carriage on a KH965i.
Love this pattern effect!

24/04/2021

We've been working on the LK150 this week.
New LK150's are for sale in our store, $439. We also have 7-Needle Adjustable Transfer Tools, $19.95. Contact us for shipping and ordering info.
New Youtube Video: A quick look at biding off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCu0o3zK-_g&t=11s

Carole binds off of a knitting machine that doesn’t have sinker posts. This’s the method for any hobby machine like LK100, LK140 or 150, or Baby Brother KX35...

04/04/2021

Garter Carriage work
The pattern for this Geometric Baby Blanket is on page 8 in the newest issue of Machine Knitting Inspiration, Issue #104, Spring 2021.

11/03/2021

Some small pattern work, a baby sweater on the standard machine. Working with scrap yarn. The yarn used is Tamm 2/7 Sport, $20/pound cone in our shop.
The edging is a mock-rib with a twisted popcorn stitch. Instructions were in MKI issue #97

21/02/2021

MACHINE KNITTING INSPIRATION Issue #103 has now been mailed to current subscribers. Contents include: body blanket poncho with attached scarf, Taxi Cab cowl, Up North hat, deer motif, a new edging in our series, tech tips about dealing with static electricity around the knitting machine, and more.

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21/02/2021

We recently uploaded a new short video where Carole describes an experience with a customer who wondered why her Garter Carriage was giving her trouble.
Click on the youtube channel to see more of Carole's Garter Carriage videos.
We also had a book available in our store called G-Carriage Tips, Tricks and Techniques by Carole but it has gone out of print. If there is interest perhaps it could be made available again in the future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp64W7sAV_E

Carole Wurst discusses some experiences using the Garter Carriage, including why it mis-patterned for a customer.We have pre-owned Garter Carriages for sale!...