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| == Knitting Machines == | | == Knitting Machines == |
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− | [[Brother 230 Knitting Machine]] | + | [[Brother 230 knitting machine]] |
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| [[Brother KH-930 Knitting Machine]] | | [[Brother KH-930 Knitting Machine]] |
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| [[Passap Duomatic ("Pinkie")]] | | [[Passap Duomatic ("Pinkie")]] |
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− | == Knitting Machine Workshop ==
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− | == Useful Links == | + | == Learning == |
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− | === Before you knit ===
| + | For self study, please use the [[Knitting Machine Workshop Syllabus 2014]]. |
| + | This provides a detailed outline for mastering the Brother machines. |
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− | Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]]
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− | Chart to convert hand knit instructions to machine knitting:
| + | Knitting Machine Office Hours are held every Monday, 7-9pm, open to the public. |
| + | If you plan to attend, please RSVP on the PS1 Meet Up page. |
| + | http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ |
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| + | == Resources == |
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| + | ===Manuals=== |
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| + | [https://app.box.com/s/mcmj46ouiwy5wmzyf0atk0qk4xkrc9wf Brother KH230 Manual] |
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− | Part 1 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple_pt1.pdf]]
| + | [https://app.box.com/s/3fidjur9mu1nm29ldff5kjq4vgb8t7nl Brother KH930 Manual] |
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− | Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]]
| + | [http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com/passap-manuals.html Passap] |
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| + | ===Technique=== |
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| + | [https://app.box.com/s/w0218dqvl4ih56dz6cg1jiz7xv9s54os Brother Knitting Techniques] |
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− | [http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html Chart to determine tension dial setting.] | + | [http://www.aboutknittingmachines.com/brother-manuals.html PDF library of Brother guides, manuals, and pattern books.] |
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− | Pattern Generator: [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2148 Cellular Automation] and [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2062 Mazes]
| + | === Additional Tutorials === |
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− | Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn]
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− | Pattern for a 4.5 mm needle pusher (1 x 1), for producing with the laser cutter and 1/8" acrylic - it may be very hard to see because the stroke is only 0.05 mm or so.
| + | "Diana Natters On" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials] |
− | [[Media:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]] | |
− | [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]
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− | === After you knit ===
| + | [http://www.yarn-store.com/different-yarns-for-different-knitting-machines.html Chart to determine tension dial setting.] |
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| How to [http://www.yarn-store.com/technique-seaming-row-to-row.html sew two knitted pieces] together. | | How to [http://www.yarn-store.com/technique-seaming-row-to-row.html sew two knitted pieces] together. |
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| Latch tool bind off [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNZIlT7zfw video]. This method is probably best suited for the chunky machine. | | Latch tool bind off [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNZIlT7zfw video]. This method is probably best suited for the chunky machine. |
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− | === General Info === | + | === Media Files === |
− | Diana Sullivan's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKrfqU8CMFg&list=PL2E135CCB28900F38 Video Tutorials] the "Diana Natters On" series.
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| + | Brother 230 Cheat Sheet [[Media:Brother_230_Cheat_Sheet_130323.pdf]] |
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− | Ravelry's [http://www.ravelry.com/groups/machine-knitting machine knitting page]. The forum is a priceless source of advice and info. Free registration required.
| + | Chart to convert hand knit instructions to machine knitting: |
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| + | Part 1 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple_pt1.pdf]] |
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| + | Part 2 & 3 [[Media:Conversions_Made_Simple.pdf]] |
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| + | Pattern for a 4.5 mm needle pusher (1 x 1), for producing with the laser cutter and 1/8" acrylic - it may be very hard to see because the stroke is only 0.05 mm or so. |
| + | [[Media:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg]] |
| + | [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/File:Knitting_comb_from_stl.svg] |
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| + | === Useful Links === |
| + | Pattern Generator: [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2148 Cellular Automation] and [http://www.unikatissima.de/e/?page_id=2062 Mazes] |
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| + | Knit Knack Shop: [http://knitknackshop.com/brother-acc.html accessories] and [http://knitknackshop.com/yarns.html cone yarn] |
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− | [https://files.secureserver.net/4szMyVbbbwuBZk Brother Knitting Machine Techniques Book].
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− | [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Knitting_Machines#Class_2_Syllabus Tutorial books] (as free PDFs) for Brother Knitting Machines | + | Ravelry's [http://www.ravelry.com/groups/machine-knitting machine knitting page]. The forum is a priceless source of advice and info. Free registration required. |
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| [[Category:Textiles]] | | [[Category:Textiles]] |
| [[Category:Interest Groups]] | | [[Category:Interest Groups]] |