Learn and how to solve knitting machine problems

A knitting machine is a marvelous invention that can be used in the home to manufacture knitted garments quickly. Originally only used in a factory, but as technology has progressed, they are now compact enough to use in your home.
If you're a beginner or expert, or if your knitter is miss-behaving, read tips and advice on how to look after, fix and maintain your knitting machine. Keep these present-day wonders maintained.

Q. Explain the anatomy of a knitting machine needle?

Knitting Machine Needle Types: Knitting machine needles are made from stainless steel, they are very hard wearing and can last for many years if looked after. The various parts of a knitting machine needle can be seen in the image ...

Q. Explain the difference between knitting machines?

Over the years hundreds of thousands of knitting machine had been produced and there are still a good number of used models for sale, but how to they compare. How do modern knitting machines compare with the older models? Which ones takes fine wool? ...

Q. My knitting machine is dropping stitches?

Dropping or missed stitches whilst using a knitting machine is quite common and can be solved by simple fault finding. There are three main actions that can cause dropped stitches; Is it missing on the same needle every row? or is it...

Q. Which knitting machine to choose Brother or Silver Reed?

Knitting machine shootout Silver Reed vs Brother. We will take two of the most common knitting machines... the Brother KH836 and the Silver Reed SK280. Both are standard 4.5 mm gauge and what’s more important, both are exceptionally...

Q. Which knitting machine is the best

Knitting machines come in various types, each designed for specific kinds of knitting projects and yarn weights. The main types include plastic bed, metal bed, fine gauge, 4-ply and chunky gauge models. Yes, we have our favourites, but the best one is...

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