Just an update as to where i have been. Had a few life changes this passed month, so things have been a bit difficult, to say the least. Fail not tho i have started knitting again, and currently have something still on the 302 to finish off, and ive also started something else by hand - but its chunky so wont take too long to finish that. Will get back posting, when everything reurns to some sort of norm!
P
Sunday, 18 April 2010
Friday, 5 March 2010
V neck navy tank top finished, and progress on blue cardigan
Ive started knitting a light blue cardigan with some 4 ply - i did the back tonight and will probably start the fronts tomorrow.
The navy tank top is finished now and i wore it yesterday. Must say im very pleased with it seeing as it is the first thing i have made for myself on the knitting machine.
Thats all for now
Phil
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Monday, 1 March 2010
Knitmaster ES 302 and V Neck Tank Top progress.
Here are some photos i have been meaning to upload - i really do love this machine, i have had some fun with it since i set it up last friday. It took me a while to give it a good clean and service, as it was very filthy and the back rail was virtually black! Sponge bar has been replaced and machine is working fine - apart from two damaged needles in the centre of the bed that ive replaced with ones from the ends.
Its a lot smaller than i imagined, well, compared to the 700 its much smaller. Ive set it up where the 700 was and the 700 has gone underneath the table for a while.
So, here's the start of what ive made on the 302 this afternoon. Its a V neck tank that i'm making out of some navy 4 ply i bought in town yesterday. Ive also made a pair of socks in a lighter blue 4 ply and they turned out great, even if a tad too small. Just got the ribbed arm bands and neck band to do then its done - hope it turns out okay.
Thats all for now
Phil
Its a lot smaller than i imagined, well, compared to the 700 its much smaller. Ive set it up where the 700 was and the 700 has gone underneath the table for a while.
So, here's the start of what ive made on the 302 this afternoon. Its a V neck tank that i'm making out of some navy 4 ply i bought in town yesterday. Ive also made a pair of socks in a lighter blue 4 ply and they turned out great, even if a tad too small. Just got the ribbed arm bands and neck band to do then its done - hope it turns out okay.
Thats all for nowPhil
Saturday, 27 February 2010
Knitmaster 302
Hurray!!! My new knitting machine has arrived and i love it! I spent all of yesterday giving it a service, took all the needles out and soaked them in white spirit, cleaned and oiled them individually, cleaned the needle bed and carriage, and refurbished the sponge bar - its now like a brand new machine! Im really pleased how its cleaned up and looks really smart.
Going to have a bit more of a practise on it before i make something, and need to experiment with the pattern dials too.
All in all very pleased! Will post some photos soon.
Thats all for now
Phil.
Going to have a bit more of a practise on it before i make something, and need to experiment with the pattern dials too.
All in all very pleased! Will post some photos soon.
Thats all for now
Phil.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Knitmaster 700 Navy Socks
Ive just made these blue socks on the KM700 with a cone of blue 4 ply i had. I think they turned out ok, but i think i will do the hem using the ribber next time rather than just doing a welt, as it feels a bit loose around the ankle - never mind!
They feel alright to wear though, nice and soft. Im posting early as we are off out to watch Ipswich play at Scunthorpe - come on Ipswich!
Thanks to Susan for the sock pattern. :0) http://susyranner.blogspot.com/
See you later
Phil
They feel alright to wear though, nice and soft. Im posting early as we are off out to watch Ipswich play at Scunthorpe - come on Ipswich!
Thanks to Susan for the sock pattern. :0) http://susyranner.blogspot.com/
See you later
Phil
Monday, 22 February 2010
Fairisle Cushion Cover
This is something i made last week on the 700. It was really made by accident as i was messing about with the machine doing some test fairisle swatches and seemed to like this pattern - so, i randomly decided to make a cushion cover.
It literally took me 10 minutes to knit the front and 10 for the back, then Mum sewed it up on her sewing machine and voila - quite chuffed really, and everyone seems to like it!
Talk to you later
Phil
Sunday, 21 February 2010
New knitting machine!
Im very excited as ive just won an ebay auction for a knitting machine and i won! Its a vintage 1967 Knitmaster 302 E -ive always loved this machine the very first time i saw one - it just looks brill and apparently is real fun to play with as it uses pattern dials instead of a punch card facility. No more machines from now on though - some of my others are going to have to go in the attic!!!
The only machine i want now is a Knitmaster 155 chunky punchcard machine and ribber, but i think im going to have to save up for that one.
Cant wait for it to arrive!!!
The only machine i want now is a Knitmaster 155 chunky punchcard machine and ribber, but i think im going to have to save up for that one.
Cant wait for it to arrive!!!
Knitmaster 700
So, a while back i posted a comment saying how ide got my Knitmaster 700. Well ive been meaning to upload some photos - so here they are! Ive knitted a few things on it so far, but im still in need of some practice. Its set up in my mums study, she has her corner, where she has her sewing machine set up and i have my corner! My other two knitting machines are in boxes under the table - more on those later on.
The machine is about 24 years old - so its older than me!!!!! The ribber is an SRP-60 but i dont think it is my friend as it keeps being silly and not working properly! Im sure we will get on one day.
Thats all for now
Phil
The machine is about 24 years old - so its older than me!!!!! The ribber is an SRP-60 but i dont think it is my friend as it keeps being silly and not working properly! Im sure we will get on one day.Thats all for now
Phil
Hand Knitted Jumper - Photo Update
Here are some photos i have taken of the hand knitted jumper. Two sleeves and the back! The back has a pattern that creates a textured tile effect, and the top is formed by working in moss stitch/seed stitch, whichever you want to call it. It looks huge but when put next to a jumper that fits it seems the right size.
Here are the sleeves. The pattern told me to knit in the tile pattern from the garter stitch hem to just over the elbow, but i decided to just stick to stocking stitch and just do a garter strip across the middle. I think it looks okay - i just thought it would be a bit over the top with more of the tile pattern.
Ive just started the front, so no doubt that will take me a few months - wish me luck!
Talk to you later
Phil
Here are the sleeves. The pattern told me to knit in the tile pattern from the garter stitch hem to just over the elbow, but i decided to just stick to stocking stitch and just do a garter strip across the middle. I think it looks okay - i just thought it would be a bit over the top with more of the tile pattern.
Ive just started the front, so no doubt that will take me a few months - wish me luck!Talk to you later
Phil
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Hand knitted jumper and general update
Well i havent done a blog entry in a while mainly because ive been busy settling into my new job, and also because ive been getting to grips with my new knitting machine.
Firstly ive managed to complete another sleeve of the jumper im hand knitting my partner - he seems to like it so thats good! That means now i have done the back and both sleeves. Ive cast on for the front but now just needs knitting! It will get done in the end.
Today im going to go out and buy some new rechargeable batteries for my camera, then i will be able to take some photos of the things ive been knitting so i can upload them to here.
Talk to you soon
Phil
Firstly ive managed to complete another sleeve of the jumper im hand knitting my partner - he seems to like it so thats good! That means now i have done the back and both sleeves. Ive cast on for the front but now just needs knitting! It will get done in the end.
Today im going to go out and buy some new rechargeable batteries for my camera, then i will be able to take some photos of the things ive been knitting so i can upload them to here.
Talk to you soon
Phil
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Well here goes for my first blog entry!
So, I have set up my Knitmaster 700k now after a long time cleaning and oiling it. I cheked the sponge bar, and of course it needs replacing. I have ordered a new one from BSK and hopefully that should arrive within the next few days.
I have had the SRP-60 ribber out and given that a clean too. I tried to attach it to the knitting machine but realised that the auxillary brackets are missing from the machine. Got back in touch with BSK and luckily they have them in stock so will be ringing up in the morning to order those; then i can get the ribber attached. Granted, i wont be using the ribber for a while as i want to get to grips with the knitting machine itself first, then i will have a go with the ribber.
I have packed away the Swiss machine as we just arn't getting along! I do everything it says in the instructions but it always keeps dropping stitches. Maybe i will get it out again in a few weeks and give it another go. Ive also packed away my trusty Knitmaster Instant machine as i was getting short of space, and what with setting up the 700 it needed to go away for a while. Ive made a few things on it so far, including a shrug and a scarf, but im sure i will be getting it out again soon for another go.
I have been through all these patterns, books and clippings given to me by my aunt. The box she gave me also contained loads of things from my Grandma's knitting collection, including some paterns and bloomin loads of punch cards. Im telling you, my Grandma was obsessed with punch cards! There are hundreds of them, and some really nice ones too.
I got the Knitmaster LC2 lace carriage out of the box today to give a clean. I cant get the sinker plate off at the moment so will try again soon, but anyhow it had a clean and got put back in its box until i feel confident enough to have a go at some lace.
Did some more of my hand knitted jumper that im knitting for my partner. I think he will like it. Its in brown DK and is a textured tilework pattern. Ive done the back, one sleeve, and am currently on the 2nd sleeve. He seems impressed with it anyway!
Thats all for this post but will be posting again soon.
Talk to you soon
Phil
So, I have set up my Knitmaster 700k now after a long time cleaning and oiling it. I cheked the sponge bar, and of course it needs replacing. I have ordered a new one from BSK and hopefully that should arrive within the next few days.
I have had the SRP-60 ribber out and given that a clean too. I tried to attach it to the knitting machine but realised that the auxillary brackets are missing from the machine. Got back in touch with BSK and luckily they have them in stock so will be ringing up in the morning to order those; then i can get the ribber attached. Granted, i wont be using the ribber for a while as i want to get to grips with the knitting machine itself first, then i will have a go with the ribber.
I have packed away the Swiss machine as we just arn't getting along! I do everything it says in the instructions but it always keeps dropping stitches. Maybe i will get it out again in a few weeks and give it another go. Ive also packed away my trusty Knitmaster Instant machine as i was getting short of space, and what with setting up the 700 it needed to go away for a while. Ive made a few things on it so far, including a shrug and a scarf, but im sure i will be getting it out again soon for another go.
I have been through all these patterns, books and clippings given to me by my aunt. The box she gave me also contained loads of things from my Grandma's knitting collection, including some paterns and bloomin loads of punch cards. Im telling you, my Grandma was obsessed with punch cards! There are hundreds of them, and some really nice ones too.
I got the Knitmaster LC2 lace carriage out of the box today to give a clean. I cant get the sinker plate off at the moment so will try again soon, but anyhow it had a clean and got put back in its box until i feel confident enough to have a go at some lace.
Did some more of my hand knitted jumper that im knitting for my partner. I think he will like it. Its in brown DK and is a textured tilework pattern. Ive done the back, one sleeve, and am currently on the 2nd sleeve. He seems impressed with it anyway!
Thats all for this post but will be posting again soon.
Talk to you soon
Phil
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