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Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've been trying to make a shawl with the LK150 knitting machine. I'm not having much success.

That isn't entirely true. I'm having some success. I managed to make the first half of the shawl before I dropped a bunch of stitches.

Then, I managed to make the first half of the shawl again. Again I dropped a bunch of stitches. This is completely operator error. Knitting machines take a level of attention I am still learning.

Then, I managed to complete the shawl, wrong. This was entirely my fault for misunderstanding the directions. Both sides ...

added by Becca 1 year, 9 months ago. under 2022 , knit , knit picks , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , shawl , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

Sometimes things don't go as planned. I was nearing the cast off of this machine knit hat and managed to drop all the stitches. That just means I got to knit it again. It wasn't the right size anyway.

I cast on again and managed to finish the hat. I'm still trying to figure out the perfect tension and stitch counts to reliably make a beanie appropriate for my noggin. I'm hoping to figure it out so I can make some more charity hats. I should use my Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns to get ...

added by Becca 1 year, 9 months ago. under 2022 , hat , knit , knit picks , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

I came across a video on YouTube that explained how to make a simple beanie on the LK150. Since I'm in the learning stages with the flat bed knitting machine I thought it would be a great way to learn some new tricks, or apply what I know to a practical project.

I used almost all of the weights for this one. The crown decreases are made manually so it is a little slow going. Still faster than my hand knitting.

When it came off the machine I knew it was going to be too large for my little ...

added by Becca 1 year, 9 months ago. under 2022 , hat , knit , knitting , lk150 , machine knitting , maryland , md , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

I pulled out this cake of lace weight yarn and decided to try something perhaps a little crazy. I decided to try to make a boxy sweater.

The good news is that the back is just a big rectangle. I used a 20 row hung hem. I used the drop shoulder sweater pattern from The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges. It is a great place to start your sweater-knitting journey if you are a hand knitter. I found converting the stitch counts to machine knitting easy.

Knitting the front of the ...

added by Becca 1 year, 10 months ago. under 2022 , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , sweater , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

If you think knitting machines can only knit large flat pieces of fabric you should check out this experiment.

Here is the basic shape before blocking. This project used a single ball of Mandala by Lion Brand. This is the colorway Sirens.

After steaming the edges don't curl as much. For this project I used yarn-over decreases combined with short rows to get the curved shape. I also added a couple rows of eyelets at the end. I think this could be so much more fun with additional rows of eyelets. I'll have to pick up some more ...

added by Becca 1 year, 10 months ago. under 2022 , knit , knitting , lion brand , machine knitting , mandala , shawl , yarn

Machine Knitting from Becca's Crazy Projects

First, let's talk about creativity. This is what my cutting table looked like on Saturday afternoon. I'm in the middle of more than a couple things. This is my normal state of being and it works for me. Some days it doesn't, but Saturday was a good day. That contraption is the Silver Reed LK150 knitting machine. It is one of the least expensive knitting machines you can get. I borrowed it from a friend to see if I liked working with it.

I fiddled around. I made some swatches. I watched a bunch of YouTube videos ...

added by Becca 1 year, 10 months ago. under 2022 , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , sweater , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

It was time for another pair of Monster Socks. The way to know if they are matching is by looking at the cuffs, heels, and toes. These turned out great! Someday I will open my Etsy shop and sell some more of these. Maybe in the fall. They do make great winter holiday gifts.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 12

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up dropped stitches)
Cable Clamp PRO ...

added by Becca 1 year, 11 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , monster socks , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

More than a few times I've come across proud makers of heel-tab socks. I decided I should give it a try.

I started with this video by Jamie Mayfield. I generally have a rule about weeknight knitting. The rule is I don't knit on worknights. Why? you may ask. Because I have used up most of my attention and focus by dinner time and end up making too many mistakes. This pair of socks was no different. I got to the heel of the second sock and realized I had forgotten to hang the hem. I just cut ...

added by Becca 1 year, 12 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This was a sort of challenge. Since I usually buy a single ball of Knit Picks Felici I have to get creative with contract cuffs, heels, and toes to make that single 50 gram ball into a pair of socks. For this, Knit Picks Stroll is perfect. I've also used their Stroll Tonal as a coordinating/contrast yarn.

These turned out great! I used the entire ball of Felici. It was a fun experiment. I should write down some notes so I can replicate the process.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 10

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added by Becca 2 years ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Escape to a Sightseeing Venture With Capri Fabrics by Katarina Roccella! from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

One of my favorite things about sewing is getting lost at the sound of my sewing machine! Sewing away, chain piecing, cutting fabric, and next thing you know many hours have passed, and I was able to escape to my happy place. That is the greatest part about this community, that we can all share this passion, and how we can relate to how happy it makes us! A lot of this joy starts with just choosing what fabrics speak to me, and as of recently, all I’ve been daydreaming about is going on a sunny vacation to the ...

added by Jannelle 2 years, 1 month ago. under art gallery fabrics , capri fabrics , free quilt pattern , katarina roccella , knit , lookbook , oeko tex fabric , patchwork , quilting , quilting cotton , rayon , sew easy , sewing , sewing projects , sewing tutorial , youtube video

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This time, with self-striping yarn from Knit Picks. This was fun adventure in stitch manipulation. Yarn is Felici from Knit Picks. Knit Picks regularly has this yarn on sale and changes the colorways regularly. I wear socks made with this yarn regularly. It is a delight to work with.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 9

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up dropped stitches)
Cable Clamp PRO Cable Management 4 Pack (used ...

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Let's talk about texture. I saw this simply circular sock machine pattern in the Circular Sock Machine Knitters Facebook group. I decided to give it a try. I must admit, I dropped a stitch early on my first try so I had to restart. Overall, a fun way to manipulate stitches and come up with something different.

The next time I try this I'm going to use self-striping yarn. I think that will be exciting.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 8

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars 7 Inch ...

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last week I cranked two pair of socks. First up was this great yarn from Knitterly Things. Such great colors in the Vesper Sock Yarn Club. This is the December 2021 colorway Woodsy.

The semi-solid for the toes and heels is just perfect!

These bright socks were made using Activ yarn I purchased from CSM Supplies. If you want to knit with yarn from a cone and have hard-wearing socks, this is the yarn for you. Color choices are constantly changing. I would buy one of each if I wasn't already drowning in yarn.

Pairs of socks knit in ...

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Let’s Glow, Grow, and SHINE ON with Sharon Holland’s Latest Collection! from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

As makers, we are always trying to evolve our craft, it’s what makes being a creator so great! As the years go by, I’ve considered myself quite lucky to be part of this evolution, in the way that my personal taste has changed and witnessing those around me also switch up their styles. The first person that comes to mind with great change is our dear designer, Sharon Holland! Ever since I joined the AGF family, collection after collection release I would always be amazed at what she brought to the table when it came to designs.

I ...

added by Jannelle 2 years, 1 month ago. under art gallery fabrics , flannel , free quilt pattern , knit , lookbook , quilting fabric , rayon , sewing patterns , sewing projects , sharon holland , shine on fabrics , youtube tutorial

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

Here are the October and November 2021 Vesper Sock Yarn Club yarns. Such fun colors. I'm always pleased with the mini skein for contrast heels and toes.

All caked and ready to go. Those that follow my blog know I posted the October socks a little while ago. Check out this post from February 2021 to see those socks.

I love every pair of socks I make.

There they are! Almost finished. All that remains is closing up the toes and they will be ready for feet.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 5

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added by Becca 2 years, 2 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Baby Burp Cloths from Mama Spark's World

I have been on a burp cloth making kick. I had SO many cut out already. I was cleaning in my room and decided that if I sewed up everything I had cut maybe it would make a little more space. Hardly, LOL. I will be destashing when I get back from NC so I have been putting fabric into bins for the big destash too.I listed the burp cloths in my ETSY shop if you are interested in purchasing one

added by Mama Spark 2 years, 2 months ago. under baby burp cloths , burp cloths , flannel , knit

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

When I make Monster Socks I'm never quite sure how they will turn out.

I grabbed my brightest speckle and some self-striping with black and pink, pulled in some Knit Picks Stroll in Pucker and Highlighter, and made these beauties. I love Stroll for socks and other accessories. So soft.

I also added yellow toes to this pair made with Activ yarn (color: Colorado) I purchased from CSM Supplies. I would buy all the colors if I could.

Pairs of socks knit in 2022: 4

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Knitter's Pride Aqua Sock Blockers, Medium

Fiskars ...

added by Becca 2 years, 3 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

This wonderful yarn from Knitterly Things has waited long enough. While I do enjoy a good bargain, I also like to support small business when I can. Both of these were part of the Knitterly Things Fall Sock Club. If you have the ability I highly recommend joining the club at least once. You can learn more by checking out the Vesper Sock Yarn Club 2022 page. I am seriously considering signing up for the next one.

I love this look down into the sock.

All that's left is to knit the toes closed with the Kitchener Stitch. I ...

added by Becca 2 years, 3 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Cranky Socks from Becca's Crazy Projects

I was looking at a pair of socks I knit using Regia Pairfect and decided to try a similar effect. These were made using three different yarns. Knit Picks Stroll Tweed for the cuff, heel, toe, and foot. The striping yarn is Knit Picks Felici Sock Yarn. The third yarn is Knit Picks Bare Stroll Fingering that I dyed a couple years ago. I really enjoy using Knit Picks yarn and the price point is somewhere between inexpensive and hand-dyed. Give them a try if you are looking for something like this. Overall, this experiment was a success. I'm ...

added by Becca 2 years, 3 months ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knit picks , knitting , machine knitting , maryland , md , socks , yarn

Welcome to 2022 from Becca's Crazy Projects

I want to start off the new year with a review of what I did in 2021.

I quilted a total of 76 charity quilts in 2021. That exceeded my personal goal of 52 in a calendar year. This scrappy quilt is just one.

I made so many pairs of socks. These are likely my favorite because I made them using leftovers of Thick Sock from Knitterly Things. And, they are for me. Now that winter has arrived in the northern hemisphere I get to wear my wool socks every day and that's just wonderful!

I bought so much ...

added by Becca 2 years, 3 months ago. under 100 blocks , 2022 , charity , circular sock machine , crochet , embroidery , hat , knit , knitting , long arm , longarm , monster socks , quilt , quilting , quilts for kids , roller skates , skates , socks , yarn

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