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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, 10 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

A Finished Blanket. from Sunburnt Quilts

This is another of my projects that was so close to a finish and was then put away due to distractions of my own making. I had made the large mandalas and had pieced them together, but knew I had to make smaller sections to fill the gaps.

It took me a while to play with the small pieces as I worked out which colour combo worked best. Once that was done I was able to complete the crochet and sew them together. I think it is about 40 inches square.

It has been made from 8 ply cotton from ...

added by karen 1 year, 10 months ago. under cards , crochet , dolls , knitting , yarn (Comments)

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

Yarning Away. from Sunburnt Quilts

Lots of little yarn projects have been worked on and some have even been completed.

This little doll is a pattern from Mary Jane’s Tearoom and is called simply a Little Yarn Doll.

A lovely pattern to follow and lots of variations included.

I have kept to the basics for the first one, giving her a removable hat and skirt. I may get a little more adventurous when I knit another one.

The yarn theme continues with these two beanies. They are crocheted from a You Tube pattern called Easy Breezy Beanies. There are 5 different patterns for different ...

added by karen 1 year, 11 months ago. under christmas , colours , crochet , dolls , embroidery , knitting , yarn (Comments)

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

Cross Canada Challenge!! from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

Have you ever had one of those nights when you are tired - but you just can't fall asleep? There were zero reasons for that to happen except to annoy me. I did not nap during the day, I didn't have any earth-shattering thing on my mind, all the work for the day got completed, and I just couldn't fall asleep.

I did get up and go to spin class. Let's just say that it took me an extra 10 minutes to get my 30 KM. I think a nap this morning or this afternoon will be ...

added by Elaine 1 year, 11 months ago. under challenge , magazines , neighbourhood , 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 2 years ago. under 2022 , circular sock machine , cranking , csm , knit , knitting , machine knitting , socks , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm continuing to progress on my crochet hexagon blanket. I'm not planning much, just grabbing and attaching the next hexagon. I'm loving it so far.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

added by Becca 2 years ago. under 2022 , crochet , knit picks , project , projects , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

It was finally time I grabbed my bag full of crocheted hexagons and started stitching them together.

I don't have a plan for these. I'm just grabbing one from the bag and joining it to the others. That means I don't know how big this thing will get. I like creative surprises.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

added by Becca 2 years ago. under 2022 , crochet , knit picks , project , projects , yarn

Easter, Yay! from Sunburnt Quilts

We are having a gorgeous Easter long weekend with beautiful sunny days. Even the resident magpie family agree and have been out and about checking out the Autumn foliage.

Easter decorating has been happening and there are a couple of new additions.

A little crochet bunny.

And a new hoop embroidery.

This is a Kathy Schmitz design that I was lucky enough to receive from Marina. ( Thanks, again, Marina.)

I reduced the size so that it would fit a hoop.It is ready to hang on the wall.

I found this cute little paper tree that I was planning to ...

added by karen 2 years ago. under colours , crochet , easter , embroidery , felt , ornaments , yarn (Comments)

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

Tools and supplies (affiliate links ...

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

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've been working on these hexagons for a while. The stack just keeps growing. I finished weaving in the ends for this stack last night.

At some point they will become a blanket. I'm just not sure when. Soon, is my hope. Do you have any long term projects?

Those with a keen eye will note this was posted around 6pm and not the earlier time on the post. Because I wrote the post but failed to set the time correctly.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER ...

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , crochet , knit picks , project , projects , yarn

Crochet Crazy from Becca's Crazy Projects

When I saw the Blooming Star (Ravelry link) pattern I just had to buy it and give it a try. This was my walk through following the video tutorial. I love how two yarns create this great brioche effect. I can't wait to try it with some ombre yarns. Have you tried any new techniques recently?

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)

Stitch markers: CLOVER Lock Ring Markers 20/pkg

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , crochet , knit picks , project , projects , yarn

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.