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How to Build an Accurate Yarn Measuring Wheel
Most folks who work with yarn will eventually want to know how to easily and accurately measure their yarn. There are many devices out...
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PurlaGoose
Apr 14, 20192 min
Tools You Need to Maintain Knitting Machines
Unfortunately, there are very few knitting machine repair places anymore. However, if you have mechanical sense and the service...
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PurlaGoose
Apr 14, 20192 min
JIS L 0201:1995 – Letter symbols for knitting stitch
We bought the booklet shown on the JSA website: JIS L 0201: 1995 Letter Symbols for Knitting Stitch because we had a pattern that we...
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PurlaGoose
Apr 14, 20193 min
How to Use the Silver Reed SC-3 Linker
The SC-3 linker is a device that sits on the bed of the machine, similar to a carriage and will allow you to cast off/bind off the...
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PurlaGoose
Mar 31, 20199 min
Using the Silver Reed EC1/PE1 for Pattern Control
What is the Silver Reed EC1 Pattern Controller? The Silver Reed EC1 Pattern Controller will automate the needle selection on the Silver...
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PurlaGoose
Mar 30, 20195 min
Five Pattern Control Methods for a Silver Reed Knitting Machine
Silver Reed had an interesting idea when they brought out the SK8xx series. Why buy the electronics more than once (otherwise known as...
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PurlaGoose
Mar 28, 20191 min
Quick tips for Labeling your Knitting Machine
Tip 1: Label Your Parts When we get a knitting machine with lots of parts, we label them with our P-Touch label maker so that we don’t...
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PurlaGoose
Mar 24, 20195 min
How to Make Knitting Machine Weights
Knitting machine weights can be easily made from many different household items. Because it costs so much to ship weights and buy them,...
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PurlaGoose
Mar 24, 20194 min
How to Use a Ravel Cord for Machine Knitting
A ravel cord is added to the carriage just like any other yarn in a knitting machine. Knit only one row. When you no longer need the...
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PurlaGoose
Mar 23, 20194 min
Which Yarn can I use with a Knitting Machine?
Many people wonder which yarn can I use with a knitting machine. The diameter of the strand of yarn will be the primary factor in...
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PurlaGoose
Mar 21, 20196 min
What is a Cast on Rag?
A cast on rag is an easy to make “tool” used in machine knitting to increase the speed of casting on a new piece of knitting. It also...
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