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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
- Apr 7, 2019
- 1 min
How We Got Started in Japanese Knitting
We geese have always loved the Japanese…if it’s Japanese, we love it! Our first superheros – RainbowMan and Kikaida (both Japanese...
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PurlaGoose
- Apr 7, 2019
- 3 min
What Can I do with Broken Circular Needles?
Broken circular needles make GREAT stitch holders! Or how about jumper needles (just like a circular, but each needle is separate and...
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PurlaGoose
- Mar 31, 2019
- 9 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, 2019
- 5 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 5 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, 2019
- 4 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, 2019
- 4 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, 2019
- 6 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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