Machine Knitting

In this class, students will learn the basics of machine knitting on their own individual Brother 860 standard gauge knitting machine. This class will start with the basics of understanding the machine, yarn selection, and tensioning. After that students will move on to cast on and cast off processes, how to increase and decrease, punchcard designing, basic shaping techniques and garment finishing.

In this class, students will continue expanding their Machine Knitting skills and understanding on their own individual Brother 864 standard gauge knitting machine. This class covers more advance patterning techniques, such as the use of punch cards and tuck stitches, tension swatching, cables, weaving techniques and other hand-manipulated stitches. Students will gain a much deeper understanding of the capabilities of a knitting machine and will leave with a collection of swatches and a small project based on their vision.

In this class, students will continue exploring the basics of Machine Knitting on their own individual Brother 864 standard gauge knitting machine. Students will learn the basics of drafting for knitting and garment shaping, different cast on processes, how to get a finished edge, how to increase and decrease, and garment finishing techniques. Students will walk away with a Machine Knitted garment based on their vision. Previous projects include sweaters, tank-tops and more!