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There are a lot of heart shape crochet patterns but not a lot of machine-knitting ones. Here I show you a simple machine-knitted heart shape with lace edges. It can be adjusted to different sizes by increasing or decreasing more rows. The only problem I see about this pattern is that knitted fabric can be curly. It helps with wet blocking. Experiment with different yarns and gauges to find a less curling knitted heart. The

The loop stitch looks like a shag carpet with piles of loops. It can be a dramatic statement for your winter garment, accessories, or home decor. You can also knit just one loop row near the edge and create a fringe-looking trim. The loop stitch can be done with traditional knitting needles or a crochet hook, but it is harder to find a machine-knitted version. Here we are doing hand-manipulated stitch on an LK150 knitting

Diagonal knitting, or corner-to-corner knitting, is a simple way to create fabrics that do not curl much and look finished without extra edging. You can knit as big (depending on the stitch numbers of your knitting machine) or as small as you like. Depending on different sizes, it can be a dishcloth, washcloth, towel, headscarf, or a baby blanket. I am using an LK150 knitting machine for this project. Most other knitting machines will work

How to machine knit a basic buttonhole or buttonhole band for the front of a sweater? It takes me a while to even start trying because it looks complicated. Basically, you knit the buttonhole stitches with a ravel cord or waste yarn first. Knit until the other side of buttonhole openings, bind off one row of stitches above the ravel cord, and rehang the stitches below the ravel cord. Then continue knitting. Once you try

Here is a simple machine knitted baby blanket with Tuck stitch. Part 1 is about the main piece and Part 2 will be about the trimming or edge finish. I am using an LK150 knitting machine and medium-weight (worsted) yarn: Lion Brand Ice Cream Roving Divagation. You can purchase the yarn here: https://amzn.to/3w96d1A (This is an affiliated link, and we might earn a small fee for qualified purchase.) The LK150 knitting machine link: https://amzn.to/3l1eFet Below