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Knitting socks can be complicated and time-consuming. With machine knitting, it can be done faster, but the different techniques of short-rowing and heel techniques can be tricky sometimes. I was very frustrated when I started learning to machine knit socks a few years ago. Any little mistake can mean starting over. The afterthought heel socks can be the answer. Either you hand-knit or machine knit, you just knit tubes with ribbing on one side and

We had a tutorial about knitting a mock Brioche stitch on a knitting machine in a previous video. See the link here: https://creativetien.com/2020/12/02/machine-knit-a-2-color-mock-brioche-stitch-without-a-ribber/ In this project, we are going to use the technique to make a fingerless mitten or glove. It still has a contrasting color and texture, but without too much shaping. This one is done on an LK150 mid-gauge knitting machine. You can do it with any flatbed knitting machine. You just need

The twisted headband seems popular these years, either with a sewing or knitting version. The twist is created by a certain way of folding before sewing up. Here we are going to hand knit a basic twisted headband or ear warmer. Watch the video tutorial or read on for the photo tutorial. Watch the twisted headband/ear warmer on Creative Tien YouTube channel How to knit the twisted headband We are using the worsted weight yarn

How do you knit a basic ball by hand-knit or machine knitting? Here we are trying both and learn the pros and cons of each method. We see a lot of knitted Christmas ornament balls (Baubles) with fancy Fair-Isle patterns around Christmas time. If we can knit the basic ball shape, we can design the pattern and customize the ornament easily. There are a lot of Christmas ornament-ball knitting patterns on Pinterest. They all have

Most knitters will want to make socks at some point. You can personalize the size, material, color, and style. But it sounds complicated and hand-knit socks can take a long time to finish. That is why machine knitting can be a good choice. You can make a pair in a few hours. For this project, I use a Brother KH620 bulky knitting machine and ribber. Most socks are knitted on a standard gauge knitting machine,