Translating Hand Knitting to MK patterns
About Translating Hand Knitting to MK patterns
Have you ever looked at a beautiful hand knit pattern and wished you could translate it to machine knitting? Same! But I do it all the time, and I will show you how to know which hand knit patterns will easily transfer to the machine. In this class you will be given a hand knitting pattern and we will go over the symbols and how to convert that information so you get the same knitting structure on the machine. I will also share with you some tips on how to search Ravelry for hand knit patterns that are more machine friendly.
You will be provided the pattern in class.
While this class will focus on the translation of the knitting process we will not discuss how to convert gauge.
This class is suitable for any gauge of knitting machine (standard, mid, or chunky), We will not be using the ribber.
Please be on the lookout for future messages from me requesting information about your machine.
The capacity for this class is 10 students.
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
Your machine and all accessories
Clamps
Weights
Hand tools
Cast on combs
Mast
Row counter
Machine stand if you have it, otherwise you will be provided a table
Machines for Rent
If you need a machine, Crystal has machines for rent. For more information, contact her by clicking the "Send a Message" button on her Lessonface profile.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $25 which includes:
The materials fee includes 1 skein of yarn wound onto a cone which will be yours to keep along with the cone.
Pre-class Homework
None - however feel free to bring in a pattern you think might be translatable from hand knitting to MK. I will let you know if it can be easily converted.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 16
Skill Level
Advanced beginner (some experience)
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
This class is for advanced beginners on up. You should know how to do some basic knitting on the machine as well as perform increases/decreases. You should be comfortable using your machine and the tools that come with it. I will be showing the techniques, knitting and moving on to the next technique. It will be a consistent pace. The pattern is not to complete in class, but to practice translating techniques.
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Davis 133
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Crystal Lawrence
Crystal Lawrence has been knitting since her Grannie taught her when she was 11. She has always been fascinated by the next challenge around the corner and when her friend and owner of a LYS offered to sell her a knitting machine 12 years ago she was hooked. Almost everything she has learned for MK has come from experimentation, hand knitting know-how, and vintage books.
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