Comments for dancingbarefoot http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com dancingbarefoot's hand- and machine-knitting blog Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:27:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Corona knitting machines by schmuttis http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/07/10/corona-knitting-machines/#comment-2001 schmuttis Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:27:00 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/07/10/corona-knitting-machines/#comment-2001 I received a Corona CN-9N knitting machine today without a manual and have no idea how to get started using it. I was hoping someone might be able to help me or lead me to a good source of information. I did do a Google search but this is the only page I could find. I have never used a knitting machine before so I don't know where to even start. I have done a little hand knitting but I don't know if that will help getting started with a machine. Thanks for your help. I received a Corona CN-9N knitting machine today without a manual and have no idea how to get started using it. I was hoping someone might be able to help me or lead me to a good source of information. I did do a Google search but this is the only page I could find.

I have never used a knitting machine before so I don’t know where to even start. I have done a little hand knitting but I don’t know if that will help getting started with a machine.

Thanks for your help.

]]> Comment on First attempts with the Passap by roberta stableford http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1994 roberta stableford Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:34:50 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1994 I have used 4 ply but only on stocking stitch. 3x 2/30 is suposed to be equivelant to 4 ply but is much softer. I would save the thicker yarn for hand or chunky machine. I have used 4 ply but only on stocking stitch. 3x 2/30 is suposed to be equivelant to 4 ply but is much softer. I would save the thicker yarn for hand or chunky machine.

]]> Comment on First attempts with the Passap by Lisa Stoner http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1993 Lisa Stoner Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:39:53 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1993 Have you ever tried to use yarn other than the fine gauge cone yarn? I am trying to use thicker 4 ply wool yarn for a project and it's not working very well on my Passap DM80. (I am a very new beginner) Have you ever tried to use yarn other than the fine gauge cone yarn? I am trying to use thicker 4 ply wool yarn for a project and it’s not working very well on my Passap DM80. (I am a very new beginner)

]]> Comment on First attempts with the Passap by Lisa Stoner http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1992 Lisa Stoner Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:36:58 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1992 I have a Passap DM80 and am still barely learning how to use it. I followed the books directions to knit the mitten and successfully completed it using the fine gauge cone yarn. Now I want to try using a skein of medium weight 4 ply wool yarn I bought to make a small wool blanket for felting. I cannot figure out how to cast on and am wondering if I am using a yarn that is way too thick. (4ply) The person who gave me the machine still lives nearby so I could ask her for help, but I would like to find other sources of information so I don't keep bugging her. My question is: Are these knitting machines limited to the thin yarn that comes on the cones, or can you use heavier yarn commonly used in hand-knitting? I have a Passap DM80 and am still barely learning how to use it. I followed the books directions to knit the mitten and successfully completed it using the fine gauge cone yarn. Now I want to try using a skein of medium weight 4 ply wool yarn I bought to make a small wool blanket for felting. I cannot figure out how to cast on and am wondering if I am using a yarn that is way too thick. (4ply)

The person who gave me the machine still lives nearby so I could ask her for help, but I would like to find other sources of information so I don’t keep bugging her.

My question is: Are these knitting machines limited to the thin yarn that comes on the cones, or can you use heavier yarn commonly used in hand-knitting?

]]> Comment on Update by Vicky http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/update-2/#comment-1990 Vicky Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:50:33 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/?p=148#comment-1990 Congrats on the SK360 for $7.50! I wouldn't have passed it up either. Probably will only need a good cleaning and some needles replaced. Shame that machine knitting has gone off the deep end. Congrats on the SK360 for $7.50! I wouldn’t have passed it up either. Probably will only need a good cleaning and some needles replaced. Shame that machine knitting has gone off the deep end.

]]> Comment on Update by steelbreeze http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/update-2/#comment-1989 steelbreeze Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:40:29 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/?p=148#comment-1989 Paris. France or Paris, Texas? Heh, if it's the former we're almost neighbours now, haha! Congratulations on your wedding. Haven't managed to make it to Paris yet, but plan to next year on the Eurostar. Love the colour of that blanket! :) Paris. France or Paris, Texas? Heh, if it’s the former we’re almost neighbours now, haha! Congratulations on your wedding. Haven’t managed to make it to Paris yet, but plan to next year on the Eurostar.

Love the colour of that blanket! :)

]]> Comment on Update by Knittaxa http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/update-2/#comment-1988 Knittaxa Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:48:07 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/?p=148#comment-1988 Wow! A lot of new informations! First: Congratulations for marrying! Second: You are now living in Paris? France? I'm speechless... Love Paris! My daughter often visits friends in Paris - she loves it, too. Your Passapknitted blanket is really nice. I have to knit some more stuff than only socks on mine.... ;-) Knittaxa Wow! A lot of new informations!
First: Congratulations for marrying!
Second: You are now living in Paris? France? I’m speechless… Love Paris! My daughter often visits friends in Paris – she loves it, too.

Your Passapknitted blanket is really nice. I have to knit some more stuff than only socks on mine…. ;-)

Knittaxa

]]> Comment on First attempts with the Passap by roberta stableford http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1986 roberta stableford Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:08:25 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1986 on the front and back at the end there is a small hole in the silver bar. Poke something in it so the needle retaining bar starts to come out of the other end. When you have pulled it out past the needle you want to change, break off the head of the needle with pliers and pull the needle down and out gently from the bottom. Reverse to put the new needle in. on the front and back at the end there is a small hole in the silver bar. Poke something in it so the needle retaining bar starts to come out of the other end. When you have pulled it out past the needle you want to change, break off the head of the needle with pliers and pull the needle down and out gently from the bottom. Reverse to put the new needle in.

]]> Comment on First attempts with the Passap by roberta stableford http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1985 roberta stableford Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:04:08 +0000 http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/first-attempts-with-the-passap/#comment-1985 I have been knitting on Passaps for 28 years. I started with a duo then a duo s which I still have. I am just in the proccess of knitting a patchwork blanket/throw for the sofa for winter, using up all the (many many) cones of yarn I have accumulated over the years. If anyone needs some help I will endeavour to explain. I am better at knitting than coumputers, though willing to scan any relevant instructions that you need. bobbie I have been knitting on Passaps for 28 years. I started with a duo then a duo s which I still have. I am just in the proccess of knitting a patchwork blanket/throw for the sofa for winter, using up all the (many many) cones of yarn I have accumulated over the years. If anyone needs some help I will endeavour to explain. I am better at knitting than coumputers, though willing to scan any relevant instructions that you need.
bobbie

]]> Comment on About me by Johanna http://dancingbarefoot.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1981 Johanna Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:02:00 +0000 #comment-1981 Hey! I have been itching to find a knitting machine for a while now, yet I have NO idea what separates a good/well working machine from a machine you can only strip for parts! I'm finding out that even though it's somewhat "outdated"/misunderstood by hand knitters, there is still an underground movement=supercool. I'm an intermediate hand knitter/crocheter and vintage inspired jewelry designer, hoping to quickly turnaround projects and such for indie/handmade markets. After reading your blog, it seems like you've accumulated several different machines. The one I hopefully win is a brother KH860. If I've never machine knitted before, will it be easy to learn? Is a passap or other knitting machine better suited for a beginner? Thanks for your insight! Johanna Hey!

I have been itching to find a knitting machine for a while now, yet I have NO idea what separates a good/well working machine from a machine you can only strip for parts! I’m finding out that even though it’s somewhat “outdated”/misunderstood by hand knitters, there is still an underground movement=supercool. I’m an intermediate hand knitter/crocheter and vintage inspired jewelry designer, hoping to quickly turnaround projects and such for indie/handmade markets. After reading your blog, it seems like you’ve accumulated several different machines. The one I hopefully win is a brother KH860. If I’ve never machine knitted before, will it be easy to learn? Is a passap or other knitting machine better suited for a beginner?

Thanks for your insight!
Johanna

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