Knitting machine newbie - help, advice...

Mariel

Ooh yes, try crochet. Best thing there is. Makes you look really talented and clever but really it is dead easy!
nuttywoman - have a go, it's the first time that seems overwhelming. Can be a bit of a fiddle but nowhere near as much as doing it by hand.
I'm kind of hoping to get one through Freecycle or a boot sale or something.

redballoon_2

can anyone give me some advice on what to look for?
I am new to machine knitting, and can only knit very bascially by hand.

thanks

culpepper

look for bond Incredible sweater/ultimate sweater machine /bond classic that sort of thing.
They are very easy to use and you see spares quite often. They seem to go for about £20 and there are always some on there.

viatcove

if it is a used machine make sure there are no damaged needles as they can spoil your work and will need replacing

redballoon_2

can someone give me an opinion on a knitting machine i have found on ebay please?

mah_jong

What do you want to know?

I have used brother and knitmaster (silver reed) for 20 years! I have 2( standard guage and a chunky) in daily use.

I dont know anything about bond though.

Bossyboots

Bond were a good brand in their day. Not sure how easy it is to get spares though so you need to do some research on that before buying.

cat87_2

Hello

Im not sure where to put this post but any tips or answers would be great :money:

I have a KH- 830 knitting machine, Im having real difficulty casting on?!?
I tried lots of different methods such as by hand, using a nylon thread and using a casting on comb.

When i use the casting on comb and with the other methods i run the caridge across and it threads most of the needles but it keeps missing some!! Its driving me MAD!! I really wanted to get some knitting done over the summer as my hand knitting is sooooo slow!

Also i dont have a manual, so if anyone can direct me to where i can find one you would be a true star. . . I did find one once but now i cant find it?!?!

HUGE THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

:T

cat87_2

Ive sort of found a manual but its for a 836 i dont know how much they differ. But i thought i would post the website as it has loads of free manuals. . .
http://www.devicemanuals.com/downloadguide.php
At least then we can drag out all of those old machines and get them up and running!!

:beer::beer:

lindyloulou

I use the weaving cast on, did a google search for weaving cast on and found a your tube video, not done enough posts to give a link.

Lynne