Special Techniques for Machine Knitting: Color & Texture
Susan Guagliumi
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- In-depth Instruction; over 142 mins
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The Garter Bar
33:04
Meet instructor Susan Guagliumi, the expert behind Craftsy's "Machine Knitting: Essential Techniques" class. Then, get introduced to a critical machine knitting accessory: the garter bar. You'll refresh your machine knitting skills as you practice increasing and decreasing evenly across a row.
Garter Stitch & Reverse Stockinette
21:28
Learn how to remove your stitches onto the garter bar, this time turning your work over before returning it to the machine. Next, find out how to apply a decorative effect. Susan also demonstrates with both the old and new styles of garter bars to help you translate her methods to the accessories you have at home.
Getting Started With Intarsia
10:03
Discover how to machine knit any intarsia pattern of your choice. Start with the basics of how to use the equipment, position needles and use gauged graph paper to prevent your designs from becoming elongated or shortened.
Practicing Intarsia Knitting
42:42
Put your new understanding of machine-knit Intarsia to work by knitting a practice motif. Learn how to prevent holes, deal with yarn tails and start a new bobbin. Plus, get troubleshooting tips along the way.
Beginning Entrelac
18:52
Dive into the world of entrelac! Susan explains everything you need to know to get started. Find out how to knit the first tier of base triangles before moving on to the second tier. And, discover pro tips for picking up and rehanging stitches in the process.
Continuing to Build the Entrelac
15:48
Complete your entrelac project by learning how to knit left-leaning rectangles. Work from right to left, binding off the triangles as you even the top edge of the fabric. Then, get Susan's helpful suggestions for incorporating your new entrelac methods into gorgeous projects.
Learn to add texture and color to your machine knitting projects using hand-manipulation techniques and a garter bar alongside machine knitting instructor Susan Guagliumi. From intarsia and entrelac to garter stitch, you’ll pick up the skills to manage bobbins, troubleshoot problems and create beautiful, multicolored designs.
Susan Guagliumi
In Susan Guagliumi's 25+ year career in the machine knitting industry, she's represented three well-known knitting machine companies. Most recently, she acted as education director for Studio by White Knitting Machines. During those years, Susan oversaw all dealer education, consumer publications, videos and workshops. As a designer, her garment patterns and technical articles have appeared in machine knitting magazines such as Machine KnittersÂ’ Source and hand knitting magazines such as Vogue Knitting. Susan is also the author of the ever-popular reference book Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters.
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