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patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
i've had my machine for about 3 years and have just recently got it all
set up in a good spot and started really using it. the worst part is finding good patterns. i'm tired of looking at the same sites. anyone have any good patterns out there? |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
I have a Bond too..Had it 10 years before I took it out of the box..I
have not made any thing on it yet..Every time I start some thing, it has ended up on the floor..I see in the Bond stuff that came with the machine, that they have pattern booklets, with patterns, that can be ordered reasonable.. I get a newsletter in my e mail every now and then, but no patterns..My last try on my machine, was a baby blanket..Got my needles out and I am now knitting one by hand??? judy |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
Judy P wrote:
I have a Bond too..Had it 10 years before I took it out of the box..I have not made any thing on it yet..Every time I start some thing, it has ended up on the floor..I see in the Bond stuff that came with the machine, that they have pattern booklets, with patterns, that can be ordered reasonable.. I get a newsletter in my e mail every now and then, but no patterns..My last try on my machine, was a baby blanket..Got my needles out and I am now knitting one by hand??? judy Knitting machines, including the Bond, are the best for baby blankets and other non-shaped items. Shaped pieces can be knit on machines, but requires a little more adjustment by the user. Something like a baby blanket or afghan is just a rectangle, boring back and forth - just what the machine is best suited to do. If your knitting is ending up on the floor, there are several things you aren't doing - like pulling the needles all the way forward for the first few rows, and not hanging weight on the edge to hold the stitches down when passing the carriage. Do yourself a favor and get that Bond out again and give it a fair try! -- Joanne stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
Judy,
I'm getting a Bond Incredible Machine (in fact two of them) given to me tomorrow. I'm so looking forward to it even though I've read some very poor reviews. The girls have upgraded to fancier machine with more features. I have done research for weeks now and have learned so much about why people drop stitches. From what I've read they don't put sufficient weight on the stitches and the stitches pop off (especially on the ends), or they are running the carriage across way too fast, and even they don't have the latches open. There is a super yahoo group just for these machines that will help you USE that machine and use it to make not only blankets but sweaters, hats, scarves, and other goodies. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/incred...ermachineclub/ There are also videos that are helpful. You probably need a fast internet connection to get them downloaded. I loved watching the ISM Instructional Video the best. :) Some of the videos are a tad hard to see but worth watching. http://knitfits.theotherbell.com/bond-video-club.htm I can imagine it can be frustrated at first. I've heard there is a pretty steep learning curve to using one but I'm game. :) I've only been hand knitting for a year. I don't know it that will help or make it worse. :) There is also another machine knitting yahoo group that can help you out. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knittingmachines/ I also love this forum: http://wb8.knittingtoday.com/default...dID=2&action=0 If the link doesn't get you there, try this one and click on "forum": http://www.knittingtoday.com/BondClub/index.html Susie in northern NY http://new.photos.yahoo.com/susies1955/albums/ I have a Bond too..Had it 10 years before I took it out of the box..I have not made any thing on it yet..Every time I start some thing, it has ended up on the floor..I see in the Bond stuff that came with the machine, that they have pattern booklets, with patterns, that can be ordered reasonable.. I get a newsletter in my e mail every now and then, but no patterns..My last try on my machine, was a baby blanket..Got my needles out and I am now knitting one by hand??? judy |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
On 9 Jan 2007 05:12:21 -0800, "
wrote: i've had my machine for about 3 years and have just recently got it all set up in a good spot and started really using it. the worst part is finding good patterns. i'm tired of looking at the same sites. anyone have any good patterns out there? Michele You mention being tired of looking at the same sites, but you didn't list them. How will we know if we're giving you new links or not? The major one I've found useful is Stephanie Thornton's Bond page, which has a couple dozen links, as well as an extensive section of articles written by Bond users with all kinds of useful tips. However, if that's the same site you've mentioned, then I'm afraid I don't have any more sites to offer that aren't already listed on her links page. As for the gal who's dropping her work on the floor, she should check that she's either pulling the yarn up at the end of every row so the stitch looks like most of the others on the machine or not yanking on the yarn so hard the stitches are too small, which can cause the work to fall off. Claw weights on the sides also help prevent dropped stitches. Some people have bought bargain store forks for a few cents and bent the tines to stick into the work, and then bent the handle the other direction where they could put weights on it to keep from spending a lot on claw weights online. One other point to check is when the hem and knitting hit the floor. She mentioned doing something long, a baby blanket. The work will bunch up on the machine and eventually fall off if the work isn't rolled up so the hem still hangs down freely to provide tension on the stitches, so that could be the problem as well. Some people roll up the work and secure it with clothes pins or even a straight hand knitting needle woven through the work and hem so that the hem hangs freely. She might also check to make sure there are no bent needles on the machine, or bent latches. People who try to go too fast tend to manhandle their machines and needles get bent, causing them to drop stitches. It could also be that the machine needs cleaning and/or lubrication. Bond says the USM doesn't need lubricating, but I disagree. The seams on the machine can cause the carriage to jump, which can result in dropped stitches. A cheap 100% paraffin unscented white candle (a white tealight with all the metal removed) can be used to wax the joints on the machine and the needle retaining rail to help the carriage glide over. You can also lightly wax the keyplate where the needles move through it to help smooth the work out as well. The candle should be white and unscented because dyes and oils in colored and scented ones can stain your yarn. HTH Leah |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
Hi everyone,
Leah wrote: The major one I've found useful is Stephanie Thornton's Bond page, which has a couple dozen links, as well as an extensive section of articles written by Bond users with all kinds of useful tips. Leah I agree. Steph has a good page to start any quest for bond km stuff. She's at: http://www.stephthornton.co.uk/ Another is Heidi's page --- what that gal can make a Bond KM do is amazing: http://heidisknittingroom.ourfamily.com/ A HUGE list of knitting (hk/mk) crafting sites is on Char's page: http://charmknits.com/new_page_2.htm I have some links on my own page at: http://www.mkdesigner.com/links.html A Bond is a good starter machine and can do a lot. Marge in Reno |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
Wow, ladies..I am so overwhelmed to see all the info..I was very
hesitant to post in here, it being a non webtv group and only having a Bond knitting machine and feeling less then.. I am guilty of knitting to fast..Don't use side weights. A friend had told me about the forks..Still checking thrift stores, for forks?? Also, didn't pull the needles all the way forward.. Needless to say, that I have a lot to learn..I can't thank you enough for all the support..I was not trashing the machine..I love the idea of it..Just was telling my experience on the machine, so far..Far from giving up. I will be back.. judy |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
susie
thanks for all the great sites--esp the videos--havent watched any yet but i'm sure i will later today. i also looked at your pics of knitting. love the snowman dishcloth and the multidirectional scarf. i was wondering--are these your patterns or did you find them somewhere or buy them. also if they are yours are you willing to share your pattern. have a friend who loves snowmen and would love to make one for her. thanks michele Susie wrote: Judy, I'm getting a Bond Incredible Machine (in fact two of them) given to me tomorrow. I'm so looking forward to it even though I've read some very poor reviews. The girls have upgraded to fancier machine with more features. I have done research for weeks now and have learned so much about why people drop stitches. From what I've read they don't put sufficient weight on the stitches and the stitches pop off (especially on the ends), or they are running the carriage across way too fast, and even they don't have the latches open. There is a super yahoo group just for these machines that will help you USE that machine and use it to make not only blankets but sweaters, hats, scarves, and other goodies. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/incred...ermachineclub/ There are also videos that are helpful. You probably need a fast internet connection to get them downloaded. I loved watching the ISM Instructional Video the best. :) Some of the videos are a tad hard to see but worth watching. http://knitfits.theotherbell.com/bond-video-club.htm I can imagine it can be frustrated at first. I've heard there is a pretty steep learning curve to using one but I'm game. :) I've only been hand knitting for a year. I don't know it that will help or make it worse. :) There is also another machine knitting yahoo group that can help you out. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knittingmachines/ I also love this forum: http://wb8.knittingtoday.com/default...dID=2&action=0 If the link doesn't get you there, try this one and click on "forum": http://www.knittingtoday.com/BondClub/index.html Susie in northern NY http://new.photos.yahoo.com/susies1955/albums/ I have a Bond too..Had it 10 years before I took it out of the box..I have not made any thing on it yet..Every time I start some thing, it has ended up on the floor..I see in the Bond stuff that came with the machine, that they have pattern booklets, with patterns, that can be ordered reasonable.. I get a newsletter in my e mail every now and then, but no patterns..My last try on my machine, was a baby blanket..Got my needles out and I am now knitting one by hand??? judy |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
thanks so much. most were sites i've been to before but your site was
new to me. hopefully i'll find some new sites from it thanks michele mkdesigner wrote: Hi everyone, Leah wrote: The major one I've found useful is Stephanie Thornton's Bond page, which has a couple dozen links, as well as an extensive section of articles written by Bond users with all kinds of useful tips. Leah I agree. Steph has a good page to start any quest for bond km stuff. She's at: http://www.stephthornton.co.uk/ Another is Heidi's page --- what that gal can make a Bond KM do is amazing: http://heidisknittingroom.ourfamily.com/ A HUGE list of knitting (hk/mk) crafting sites is on Char's page: http://charmknits.com/new_page_2.htm I have some links on my own page at: http://www.mkdesigner.com/links.html A Bond is a good starter machine and can do a lot. Marge in Reno |
patterns anyone for bond knitting machine
Hi Michele,
Thanks for liking some of my knitting. :) The Snowman Dishcloth was given out as a member of: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MonthlyDishcloths/ I don't know if they still have it or not. The multidirectional scarf was a free pattern if you sent in an intro to the multidirectional group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/multidirectional/ The author of MODULAR KNITS Iris Schreier, and co-founder of Artyarns, will offer free patterns as well as assistance and lots of photos for inspiration in this group. Susie in northern NY http://new.photos.yahoo.com/susies1955/albums/ susie thanks for all the great sites--esp the videos--havent watched any yet but i'm sure i will later today. i also looked at your pics of knitting. love the snowman dishcloth and the multidirectional scarf. i was wondering--are these your patterns or did you find them somewhere or buy them. also if they are yours are you willing to share your pattern. have a friend who loves snowmen and would love to make one for her. thanks michele |
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