Studio Equipment
This is a list of the equipment and tools available to use during our Open Studio Hours. Please check back often as we acquire more items. Thank you!
MACHINES
(6) Standard gauge (4.5mm) punchcard machines *
(5) Standard gauge ribber attachments **
(2) Brother bulky gauge (9mm) machines - model KH-260
(1) Brother bulky gauge (9mm) ribber attachment - model KR-260
Hague electric linker - requires a 10 minute tutorial to use
ACCESSORIES
(1) Garter Carriage - model KG93 - requires a 10 minute tutorial to use
(1) Intarsia Carriage for standard gauge machines - KA-8210
(1) Intarsia Carriage for standard gauge machines - KA-2600
(2) Single bed color changers - KHC-820
(1) Double bed color changer - KRC-830
Lace Carriages for all standard gauge machines
Several Plating Feeders (both single and double bed)
(2) Sets of Garter Bars for the standard gauge machines
Transfer Carriage for standard gauge machines - KA-8300
TOOLS AND OTHER MATERIALS
Bonded Nylon Thread (to use for drawthread)
Assortment of pre-punched punchcards
Punches to make custom cards
Blank punch cards are available to purchase for $7 each.
Knitting Books and Magazines
Transfer tools, latch tools, needle pushers, ravelcords
Cast on Combs
Double sided transfer tools
Iron and Ironing Board
Measuring tapes
Tapestry needles
Swift and Large Ball Winder
Scissors
Sewing pins
Studio yarn is available to use for $5 per ounce ($5 minimum purchase).
*Standard gauge punch card machine model details:
(1) Brother KH-890
(1) Brother (Palie) KH-894
(1) Knit King KH-830
(1) Knit King KH-891
(1) Brother KH-840
(1) Taitexma TH-860 (newly manufactured replica of a vintage Brother model)
**Standard gauge ribber attachment model details:
(2) Brother KR-850
(1) Brother KR-900E
(1) Brother KR-830
(1) Taitexma TR-850 (newly manufactured replica of a vintage Brother model)
Add a handmade touch to your holiday decorating with these colorful knitted ornaments. Designed for machine knitting, these little decorations are a fun way to play with color, experiment with patterns, and use up those precious leftover yarns in your stash.
Knit a matching set or mix things up with various color combinations and designs. Hang them on your holiday tree, string them into a festive garland, or give them as thoughtful handmade gifts.
Just click “Add to Cart” to receive a link to download a free PDF pattern for these ornaments.
Pattern Materials
Yarn: light-fingering wool (2800 ypp)
Machine: 4.5mm standard gauge knitting machine (single bed only)…or try it on a bulky machine for a huge ornament!
Gauge: 32 needles x 48 rows = 4x4 inch square
Accessories and tools: transfer tools, tapestry needle, ravelcord (optional), waste yarn and stuffing