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)
(1) Set 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)
Partial knitting (or short rows) significantly expands what can be knitted on the machine.
Learn to create shoulder slopes, bust darts, sock heels, and button holes in addition to more decorative textures and three-dimensional fabrics.
In this class we will review how partial knitting is achieved on a knitting machine and various ways to use it in developing a garment or object. This is a hands on class. Each student will be provided with their own machine to learn and create several swatches illustrating the techniques demonstrated. The entire class uses a single bed machine. If you are also interested in learning to use the ribber attachment, please find details for our ribber classes here.
All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of how to use a knitting machine is recommended, but not required.
Date & Time: Monday, September 28th, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: 2208 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107, Room #311