Tag: machine knitting

  • Resource Roundup- YouTube Edition

    Do you have a favorite machine knitting YouTuber? You will after this post! Each channel name links to the channel, so check them out! Anna Haferman Anna has a tutorial about using a KnitLeader with the LK 150! How awesome is that? She also has project videos with really clever…

  • February Happenings

    Wow! January flew by! I hope you all are staying warm and well. Winter Knit-A-Long Continues Don’t worry if you missed any meetings in January! If you’d like to join us in knitting the Festival of Stitches by Lisa Hannes, please do! This is a very casual KAL focused on…

  • The Doodle Beanie — Free Machine Knitting Pattern

    The Doodle Beanie — Free Machine Knitting Pattern

    I was playing around on my Silver Reed LK150 a while back and came up with this simple beanie that begs to be customized. This hat has a folded brim and a cinched crown that would look great with an added pompom. It’s just a rectangle, but it’s the perfect…

  • ELY Knits in Tulsa: January 2023 Announcements

    ELY Knits in Tulsa: January 2023 Announcements

    Here’s to a new year and new knits! This year I’m continuing my work with Get Stitchin’ in Tulsa, OK and offering in-person hand and machine knitting classes at their 61st and Memorial location. As before, to sign up for a class, you’ll need to visit their Events and Classes…

  • Free Step-by-Step Wristwarmer Pattern

    Free Step-by-Step Wristwarmer Pattern

    Happy New Year, everyone! You might recognize this stitch from my Using The Needle Beetle with Bonus Baby Blanket Recipe post. I received a few requests for a step-by-step tutorial (a few of which were tied up in spam filters, so my apologies to those of you who haven’t received…

  • Looking for Machine Knitting Media? Pin it!

    Looking for Machine Knitting Media? Pin it!

    Sometimes you just want to scroll the internet and see what others are doing with their knitting machines. You might use Facebook groups or your Instagram feed, but what about Pinterest? I’ve used Pinterest since it began in 2010. I planned my wedding by making mood boards and plotted out…

  • Spring Machine Knitting Seminar

    It’s been a while, everyone! I hope you’ve been doing well! If you follow me on Instagram (@ely.knits), you’ll know that I recently hosted my first machine knitting seminar in Tulsa at Get Stitchin’! “Fit, Fabric, and Finishing” was our theme on October 15. Pamela Carrico of CMO Designer Knits…

  • Silver Reed SRP 60N Ribber Attachment Unboxing and Assembly

    Silver Reed SRP 60N Ribber Attachment Unboxing and Assembly

    Last time, we unboxed and assembled the Silver Reed SK 840 standard gauge 4.5mm knitting machine. Now it’s time to learn what comes standard with the Silver Reed SRP60N 4.5mm ribbing attachment, often referred to as a ribber bed or simply a ribber. Let’s see just how adding a second…

  • Silver Reed SK 840 Knitting Machine Unboxing and Assembly

    Silver Reed SK 840 Knitting Machine Unboxing and Assembly

    If you’re wondering what comes with the Silver Reed SK 840 standard gauge electronic knitting machine right out of the box, this is the post for you! Unboxing Unboxing this machine feels a bit like a Christmas box-in-a-box prank at first, but with good reason. The SK 840 is manufactured…

  • What a year!

    Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you’re spending the end of the year how you want, where you want, with whomever you want. From launching ELY Knits as a site to attending my first in person market in years, a lot of things have happened…