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Punchcard/knitting problem with memo-matics
Hi,
I have recently ventured into the patterns of the knitting machine but everytime i use my punch cards about 1/2 though the knitting of the back of the cardigan it does not knit all the stitches probably... what am I doing wrong....? many thanks CC |
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Punchcard/knitting problem with memo-matics
Can you explain in a bit more detail what is happening? Does the main
yarn continue to knit, and the pattern yarn stop, or does it stop knitting altogether? What machine are you using? Might be worth hoovering the punchard slot (if it's a punchcard) - could be dust bunnies! ttfn Jane |
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Thank you for taking the time to help it is appreciated. I get to do the ribbing and knit and i have started with the first example in the instruction manual. I have a singer 323 and 321 but am attempting the pattern on the 323. I get to knit the pattern up to about the armhole length, then i remove the comb and put on the manual weights. The minute i do this there are certain needles that just sort of collect the yarn on the needle with every row knitted and these eventually clump up . I have tried to knit them manually and the minute i do this i am inclined to loose the pattern or the yarn just breaks. I am using a tension 7 with a 4ply yarn. |
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Thank you for taking the time to help it is appreciated. I get to do the ribbing and knit and i have started with the first example in the instruction manual. I have a singer 323 and 321 but am attempting the pattern on the 323. I get to knit the pattern up to about the armhole length, then i remove the comb and put on the manual weights. The minute i do this there are certain needles that just sort of collect the yarn on the needle with every row knitted and these eventually clump up . I have tried to knit them manually and the minute i do this i am inclined to loose the pattern or the yarn just breaks. I am using a tension 7 with a 4ply yarn. Many Thanks Col |
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Punchcard/knitting problem with memo-matics
Hi Colleen, it sounds like you don't have enough evenly distributed weight
once you change from the comb to manual weights - do you mean claw weights? Once the ribber cast on comb hits the floor, try rolling the knitting up around it and secure with bulldog type clips, otherwise try using the single bed cast on comb and rehang it further up the knitting. Hope this helps, -- Sue W in East Anglia, UK "Colleen57" wrote in message ... steel breeze Wrote: Can you explain in a bit more detail what is happening? Does the main yarn continue to knit, and the pattern yarn stop, or does it stop knitting altogether? What machine are you using? Might be worth hoovering the punchard slot (if it's a punchcard) - could be dust bunnies! ttfn Jane Hi Jane, Thank you for taking the time to help it is appreciated. I get to do the ribbing and knit and i have started with the first example in the instruction manual. I have a singer 323 and 321 but am attempting the pattern on the 323. I get to knit the pattern up to about the armhole length, then i remove the comb and put on the manual weights. The minute i do this there are certain needles that just sort of collect the yarn on the needle with every row knitted and these eventually clump up . I have tried to knit them manually and the minute i do this i am inclined to loose the pattern or the yarn just breaks. I am using a tension 7 with a 4ply yarn. Many Thanks Col -- Colleen57 |
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Punchcard/knitting problem with memo-matics
Yep, I agree with Sue, sounds like too much weight on the knitting is
causing the patterning needles to do a "tuck". Especially if the yarn's under so much weight it breaks - that shouldn't be happening! Personally I keep on going with the ribber comb and weights until they hit the floor - after that, I tend to just use the small claw weights at either edge of the knitting, or roll up the ribber comb as Sue suggested. By then, the weight of the knitting itself is more than sufficient to ensure correct knitting. Let us know how you get on. Jane (Rugby, UK) |
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Hi All,
Thank you kindly for all assistance. I worked until i got to about 6 rows from the end and it started to pucker but only on 1 needle. I don't know if my tension is to tight either. Machine has been serviced and was told in good condition. So I am going to give it another go on my next day off work. Will let you know the outcome. Next question is.... if i have 2 ply wool and use 2 lots so having what i would assume would be 4 ply. I have treated the yarn as a 3 ply as it seems so thing. Would this be correct or does one just say 2 strands of yarn on one cone mixed with another with 2 strands = 4 ply. Thanks again in advance. Regards Colleen Quote:
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Punchcard/knitting problem with memo-matics
Yes, 2 2plys roughly makes a 4ply.
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