Knitting on the mid-gauge machine is so much fun. Items knit up fast. The designs for the patters are simple so they are easy to knit. A variety of techniques will be used for the many projects - short rowing, tuck, lace and intarsia. You will find a wealth of information explaining many techniques you will use for these patterns and for future knitting. Included are: wraps, shawl, scarves, baby blankets and afghans to knit. Lots of photos and row by row instructions. The samples were knit using the LK 150 but any mid-gauge machine will work just as nicely. If you don't have the yarn used in the pattern - use the tension as your guide to selecting another yarn. Many of the hand knit yarns work well on the mid-gauge machines - so give them a try. I enjoy plying thinner yarns to make unique yarns for some of the projects.
Bring you knitting up a level by adding a few simple details. Most machine knitters have a library of basic sweaters. Let's expand on these patterns. The ideas in the 2 volumes of Necklines, Collars & Cuffs work with any sweater pattern. The basic instructions are how to add a collar instead of a plain neck band to your sweater, jacket or coat. They work using any knitting machine. Fine gauge, standard, mid-gauge or bulky. Instead of plain cuffs - add pin tucks or French cuffs. The same goes for bands on cardigans or tab fronts. There are examples you can work though before starting your garment. This will give you confidence when completing your garment with the new details. Many of the ideas are knitted on the main bed while others require a ribber. A couple of the ribbed ideas can be knitted using the garter carriage. However - using racking and pin tucks will require a ribber. Hopefully this collection will inspire you to alter a few and come up with new ones on your own.
