Thank goodness for these combs. I purchased an Ultimate Sweater Machine - new - about 10 years ago. I worked up a little swatch, and then, because I was working full time and had other responsibilities, I packed it away. I took it all out yesterday, SO happy that I never sold it, and started setting it up. The one thing that didn't fare well was the vinyl cast on hem. It was mangled because it was smushed into a corner of the box. I could kick myself, but at least this is easy to replace, and with a much better-quality comb. Thank you for this video, and for all the expertise you share with us.
Kris still has the combs! She is having more difficulty getting things manufactured in the US due to high costs, etc,. so if you want a comb get it asap. Here is the link to her MK items: www.kriskrafter.com/shop?Category=Knitting%2520Machine%2520Accessories
I was ready to give up on my old Bond machine because of the vinyl cast on hem as mention below. Thank you for sharing your video and where to purchase the solution. I purchased on today and can't wait to use the Old Bond again. I still think the older heavy knitting machines are better for beginners and less frustrating. If I had not found your videos I would have given up on these machines a long time ago. Looking forward to watching your videos in 2024. Happy New Year.
I agree with you that the heavier Japanese knitting machines are better to use, less frustrating, and more feature-laden; however, I also wanted to help people with whatever machines they have. This comb is one solution. Another one is the cast-on rag which I teach here: th-cam.com/video/yTct5mmq5QQ/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUaZGlhbmEgc3VsbGl2YW4gY2FzdC1vbiByYWc%3D
Kris says they're available and gave a link: www.kriskrafter.com/shop?Category=Knitting%2520Machine%2520Accessories i went an looked. If you need one, get it ordered; she is discontinuing some products due to manufacturing difficulties.
E-wrap is stretchy and won't unravel. However, it does not do anything to deal with the curling that occurs on that edge. You usually need a hem or latched ribbing on the bottom edge, or you need to add an edging later.
SOo happy I've found you, Diane! My Bond is stored away for now, but I hope I will be able to take it out and start knitting again on it. I used to have a row counter but it broke. Could you please give me some hint about where I can buy a new one? Best wishes!
I'm an extreme beginner with machine knitting. Would you please explain why you used the scrap (pink) yarn before the project yarn (yellow) at the beginning and why you switched to use the green ravel cord, and then your project yarn. I got a bit confused. I think I understood that the green is smooth so it can slip out, but why not use that in the beginning instead of the pink scrap yarn? Does it need to be used or are you able to just do the e-wrap and then hang the comb on that?
We need a few rows with waste yarn to put an edge on it. This cast on will easily unravel from the bottom, but if the knitting unravels a couple rows you won't lose it all. If all you had was the ravel cord it would unravel and fall apart. Later when you put a finished edge on the bottom, you discard the waste knitting.
I just ordered the cast on combs, (haven't been delivered yet), and I searched for how to videos, and landed here. You taught me how to knit cast on rags, which I have a few. I love your voice. Question: can I use fishing line as ravel cord?
I suppose you could, but i think it would be stiff and hard on your hands. I like Artiste brand nylon crochet cord, which is about as thick as bedspread cotton. I used to get it at Hobby Lobby but I have recently seen it on Amazon.
I have set my machine up apx 27 times, so I know how to do it LOL. It seems that after I do my first row and turn to do the second row THE WHOLE HEM AND ROW (I did get to a second row but a few stitches dropped) actually falls on the floor. I’m so baffled as I’ve watched videos and nothing has been addressed. I did buy it used so did I get a dud? Or am I the dud?
Could the yarn be coming out of the notch that feeds it? Or, alternatively, could the latches on the hooks be closed? Those are my first two thoughts. If I think of something else, I'll come back and add it. Hey, USM knitters, can you help Melissa with some ideas?
I had an issue with my latches being kind of stiff. They weren't wanting to open and close smoothly. I used the wax for the plates and rubbed on the latches while open and while closed then opened and closed them a couple times. This helped. Other than that, what I find is most often the culprit for dropped stitches is not enought weight on the project.
I had the same problem on the Fashion Knitter. Has the same shuttle as the Sweater Knitter. I discovered that there was tape in exactly the same color as the shuttle across the area where the thread goes in. The front of the shuttle. Pulled that off and there was the hole to hold the yarn. No mention in instructions that there was tape on the front of the shuttle. Bad design on by Bond to have the tape match the shuttle exactly. Now I can knit! Hope that helps.😊
The ravel cord is knitted in as one row, also called a "separator row." It makes a loop on every needle, and you leave it there while you do whatever you do after that - e-wrap cast on or perhaps keep knitting. Then the ravel cord is knitted off with the new work, that is, a new loop is pulled through every loop. It stays there until you yank it out. Best way to understand this is to do it and look it over closely.
This is a tilt stand for machine knitting. MK dealers carry them. This is a very old stand, but you can get new ones from various people. The machine is clamped onto the stand.
@@yetundesapp8606 I used Artiste nylon thread from Hobby Lobby, which gives you a big package that lasts for years for a low price. You could also use a smooth yarn that will pull out. The ravel cord is helpful for many edges, and the elastic thread is a must.
@@dianaknits If You were to not use the ravel chord at all and simply continue knitting, is there a way to finish the end that is connected to the elastic afterward? I've been having tension issues when I insert a ravel chord, bind on, and continue to knit
@@yetundesapp8606 Yes. Crochet along the open stitches. Rehang and make a hem. Latch a ribbing. Bind off with a tapestry needle. If you browse through my videos, you will find plenty of trims and edges.
Does anyone know where you can get these new anymore? I had one with a ton of extras and then we moved and it was put in my parents garage for storage and my family climbed around in there and destroyed the boxes and now we can't find any of it or parts of it. I'm dying without my machine. Can anyone help me?
They are no longer made, so new will be a challenge. Try eBay, Craigslist, or goodwill.com. You can find like new ones that have been stored away in closets.
Thank goodness for these combs. I purchased an Ultimate Sweater Machine - new - about 10 years ago. I worked up a little swatch, and then, because I was working full time and had other responsibilities, I packed it away. I took it all out yesterday, SO happy that I never sold it, and started setting it up. The one thing that didn't fare well was the vinyl cast on hem. It was mangled because it was smushed into a corner of the box. I could kick myself, but at least this is easy to replace, and with a much better-quality comb. Thank you for this video, and for all the expertise you share with us.
Kris still has the combs! She is having more difficulty getting things manufactured in the US due to high costs, etc,. so if you want a comb get it asap. Here is the link to her MK items: www.kriskrafter.com/shop?Category=Knitting%2520Machine%2520Accessories
Great! Will be faster and easier than my cast-on rag and ravel cord. Glad there is now a cast-on comb that fits my Bond machines!
I was ready to give up on my old Bond machine because of the vinyl cast on hem as mention below. Thank you for sharing your video and where to purchase the solution. I purchased on today and can't wait to use the Old Bond again. I still think the older heavy knitting machines are better for beginners and less frustrating. If I had not found your videos I would have given up on these machines a long time ago. Looking forward to watching your videos in 2024. Happy New Year.
I agree with you that the heavier Japanese knitting machines are better to use, less frustrating, and more feature-laden; however, I also wanted to help people with whatever machines they have. This comb is one solution. Another one is the cast-on rag which I teach here: th-cam.com/video/yTct5mmq5QQ/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUaZGlhbmEgc3VsbGl2YW4gY2FzdC1vbiByYWc%3D
Those combs look terrific. I hope she decides to make them in other needle spacing so, e.g.6.5 and 9 mm.
Thank u for sharing this. Don't know if i can find the comb, but i have a better understanding on how the machine works.
Kris says they're available and gave a link: www.kriskrafter.com/shop?Category=Knitting%2520Machine%2520Accessories i went an looked. If you need one, get it ordered; she is discontinuing some products due to manufacturing difficulties.
i wasn`t sure what I should buy, now I do! Thanks lot
This is wonderful to see for the Bond machines. But is it possible to have a good edge doing just an e-wrap? No waste yarn used? Thank you
E-wrap is stretchy and won't unravel. However, it does not do anything to deal with the curling that occurs on that edge. You usually need a hem or latched ribbing on the bottom edge, or you need to add an edging later.
@@dianaknits oh ok thank you for that information. And I definitely need to get the cast on comb for the Bond.
SOo happy I've found you, Diane! My Bond is stored away for now, but I hope I will be able to take it out and start knitting again on it. I used to have a row counter but it broke. Could you please give me some hint about where I can buy a new one? Best wishes!
I don't know, but I think I'd start at eBay.
I'm an extreme beginner with machine knitting. Would you please explain why you used the scrap (pink) yarn before the project yarn (yellow) at the beginning and why you switched to use the green ravel cord, and then your project yarn. I got a bit confused. I think I understood that the green is smooth so it can slip out, but why not use that in the beginning instead of the pink scrap yarn? Does it need to be used or are you able to just do the e-wrap and then hang the comb on that?
We need a few rows with waste yarn to put an edge on it. This cast on will easily unravel from the bottom, but if the knitting unravels a couple rows you won't lose it all. If all you had was the ravel cord it would unravel and fall apart. Later when you put a finished edge on the bottom, you discard the waste knitting.
I just ordered the cast on combs, (haven't been delivered yet), and I searched for how to videos, and landed here. You taught me how to knit cast on rags, which I have a few. I love your voice. Question: can I use fishing line as ravel cord?
I suppose you could, but i think it would be stiff and hard on your hands. I like Artiste brand nylon crochet cord, which is about as thick as bedspread cotton. I used to get it at Hobby Lobby but I have recently seen it on Amazon.
This is awesome, I will be ordering these. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful.
Did you prefer this machine over the USM, Diana? These were the original Bond machines from the 80s.
This is an old original Bond, and it is just wonderful. Knits very well!
I've ordered mine, I'm going to try them with my Bond Ribber.
Ma’am your amazing in explaining
I have set my machine up apx 27 times, so I know how to do it LOL. It seems that after I do my first row and turn to do the second row THE WHOLE HEM AND ROW (I did get to a second row but a few stitches dropped) actually falls on the floor. I’m so baffled as I’ve watched videos and nothing has been addressed. I did buy it used so did I get a dud? Or am I the dud?
Could the yarn be coming out of the notch that feeds it? Or, alternatively, could the latches on the hooks be closed? Those are my first two thoughts. If I think of something else, I'll come back and add it. Hey, USM knitters, can you help Melissa with some ideas?
I had an issue with my latches being kind of stiff. They weren't wanting to open and close smoothly. I used the wax for the plates and rubbed on the latches while open and while closed then opened and closed them a couple times. This helped. Other than that, what I find is most often the culprit for dropped stitches is not enought weight on the project.
I had the same problem on the Fashion Knitter. Has the same shuttle as the Sweater Knitter. I discovered that there was tape in exactly the same color as the shuttle across the area where the thread goes in. The front of the shuttle. Pulled that off and there was the hole to hold the yarn. No mention in instructions that there was tape on the front of the shuttle. Bad design on by Bond to have the tape match the shuttle exactly. Now I can knit! Hope that helps.😊
Game changer for me!!!
Show some designs of gents sweater
Wait how did the ravel cord connect to the yellow yarn?
The ravel cord is knitted in as one row, also called a "separator row." It makes a loop on every needle, and you leave it there while you do whatever you do after that - e-wrap cast on or perhaps keep knitting. Then the ravel cord is knitted off with the new work, that is, a new loop is pulled through every loop. It stays there until you yank it out. Best way to understand this is to do it and look it over closely.
Hi! Where did you get your stand from? And how to you attach the knitting machine to it?
This is a tilt stand for machine knitting. MK dealers carry them. This is a very old stand, but you can get new ones from various people. The machine is clamped onto the stand.
@@dianaknits also do you need a ravel chord?
@@yetundesapp8606 I used Artiste nylon thread from Hobby Lobby, which gives you a big package that lasts for years for a low price. You could also use a smooth yarn that will pull out. The ravel cord is helpful for many edges, and the elastic thread is a must.
@@dianaknits If You were to not use the ravel chord at all and simply continue knitting, is there a way to finish the end that is connected to the elastic afterward? I've been having tension issues when I insert a ravel chord, bind on, and continue to knit
@@yetundesapp8606 Yes. Crochet along the open stitches. Rehang and make a hem. Latch a ribbing. Bind off with a tapestry needle. If you browse through my videos, you will find plenty of trims and edges.
Where can we get the combs. I love having shorter combs!
They are coming soon! probably available in another week. Keep checking the website: www.kriskrafter.com/knitting-machine-accessories
Diane you are marvellous and I love your tutorials. Thank you for your great posts.
Does anyone know where you can get these new anymore? I had one with a ton of extras and then we moved and it was put in my parents garage for storage and my family climbed around in there and destroyed the boxes and now we can't find any of it or parts of it. I'm dying without my machine. Can anyone help me?
They are no longer made, so new will be a challenge. Try eBay, Craigslist, or goodwill.com. You can find like new ones that have been stored away in closets.
I’m selling if interested
do you sell part & accessory?
No. There are lots of good dealers, though.
Bonjour j'aimerais la traduction en français merci tout de même
Grate
Quelqu un parle français ?
Bonjour Céline, Yolande du Québec