If anyone ever wants to say machine knitting is “cheating” or “the easy way” 😂 they need to check this tutorial out. This is a whole new skill with what seems to be a steep learning curve. The scarf looks amazing!
On vacation, I met a nice lady who makes hats for charity. She boasted that she could knit a hat in just a couple evenings. So can I, but my MK hats are beautiful, and I can knit a PILE of hats in a couple evenings. It's not so soothing as kicking back with my knitting needles, but I get to make more items, try out more ideas, and do fancier stitches. Can you imagine counting out the reversible double jacquard for this scarf while hand-knitting? Of course you could, but I think you might decide to make a potholder instead of a scarf.
Wow, kismet! I just spent this winter trying to figure out how to do this exact thing on my standard punchcard machine (setting up the cards is pretty tricky) but with the help of your videos and others I got the birdseye double-jacquard, but no one, until now, showed this double-reversible jacquard. I love the fabric that results, so thick. I did find that it was easier to see the patten in the needles and to select the appropriate neddle, if the ribber is set to full-pitch, just remember to switch it back before doing anything else! I love your videos, and your voice (so sweet and soothing, calming), keep up the good work!
Honest- once you get the hang of "seeing" which needles to pull out on the ribber, it's easy. You do need to tkae time to check your work. The hardest part is trying out all sorts of patterns to see what you like best!
Normally I am not a double jacquard knitter,I don't like how the stiches looks, but this has changed my mind I will clean my ribber and try.You inspire us all thanks for all your videos
Perhaps the double jacquard that you don't like is tucked DJ. You might like to try slipped DJ, which gives a more natural looking stitch. This is a variation of slipped DJ. Tucked is nice for getting width, but it gives a spread-out effect and has more background color showing through.
@@dianaknits thanks for answering ;) sorry, I think i have not been really clear in my question (I am french) I was not talking about the hold button of K carriage I was talking about the ribber bed, the way it has to be adjusted ... I asked you if it has to be in full needle rib (H instead of P)
Yes. You need to use a card punched for reversible double jacquard. The color changer book has instructions on how to figure that out and punch it.. The color changers also came with a new reversible DJ punch cards already made. You can't use an ordinary Fair Isle punch card.
Diana, can i ask you a couple of questions? I have 950i, is it the same way on that model? Also, when you go from left to right, do you still choose the ribber needles on the right of the main bed needles or you have to change to the left? Thank you!
I haven't seen a 950 in a few years, but if it has a double jacquard key it will work. The needles to match up each row are on the right no matter which direction the carriage is going.
My friend and I just did this on a Brother KH-260 using a punch card we created in a double jacquard format. We loved the results. We really love the edge from the circular cast on. We had not used that before. Question: what cast off do you use to match the edge from the circular cast on?
A "smiles and frowns" bind-off. Pull down enough yarn for sewing and cut. Thread a contrasting yarn. Set for circular knitting. Take off the machine, roll the circular rows out of the way, and hand-sew the "smiles and frowns." I have videos about that bind-off.
Hi, Linda! I really don't know if the stitch pattern numbers are the same. I think the 950 is a different Stitch World. I actually like patterns with a lot of background the best for this, but experiment.
@@dianaknits OOOPS! I thought you said you were using a Brother 970. DUH! Sorry. I sold my bulky when I sold my house, in Bonham, so I have mid-, fine- and Std-gauge machines, now. Still, I want to try this. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Great video, though. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
@@bikrgran This technique works with any machine that pops selected needles into D. It's a pay-attention kind of job, and a scarf takes a long time. It is really good for a border.
You must use a pattern created for double jacquard. Your machine has a variation you can set for double jacquard. The instructions for double jacquard start on page 154 in your manual. Do DJ first and then try this technique again.
Best way to do a "perfect" hat seam is one-row mattress stitch. A fast, also good-looking technique is the Faster, Flatter Mattress Stitch, here th-cam.com/video/B9qHd13c1Lo/w-d-xo.html
If anyone ever wants to say machine knitting is “cheating” or “the easy way” 😂 they need to check this tutorial out. This is a whole new skill with what seems to be a steep learning curve. The scarf looks amazing!
On vacation, I met a nice lady who makes hats for charity. She boasted that she could knit a hat in just a couple evenings. So can I, but my MK hats are beautiful, and I can knit a PILE of hats in a couple evenings. It's not so soothing as kicking back with my knitting needles, but I get to make more items, try out more ideas, and do fancier stitches. Can you imagine counting out the reversible double jacquard for this scarf while hand-knitting? Of course you could, but I think you might decide to make a potholder instead of a scarf.
How you feel, dear Diana? Very long time, don't see you. Wonderfully you lessons , thank you! Creative forever for all !!!
Wow, kismet! I just spent this winter trying to figure out how to do this exact thing on my standard punchcard machine (setting up the cards is pretty tricky) but with the help of your videos and others I got the birdseye double-jacquard, but no one, until now, showed this double-reversible jacquard. I love the fabric that results, so thick.
I did find that it was easier to see the patten in the needles and to select the appropriate neddle, if the ribber is set to full-pitch, just remember to switch it back before doing anything else!
I love your videos, and your voice (so sweet and soothing, calming), keep up the good work!
This actually seems quite fast and easy compared to, say, hand-manipulating stitches to make ribs. Thank you for the very clear illustration.
Honest- once you get the hang of "seeing" which needles to pull out on the ribber, it's easy. You do need to tkae time to check your work. The hardest part is trying out all sorts of patterns to see what you like best!
Top notch explanation. Thank you!
Absolutely, 100%!
Diana: you're the best! Thanks for the wonderful instruction.
just wonderful !!!
Thanks
This is beautiful and so expertly taught! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the Brother 270 education.
Thank you soooo much ❤❤❤
Beautiful pattern, thank you Diana!
Thank you very much Diana, this video truly helped me a lot to do jacquard in my Brother 260
Normally I am not a double jacquard knitter,I don't like how the stiches looks, but this has changed my mind I will clean my ribber and try.You inspire us all thanks for all your videos
Perhaps the double jacquard that you don't like is tucked DJ. You might like to try slipped DJ, which gives a more natural looking stitch. This is a variation of slipped DJ. Tucked is nice for getting width, but it gives a spread-out effect and has more background color showing through.
@@dianaknits the dj I have seen is with more colours it is the stich definition I don't like. IN Your example the stiches looks like as it is fairisl.
Thank you!! So beautiful!!
Thank you for sharing!
Lovely ❤❤❤
Wonderful!!!!
Intriguing. Off to see if this is possible on my Silver Reed.
To simplify it somewhat, would it be accurate to say "Let the main bed do the thinking and just set the ribber to the oposite of the main bed"?
Yes, a very goo summary.
Hi Diana! Loving your videos! Would this be possible to make on a KH940/KR850?
Yes, absolutely
Yes. Do in exactly this way.
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Hello Diana,
You did not mentionned it (or I did not hear it...?) but we should move the ribber on "H" to make it no ?
I don't think so. I don't think I put needles in hold at all in this technique.
@@dianaknits thanks for answering ;)
sorry, I think i have not been really clear in my question (I am french) I was not talking about the hold button of K carriage I was talking about the ribber bed, the way it has to be adjusted ... I asked you if it has to be in full needle rib (H instead of P)
@@caramel59223 Definitely half pitch, so the needles don't hit each other.
@@dianaknits many thanks Diana
Hi can I do this on a punchcard machine as well?
Yes. You need to use a card punched for reversible double jacquard. The color changer book has instructions on how to figure that out and punch it.. The color changers also came with a new reversible DJ punch cards already made. You can't use an ordinary Fair Isle punch card.
Beautiful!
Can this be done on a KH260 with ribber?
Yes. You will need a punch card designed for double jacquard knitting.
Diana, can i ask you a couple of questions? I have 950i, is it the same way on that model? Also, when you go from left to right, do you still choose the ribber needles on the right of the main bed needles or you have to change to the left? Thank you!
I haven't seen a 950 in a few years, but if it has a double jacquard key it will work. The needles to match up each row are on the right no matter which direction the carriage is going.
My friend and I just did this on a Brother KH-260 using a punch card we created in a double jacquard format. We loved the results. We really love the edge from the circular cast on. We had not used that before. Question: what cast off do you use to match the edge from the circular cast on?
A "smiles and frowns" bind-off. Pull down enough yarn for sewing and cut. Thread a contrasting yarn. Set for circular knitting. Take off the machine, roll the circular rows out of the way, and hand-sew the "smiles and frowns." I have videos about that bind-off.
Hi Diana, Loved your video - just wondering which colour changer you are using - is it the double bed or single bed?
It is a KRC 900, a double bed color changer that fits the Brother 270 (and other machines, too).
LOVE it! Heike told us (DFW) about this. Gotta give this a try. Is the 970 the same as my 950? Thanks, for another awesome video!
Hi, Linda! I really don't know if the stitch pattern numbers are the same. I think the 950 is a different Stitch World. I actually like patterns with a lot of background the best for this, but experiment.
@@dianaknits OOOPS! I thought you said you were using a Brother 970. DUH! Sorry. I sold my bulky when I sold my house, in Bonham, so I have mid-, fine- and Std-gauge machines, now. Still, I want to try this. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Great video, though. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
@@bikrgran This technique works with any machine that pops selected needles into D. It's a pay-attention kind of job, and a scarf takes a long time. It is really good for a border.
@@dianaknits Thanks! After Christmas, I'll give this a whirl.
I tried this on my Brother 950i standard with no success. There must be something I am doing wrong but not sure what.
You must use a pattern created for double jacquard. Your machine has a variation you can set for double jacquard. The instructions for double jacquard start on page 154 in your manual. Do DJ first and then try this technique again.
@@dianaknits Thank you I will have another go. And thank you for all you do for the MK community
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There's no pattern for sale - this can be done just from the video.
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Sewing seam on a hat
Best way to do a "perfect" hat seam is one-row mattress stitch. A fast, also good-looking technique is the Faster, Flatter Mattress Stitch, here th-cam.com/video/B9qHd13c1Lo/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful!