Machine Knitting
Knitters Edge is an online resource center available to you 24/7 365 days a year. This is the place where machine knitting inspiration and instruction are in abundance. It is designed for knitters of all levels. No matter how long you have been knitting, you are sure to find interesting techniques and patterns. Click on each of the bullet points below for a more detailed description of what to expect.
You Will Have Access To:
Knitters Edge has designed its patterns with you in mind. From the very beginner to the well seasoned knitter, you will find over 350 patterns easy to follow. In most patterns we include many images, all the necessary techniques with links to the technique within the pattern, and if DesignaKnit(DAK) is used, you will find it very helpful being able to download the DAK shape and stitch pattern files.
Knitters Edge is also color coded so you can easily identify which knitting room you are in. Blue in the heading will let you know you are in the Machine Knitting Room,
Knitters Edge and its designers do their best to provide you with pattern instructions which are easy to read and follow. We however, cannot be held responsible for human error, typographical errors, or variations an individual may elect to include. We thank you for your understanding.
Knitters Edge Techniques were designed to make learning easy. The over 300 techniques/references were written with many images for easy following. While we provide you with a complete list of these techniques, we have also linked them into the patterns which will keep you focused on the pattern without having to find your way back.
These Techniques also are categorized by skill level and may be a great benefit if worked in that order.
Knitters Edge provides you downloads to the ever growing library of DesignaKnit (DAK) stitch patterns. Also look in the Lessons library for a comprehensive step by step learning experience to let your imagination run wild while creating your own stitch patterns.
Knitters Edge has put together some step by step lessons to help with your machine knitting experience. These lessons provide you with a visual aid through the use of many images. We do recommend you start with lesson one and work your way through to the end for a better understanding of how our patterns, and techniques are written and should be followed.
In Addition :
Knitters Edge has a very informative library of machine technique videos for your convenience. As we progress, our videos will be using more advanced technology making them larger and easier to view. The videos are downloadable for free to any Knitters Edge subscriber making your home use more convenient. There is a complete list, with an image of the video, in library format making it easier to find the video needed.
We provide Knitters Edge members with a library of reference materials. From clothing charts to how to's, you may find what you are looking for right at your finger tips. Knitters Edge has incorporated into the new enhanced site a search engine, providing a means to find quickly almost anything you may need.
You will no longer need to run to the Yahoo group for interactive community activity. Knitters Edge will have it's own blog not just for the subscribers but also for for the public community so we can stay in touch with each other.