Knitting is not only a traditional hobby for many women, but also a great way to get a handmade thing. And so that the expectation of a new sweater does not result in long weeks with knitting needles in hand, needlewomen buy knitting machines.
Instructions
Step 1
Knitting machines differ in the type of operation. The simplest and, accordingly, the cheapest are manual ones. They are good for beginners just learning the basics of automatic knitting. An example is Severyanka - she knits only a stocking pattern; to complete more complex patterns, the thread will have to be thrown by hand. The second category - punch card devices - is the most popular due to the ability to choose a pattern by punching holes on punched cards. The most "advanced" - electronic machines, their program is set on a computer, and then transferred to the unit itself. For electronics, there are no limits on how to make patterns.
Step 2
The next principle that a craftswoman should be guided by when choosing a knitting machine is the degree of quality of future products. Punch card devices belonging to the middle price range are divided into one- and two-circuit. A single-line apparatus is capable of knitting only in a straight line, that is, the back or in front of sweaters and dresses, scarves and other fabrics. In principle, he can also overpower mittens-caps, but the latter will have not too beautiful seams, especially those that look sloppy on the fingers of gloves. The seamy side of colored items will look like a mixture of stretched threads. While things knitted on a double-lined machine have a smooth, dense look from the inside. And her assortment of patterns is much richer. On hand-operated machines, if you have skill, you can knit good things, and electronics of the opposite technology will open the way to the world of products with harnesses and openwork patterns.
Step 3
Unfortunately, it is impossible to buy a universal knitting machine - it will certainly belong to a certain class. The lower the grade, the thicker the thread will be. The fifth number is considered the most universal. It is designed for yarns of 300-400 m per 100 g ball, however this parameter can be varied in both directions. And if you skip every second needle, then the canvas will be tied, like on a third-class typewriter.
Step 4
The place where the purchase is made is also important. This should be a specialized store or a department of a supermarket that sells household appliances. You cannot buy knitting machines from your hands - not only are they not under warranty, but they can also have hidden problems that will prevent you from working normally. The main manufacturers are Neva, Brother, Toyota and Silver, while the imported ones are distinguished by reduced noise levels and better control. The price range starts from 10 thousand rubles and ends well over a hundred.
