BROTHER KH-860 KNITTING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL“LESSON | Sees) 4:1. SETTING UP KNITTING MACHINE 1-2, REPLACING KNITTING MACHINE IN CARRYING CASE . PREPARATION OF YARN ... 2-2, THREADING THE YARN TENSION UNIT. 2.3, NEEDLE POSITION ....-. 24, NAME OF PARTS....,K CARRIAGE ..,.. RELATION BETWEEN THE TENSION DIAL AND YARN DA: CPEAINI NOTING acai noencraaimomantcdanadtnn 3-2, HOWTO REMOVE THE KNITTING FROM THE MACHINE ... 33, HOW TO CAST ON WITH A FINISHED EDGE, 334. Hand method -....... 33-2. Latch tool .. 43.3. Using the Weaving pattem lever and 1/1 Needla pusher 4.1. WHEN YOU CANNOT CAST ON - 4.1.1, When the needles do not eateh the yarn 4.2, WHEN THE K CARRIAGE IS HARD TO PUSH... 0.4.0... 43, IF THE K CARRIAGE SHOULD JAM oo. ...sceccss veeSLESSON 2 5. BASIC OPERATION PRAGTICE (PATTERN KNITTING) 33 BA. PUNCH CARD viccsieeseceeessie i a ty 40 5.2, RELATION BETWEEN THE PUNCH CARD AND THE NEEDLES . ~ 42 HOWTO CHANGE THE SELECTION GUIDE FOR END NEEDLE... - 4a 53, PREPARATION FOR PATTERN KNITTING . . - 4a 53-1, Setting the Punch card... -. 44 59-2. Preparation for pattern knitting , 45 5-4, TUCK STITCH PATTERNS, SKIP STITCH PATTERNS... - 46 55. TWO COLOR TUCK STITCH PATTERNS TWO COLOR SKIP STITCH PATTERNS 0.0.0 )ccccecssccseseseeeteeseteeeee 4B 56, FAIRISLE PATTERNS . 50 57. FAIR-ISLE MOTIF . - 52 57-1. Hew ta ecnmact the Mori knketog com “ 53 57-2, Preparation for Falr-lste Motif and HOW RO KAI. csi cevieseecsseen si eceee SA B73, Double Fairiste MOU \...6.csssesseevseesceetssseuseeerseseseseesee SB 58. DOUBLE LENGTH PATTERNS yoy. cessey - 50 58-1. Preparation for Dauble leroth petiemns - 8 When knitting Normal and Double length patterns mixed seb bhe baad sha SM) 59. WEAVING PATTERNS ... a) 6-10, PLATING YARN KNITTING 62 B11, INTARSIA KNITTING 4... 00s0 00 . 64 6-12. HOW TO DESIGN OWN CARDS ,,, . at G1. [F YOU MAKE MISTAKES IN PATTERN KNITTING USING THE PUNCH CARDS HOW TO CORRECT THEM 1-1. Hf the i carriage should j ait! 62, IF YOU MAKE MISTAKES ON KNITTING DOUBLE LENGTH PATTERNS HOW TO CORRECT THEM ...... 71. LACE PATTERN KNITTING . 7-2, HOW TO SET THE L CARRIAGE. 7.8. LACE PATTERN KNITTING. FINE-LACE PATTERN KNITTING 7-4, WHEN KNITTING LACE AND FINE-LACE PATTERN MIXED 7-8, HOW TO USE THE L-POINT CAM ... Bl, IF THE L CARRIAGE SHOULD JAM - 82, UNRAVELLING THE KNITTING |...9-1. HOW TO USE THE TRANSFER TOOL AND THE LATCH TOOL, 9-1-1, Transfer tool . 9-4-2. Latch tool ...........c eee 9.2. INCREASING AND DECREASING STITCHES PICKING UP DROPPED STITCHES . 9-2-1. Increasing stitches ..... : 85 9:2-1-1. Increasing one stitch at either edge of the knitting. pls emathod slacker sota red 85 92:2. nereming one ch tether mga ofthe kno. 85 Full fashioned method 9:2-1-3. Increasing several stitches at either edge of the knitting .... . 9.2.2. Decreasing stitches . 92-21, Decreasing one stitch at ter ip of ig ple method ....... ae 92:22, Dectesng one sch at either edge ofthe knitting. Full fashioned method... e 9-2.2-3. Decreasing several stitches at either edge of the knitting. 9.23. Picking up dropped stitches .. 9.2.3-1. Repairing a dropped stitch . 85 86 - 86 . 87 87 . 88 88 8:2:9-2. Repairing a stitch that the dropped several rows .. 89 9.3. HOW TO MAKE A HEM . +. 90 93-1. Plain hem . - 90 93-2. Picothem.........05 - 92 933. 1x1 Elastichem...... 94 9.4. BINDING OFF AND BUTTON HOLE... - 95 9-4-1. Binding off using the tapestry needle .. 95 9-4-1-1. When the yarn is on the left sid 95 9.4.1.2. When the yarn is on the right side 96 9-4-2. Cast-off using the latch tool . 97 9.4.3. Vertical seaming of plain stitch. - 98 9-4-4, Howto make a button hole ........ - 99 95. HOW TO SHAPE A ROUND NECK LINE . 100 9-5-1. Using the holding cam lever... a0. 100 95-1-1. Plainknitting .. enone rovmves TOD 95-12, Pattern knitting Aaeomaracteranaauestede sss exee NOt 9-5-2. Using the cast-on thread 103 (Lace Pattern knitting)9.6. SEWING PROCEDURE . 946-1, Baste the knitting with binding wire and/or besting thread. 96-2. Sewing procedure . . 9-7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 9-7-1, Replacing a needle . 9-7-2. Cleaning and maintenance . 10-1. PARTIAL KNITTING (PLAIN KNITTING & PATTERN KNITTING) .... 1. Decreasing stitches . - 105 +110 Increasing stitches . 10.2. PARTIAL KNITTING (LACE PATTERN KNITTING) : adi 10-2-1. Decreasing stitches . eae m1 10-2-2. Increasing stitches. os m1 Biiaeiald2 10-3. TUBE KNITTING .. Lou Koit several rows of Plain knit. Set_the Punch card to the the CHANGE KNOB to Move the K CARRIAGE from tng 0. 6 and piece Serta the "RE" poston el mah the newt ar UOAIAGE os the eft'side Sethe CARD LOCK LEVER fot = 46 -TUCK STITCH SKIP STITCH Hang the CLAW WEIGHTS onto the CAST-ON COMB. (as shown above) to avoid a dropped stitch The CLAW WEIGHT should be repositioned at the top edges of the knitting at regular intervals Push the CAM BUTTONS according to the pattern you are going to knit Tuck stitch patterns. Push both “TUCK” buttons at the same time t* PUNCH CARD FEEDING CARD LOCK LEVER, Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to “w" mark AFTER FINISHING PATTERN KNITTING When the starting line (No. 1) of the PUNCH CARD comes to the slit, one pattern is completed. Return to plain knitting as instructed below after finishing any pattern stitches Skip stitch patterns. Push both "PART buttons at the same time, Operate the K CARRIAGE from left to right. The needles are selected automatically Continue knitting By turning the CHANGE KNOB from."KC” or “SM” to 'N-L" position the CAM BUTTONS will be restored automatically Return the CARD LOCK LEVER to the “e” mark. Make sure that the main yarn is in the YARN FEEDER, 'A”, Then do plain knitting, 4 After knitting the Tuck stitch pattern, return both RUBBER WHEELS to normal position5-5. TWO COLOR TUCK STITCH PATTERNS TWO COLOR SKIP STITCH PATTERNS Two Color Tuck Stitch Patterns ‘Two Color Skip Stitch Patterns Card No. 24. Tension Dial 6 Card No. 2J, Tension Dial 6 oF Card No, 3J Tension Dial 6 Card No. 7J Tension Dial 6 Propare Punch Card No. 2J and two medium yarns in different colors i + Operation is the same as Tuck stitch patterns and/or f Skip stitch patterns. | % Refer to the instructions [7] — [5] on pages 46 and | 47 and proceed the steps until (5 \ \ | \ | \ | MAIN | xg ARN SECOND COLOR YARN | | | eel) Thread the second color yarn into the YARN TENSION UNIT and clip it under the YARN CLIP. 486 Two Color Two Color Tuck Stitch Pattern Skip Stitch Pattern Two color Tuck stitch patterns. Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to" ¥" mark Push both “TUCK” buttons at the same time, ‘Two color Skip stitch patterns Push both “PART” buttons ai the same time. Operate the K CARRIAGE and knit two rows, Change the yarn in the YARN FEEDER “A” to the second color yarn for two color patterns. K CARRIAGE is on the right side of the machine. Pull the yarn in the YARN FEEDER “A” out. It is ‘easier to remove the yarn by moving the K CARRIAGE to the right. Hook the yarn taken from the YARN FEEDER “A” on ‘Then, thread the second color yarn which was clipped the edge of the machine to hold it. under the YARN CLIP into the YARN FEEDER “A\ Close the YARN FEEDER LEVER, 1) Change the yarn in the YARN FEEDER “A” every two rows in the same way as above. Knit two rows holding the end of the second color yarn under the YARN FEEDER with your left hand. (Keep your left hand at the right edge of the knitting.]! 5.6. FAIR-ISLE PATTERNS Fair-isle patterns Prepare Punch card No. 4J and two medium yarns in different colors, Thread the s UNIT and clip ting at T.D. 6, and place K CARRIAGE on the left side Set the CARD LOCK LEVER — 50 - O he CHANGE KNOB to iS ‘ond color yarn into the YARN TENSION we yarn under the YA‘ CLIP. Mave the K CARRIAGE from lett to right. The neealesThread the second color yarn which is clipped under the YARN CLIP into YARN FEEDER "8" without opening the YARN FEEDER LEVER. Hold the yarn under the YARN FEEDER with your left hand. (Keep your left hand at the right edge of the knitting.) PUNCH CARD FEEDING CARD LOCK LEVER Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the “¥” mark. Operate the K CARRIAGE from right to left. Continuing to operate the K CARRIAGE AFTER FINISHING PATTERN KNITTING When the starting line (No, 1) of the PUNCH CARD comes to the slit, one pattern is completed. Return to plain knitting as instructed below after finishing any pattern stitches vy STAR MARK CARD LOCK LEVER. By turning the CHANGE KNOB from "KC" or “SM” to "N-L" position, the CAM BUTTONS will be restored automatically Return the CARD LOCK LEVER to the “e" mark. Take the second color yarn out of the YARN FEEDER and clip it under the YARN CLIP. Make sure that the ‘main yarn is in the YARN FEEDER “A”, Then do plain knitting5-7. FAIR-ISLE MOTIF (Step No.) i There are 4 different motit knitting cams which are One-point cam (1 pce.}, Motif knitting cam, center (2 pes.) Motif knitting cam, left and Fight (one each) % The One-point cam is used for knitting the single motif (24 needles width) ‘% By connecting the Motif knitting cam with others, you can obtain double motif (48 needles width) and triple motif (72 needles width) er Example (A) is @ complete pattern of Punch card No. 184. Example (B) is knitted until Step No. 48 of the same card as for (Al, Example (C) is knitted from Step No, 17 to 60 of the same card as for al 24 needles width } I = (8) “a ()5-7-1, How to connect the [ ——— Motif knitting cam COMBINATION OF CAM One point cam or Motif knitting cam, left & right —— For 24 needles width connected can be used. One-point Carn Motif Knitting Carn M For 48 needles width Motif 13 Cam M For 72 needles width it Motif Knitting cam L cam R ‘% How to connect the Motif knitting cam. =a ‘sHold each end of Motif Knitting cams and adjust each end ((® and ® ), then push until you hear click ‘*To disconnect, pull both cams out. ‘* Motif knitting cams can not be used individually.5-7-2, Preparation for Fair-isle Motif and How to knit. * The example is explained by using the One-point cam, however the following instructions are appli cable to double and triple motif Knitting, T] Thread the second color yarn into YARN TENSION UNIT and clip the yarn under the YARN CLIP. [) Knit several rows of plain knitting and place the K CAR, 2" RIAGE on the left side of the machine. Set the PUNCH CARD to the starting line (No. 1) and the CARD LOCK LEVER to the “#” mark "ONE-POINT CAM 24 Take the ONE-POINT CAM 24 out of accessory box. Place the ONE-POINT CAM at the needle bed by adjust. ting to the 4 mark on the Rear rail and ONE-POINT CAM Push the ONE-POINT CAM back as far as it will go and set it in parallel with Rear ral Make sure that the ONE-POINT CAM is set on the proper position whcih corresponds to the red line marks of the NEEDLE POSITION INDICATOR, Set the CHANGE KNOB to the 3M" position, ent Move the K CARRIAGE from left to right. The needles in position B where the ONE-POINT CAM is set are selected to position B and D by moving the K CARRIAGE.Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the “w" mark Thread the second color yarn which is clipped under the YARN CLIP into YARN FEEDER “8” without opening the YARN FEEDER LEVER. Hold the Yarn under the YARN FEEDER with your left hand Bring forward to position D the second needle from the tend of selected noedie on the K CARRIAGE side and ut a separate single strand yarn into its hook. Then push the needle to position 8. This is to stop the gap which sometimes appears between the edge of the motif and the background color. * It is better to use the same color as.the main yarn for the separate yarn Move the K CARRIAGE from left to right and put the separate single strand yarn in the same way as the left side, 15 wt “oe, as Mave the K CARRIAGE and repeat these steps for each Now, Fair-isle Motif is completed.‘As shown in the figure, by changing the setting position of the ONE-POINT CAM, you can also enjoy unique Fair-isle Motifs, 5-7-3. Double Motif Set the ONE-POINT CAM and the Right and Left Motif Knitting Cam on the needle bed as shown in the figures. Take a space for one pattern (24 needles) between the two CAMS, [2] The operation is the same as Fair-isle motif Change the second ‘SECOND COLOR YARN Place the second color yarn for each pattern at your feet = lor yarn whenever the K CARRIAGE moves to avoid traversing yarn at the Back of the knitting,ae 1) When the YARN FEEDER of K CARRIAGE comes 2) Move the K CARRIAGE to left and come back to the | to the center of the two patterns, change the yarn center of the two patterns, in the yarn feeder "8" to the second color yarn for the left motif 3) Change the yarn in the yarn feeder "B to the second 4) Move the K CARRIAGE to right and come back to color yarn for the right motif the center of the two patterns. 5) Repeat these steps each row. Then, you have made a Double motif,5-8, Double Length Patterns ‘The PUNCH CARD is rotated only when the K ‘You can double the length of the pattern. This method CARRIAGE moves from RIGHT to LEFT. is applicable to the Fair-sle patterns, Weaving patterns ‘and Skip stitch patterns, (Do not apply this method to the Tuck stitch patterns and Lace patterns.) Card No. 135 Normal Length Pattern 5-8-1. Preparation for Double Length Patterns. Double Length Pattern + Prepare Punch card No. 13J and two medium yarns in different colors. my ws TcoLoor Set the CHANGE Set_the Punch card to KC" position. starting line Set the CARD LOCK LEVER, tothe "e” mark Kot several rows of Pl fing_at 7-0. 8, ond lace K CARA cof the machine Push the MC BUTTON (or set the WEAVING PATTERN CARRIAGE tom Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the "9" mark, LEVERS according to the pattern you are going to knit) 7] Operation is the same as in other pattern knitting,5-8-2. When Knitting Normal and | Double Length Patterns Mixed. ' 17 the same way as the Double length patterns, put the RRIAGE on the right side of the machine and select es. When the ““t”” mark on the left side of the punch card comes to the slit, change the setting of the CARD LOCK LEVER (""Y" or "W") and continue knitting n you change the CARD LOCK LEVER, the K ARRIAGE is always on the left side of the machine. 5.9, WEAVING PATTERNS Card No. 1J. Tension dial 6 Card No, 8 Tension dial 6 Card No. 11J. Tension dial 6% Propare Punch card No. 84. Foeson * For Weaving pattern knitting, prepare second color yarn. It is effective when medium yarn is used for the main color yarn and thick yarn for the second color, ‘Thread main yarn and the Weaving yarn into the YARN TENSION UNIT and clip it under the YARN CLIP. ‘Adjust the TENSION DISC. When using a thick yarn, set the “—" mark to the “¥” mark. Move the K CARRIAGE from Taft to right. The needies are selected card 10 the Set the CHANGE KNOB to Knit several rows of Plain krit- Set the Punch the "KC" position ting at TD. 8, and place K starting ine CARRIAGE on the left side Set the CARD LOCK LEVER, ff the machine, ‘CARD LOCK LEVER Set the WEAVING PATTERN LEVER toW.T. Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the “w" mark (Do not push the CAM BUTTONS.) Hold the end of the Weaving yarn with your left hand (Keep your left hand at the right edge of the knitting.) Operate the K CARRIAGE, Make sure that the Weaving yarn is in the left WEAV: IN ~60-ia Remove the YARN GUIDE Move the K CARRIAGE slightly to the left. Transfer the Weaving yarn under the K CARRIAGE to the right WEAVING YARN GUIDE Move the K CARRIAGE to right making sure that the Weaving yarn is in the right WEAVING YARN GUIDE Remove the ght WEAVING YARN GU Weaving yarn from thi eal ida Move the K CARRIAGE to left making sure that the Weaving yarn is in the left WEAVING YARN GUIDE. 13 Move the K CARRIAGE slightly to the right and trans fer the Weaving yarn under the K CARRIAGE and to the left WEAVING YARN GUIDE Repeat the procedures from [GJ to [I Then you can ‘enjoy Weaving patterns,5-10. PLATING YARN KNITTING FRONT (Plain) REVERSE (Purl) ‘Suggested Tension Dial (T.D.) number is as follows. With the PLATING YARN FEEDER it is possible to use two yams to Knit a reversible fabric with different colors fon the front and reverse side. The main yarn will appear on the front (plain) side of the fabric and plating yarn will appear on the reverse (purl) side of the fabric. Main Yarn Plating Yarn Suggested TD. Number Fine yarn Fine yarn 6~7 Fine yarn Very fine yarn 5~6 Very fine yarn Fine yarn 5~6 [ Very fine yarn Very fine yarn 4a~s 10-1, Preparation for Plating yarn knitting and how to knit. PLATING YARN FEEDER Change the yarn feeder to the PLATING YARN FEEDER by following these four (4) steps: 1) Loosen the two screws and remove the YARN FEEDER from Sinker plate assembly, 2) Take the PLATING YARN FEEDER out of the acces: sory box ‘SINKER PLATE ASSEMBLY PLATING YARN FEEDER 3) Set the PLATING YARN FEEDER to the Sinker plate assembly as shown in the figure. ~62- 4) Then fasten the two screws2) Thread the main and plating yarns into the YARN TEN Thread the main yarn into the main yarn feeder. Knit, SION UNIT, and clip them under the yarn clip. several rows of plain knitting and place the K CAR RIAGE on the right side of the machine, J) Thread the plaing yarn into the plating yarn feeder 3) Make sure that two yarns do not 1) Pass the plating yarn behind the main yarn. Hold the plating yarn under the yarn feeder with your Continuing to operate the K CARRIAGE left hand. (Keep your left hand at the right side of the knitting / ! FRONT (Plain) i oe By changing the main yarn, the color of fabric will be Using the punch card for Tuck stitch patterns (1J, 3u changed and 81) with plating yarn knitting you can also enjoy Tuck stitch-Plating yarn knitting. (Preparation and the operation are the same as Tuck stitch pattern and Plating yarn knitting5-11. INTARSIA KNITTING Punch cards are not used for the Intarsia knitting, The right side of knitting (When Knitting this side is away from you.) a Change the yarn feeder to the PLATING YARN FEEDER, (See page 62) Place the main @® and contrast yarns Band © at your feet. {Leave the main yam (@ in the main yarn feeder.) Intarsia knitting does not traverse yarns at the back, and you can Knit multi-color yarn in one row. ‘The reverse side (When knitting this side is facing you.) 6a Knit several rows of plain knitting and place the K CARRIAGE on the right side of the machine. Take the yarn out of the YARN TENSION UNIT [The yarn tension unit is not used for the Intarsia knit- ting.) ® 4 YARN CHANGING POSITION Yarn changing position Part ® : Knitwith color A Part A’: Knitwith color A Part 8 : Knitwith color B Part: Knit with color Note Prepare color A yarn separately for the partHang yarn ® on the left SCREW as shown in the figure, h | || on yesh aon Tet TEEbS ee CeXRRIRGe sid Part ® Yorn cha Stop the K CARRIAGE at the position going to change the color of yarn. ‘The yarn changing position is just center needles ing position Part where you are between two @ | Remove yarn @) from yarn feeder and let it hang down. Pull yarn ® gently and move the K CARR (Do not pull the yarn too tightly) LAGE to left. When you are going to knit using more than one color in ‘one row, repeat steps|6-B)‘Yarn changing position | ‘After knitting one row, hang yam (@ on the right Stop the K CARRIAGE at the position where you are ‘SCREW as shown in the figure. Pull yarn (@ gently and going to change the color of yarn. The changing posi move the K CARRIAGE to right tion is just center between two needles. fi Cross yarn ® and yarn @ at the changing position to 2) Remove yarn ® from yarn feeder and let it hang avoid making a hole on the knitting down as shown in the figure 1) Pull yarn @ as shown in the figure, | 3) Hang yarn @ on the right SCREW, and move the K Repeat these steps in each row, now Intarsia knitting is CARRIAGE to right. completed, 665-12, HOW TO DESIGN OWN PUNCH CARDS Although there are 20 different punch cards with your ss machine, you can enjoy many other patterns by using % the PATTERN 800K that is available seperately. ¥ 1. Select a pattern you wish to knit Then mark on the BLANK CARD according to the pattern 2. Punch out the marked blocks on the card by using the CARD PUNCHER that is available separately. When you punch holes by mistake, you can mend the card with tape. —— PRE-PUNCHED CARD cARD PUNCHER BLANK CARD | | PATTERN BOOK Vol.3 | a = = BLANK CARDS, CARD PUNCHER, PATTERN BOOK Vol, 3 and PRE-PUNCHED CARDS (Vol. 1, 2.5.6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13} are available separately. ‘You can design your own patterns by marking and punching the card in the same manner.6-1. IF YOU MAKE MISTAKES IN PATTERN KNITTING USING THE PUNCH CARDS... HOW TO CORRECT THEM. 6-1-1. If the K carriage should jam. Do not move the K CARRIAGE by force. Remove it, then start knitting again from the beginning of the row. 1) Take the yarn out of the YARN FEEDER. When 2) Loosen the KNOBS and remove the SINKER PLATE knitting Fairisla patterns of Weaving patterns, take ASSEMBLY from the K CARRIAGE the second color yarn aut of the YARN FEEDER, also. Set the CHANGE KNOB to position CR to release the Liftup the K CARRIAGE to remove, K CARRIAGE from the machine. Place the K CARRIAGE on the machine at the side 1) Set the CHANGE KNOB to position N.L toward which the K CARRIAGE was moved ‘The CAM BUTTONS will be restored automatically. ~68—2) Return the SINKER PLATE ASSEMBLY to the K Unravel a row of knitting. CARRIAGE 17) Using the TRANSFER TOOL, transfer the stitches on the stem of the needle to the HOOK of the needle so they will not drop, 1-1), Place the EYE of 1:2) Hold the TRANSFER TOOL parallel with the HOOK of the needle. needle and pull it toward you. 1-3) Push the TRANSFER TOOL toward the machine 1-4) Transfer the stitch on the TRANSFER TOOL to Until the stitch is on the stem of the transfer tool the HOOK of the needle, eee 1/1 NEEDLE PUSHER 1.5) After transfering each stitch to the hook of a If some needles are caught and sink down, push the bring back the needles to position B by Button beside the punch card. The needles return back Using the 1/1 NEEDLE PUSHER. 10 normal height.2) Unravelling a row of knitting. When knitting Fair-isle patterns or Weaving patterns, Unravel the second color yarn, t06. 2:1) Hold the main yarn parallel with the GATE PEGS. 2-2) Pull the main yarn slightly sideways and up to unravel the knitting Unravel the secorid color yarn in the same way as the main yarn. 2.3) After unravelling the knitting, make sure that the 24) Pull the unravelled yarn down from under the stitches are on the hooks of the needies and return REAR YARN GUIDE to take up the slack, the needles to position B by using the 1/1 NEE When unravelling several rows of knitting, repeat the DLE PUSHER, procedures 2-1 — 2-4. Unravel the knitting as the yarn comes to the opposite side of the K CARRIAGE. PUSH BUTTON Rewind the PUNCH CARD the same number of rows as To select the needles, depress both “PART” buttons and tnrayelled, Set the card lock lever to "e set the CHANGE KNOB to KC 70SS Operate the K CARRIAGE. Position 8 needles are selacted At this time, the yarn is not in the yarn feeder. Push @ cam button according t going to knit Thread the yarn into the YARN FEEDER and start knit Operate the K CARRIAGE pulling the yarn slightly up. ing again. hen knitting, Fair-sle patterns or Weaving patterns, do not forget to thread the second color yarn If the CARRIAGE has not started to knit yet, but the If the Carriage has not started to knit yet, and the PUNCH CARD has been rotated PUNCH CARD has not rotated. Do not move the CARRIAGE Do not move the CARRIAGE Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to "#” Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to "e" 1) Unravel the incorrect rows 1) Unravel the incorrect rows. 2) Rewind the PUNCH CARD jn the same number of 2) Rewind the PUNCH CARD in the same number of the rows as unravelled, and one step more. rows as unravelled 3) The other operations are the same as explained above. 3] The other operations are the same as explained above, If you want to move the CARRIAGE without knitting, you must set the CHANGE KNOB to “N-L” and push in both "PART" buttons,6-2. IF YOU MAKE MISTAKES ON KNITTING DOUBLE LENGTH PATTERNS... HOW TO CORRECT THEM. Correct the mistakes in the same way as Pattern Knitting previously instructed. Reset the PUNCH CARD according to the right table. When you unravel the knitting, the K CARRIAGE and the yarn must be on the opposite side. In case the K CARRIAGE has not started to knit yet, but the PUNCH CARD has been rotated, rewind the PUNCH CARD according to the right table and one step in addition. In Case the Carriage has started Knit ing. -n- Number of | unravelled Direction in which the Carriage has been moved7. BASIC OPERATION PRACTICE Ill (LACE PATTERN KNITTING) 7-1, LACE PATTERN KNITTING 1, L CARRIAGE You can select the needles and transfer the stitches ‘automatically by using the L CARRIAGE CHANGER LEVER Normal lace pattern knitting. Fine-lace pattern knitting Lace Patterns Fine-Lace Patterns Card No, 18) Tension Dial 8 Card No. 20) Tension Dial 6 7-2, HOW TO SET THE L CARRIAGE Card No, 20) Tension Dial 7 Insert the EXTENSION RAILS into the holes (A and 8) at both sides of the machine to avoid dropping of the L CARRIAGE. SPRING — Remove the L CARRIAGE from the carrying depressing the SPRINGPush the RELEASE BUTTON to remove the L CAR- Then set up the L CARRIAGE HANDLE. RIAGE Push the Release button and place the L CARRIAGE —_ Slide the L_ CARRIAGE onto the NEEDLE 8ED and securely on the left side EXTENSION RAIL. make sure that the L CARRIAGE is set correctly, The TIMING BELT must move by moving the L CAR. RIAGE. 7-3. LACE PATTERN KNITTING FINE-LACE PATTERN KNITTING % Propare the Punch card No. 20 and medium thick fess yarn 4% Thread yarn into the Yarn tension unit When you start Lace pattern knitting, set the WAX on. X STAND, 74WEIGHTS onto the CAST-ON COMB (as shown in the figure) 10 avoid dropping stitches. Set the PUNCH CARD. Set the card lock lever to “e’ Set the LACE CHANGE LEVER to position N or F Make sure that the CHANGE KNOB of the K CAR. according to the pattern you are going 10 knit RIAGE is set to position N-L. Noon, Normal lace pattern knitting F.. Fine-lace pattern knitting me a7 —_ Move the L CARRIAGE to right Position 8 needles are selected by L CARRIAGE Note: Both end needles remain in position B regardless of the Punch card. This is called ""NON-SELE: TION MECHANISM” for end needles. O are selected t0 postion D by moving the L CAR OOOO 080 RIAGE T 7 Since "NON-SELECTION MECHANISM” for end needles is installed in the L CARRIAGE both end yb ) Liu} Le, needles remain in position B regardless of the punch 4 (ral “ card Ge Ge bbSet the CARD LOCK LEVER to the "¥"" mark. When knitting Lace patterns or Fine-Lace patterns do not set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the "7 ” mark, =e = Ee Scere —-¢e ps 1) Move the L CARRIAGE from right to left 3) Move the L CARRIAGE from right to left. & When the symbol & is indicated, first move the K CARRIAGE, then operate the L CARRIAGE. % When you operate the K CARRIAGE, the L CAR RIAGE is always on the left side of the machine. 44) Move the K CARRIAGE from right to left and come bback to right side of the machine, and move the L CARRIAGE from left to right. TO FINISH PATTERN KNITTING ‘When the latest @ mark below the Starting line comes at the Card inlet, the lace pattern is completed. Set the Card lock lever at the "e"” mark and knit several rows. of plain stitch, -76-7-4. WHEN KNITTING LACE AND FINE-LACE PATTERNS MIXED % By changing the setting of Lace change lever on the L CARRIAGE according to the arrows ( =p and > } on Punch card, you can knit mixed lace pattern. ‘* Prepare Punch card No. 19J. (How to knit) Before starting to knit mixed lace pattern, decide the setting of Lace change lever for the arrows on the Punch card, namely set the Lace change lever at the position N for the arrow = and F for -> or vice versa Operation is the same as for Lace knitting (See P. 74) * Example A “Example B te oe* By placing the L-point cam on the needle bed, nee: dles which correspond to the L-point cam are not selected to position D, Therefore these needles Knit the Plain stitches. How to use the L-Point cam © There are two different cams which are for 4 needies and 8 needles width, ‘© You can combine the L-point cam according to the width of plain stitch on your design © Punch card No. 16J to 20J can be used. * The L-point cam can not be used for the Fair-isle Fae motif knitting by using the K CARRIAGE, therefore remove the L-point cam after knitting the Lace L-point Cam eal For 4-needie For 8 needle ee Sore vo enna SPO cet eg r ¥ aHow to place the L-point cam ew 2» 3 ii ~— Fon PRP DI Fine8-1, IF THE L CARRIAGE SHOULD JAM Do not move the L CARRIAGE by force. Remove it, then start knitting again, ‘CARD LocK Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the “e” mark Push the RELEASE BUTTON toward you to remove the Place the L CARRIAGE firmly on the EXTENSION L CARRIAGE RAIL at the left side. Ii the L CARRIAGE is caught on the neadies, take care in removing it a fting tips as shown in the figure. If the stitches are on the stem, transfer the stitches to the hooks of the needles by using the TRANSFER TOOL. —80-Return all the needles to 9% 0 + ‘Bi "ARROW MARK il i ‘The ARROW MARK indicates the direction of the car riage. a a " “0 Ld CARRIAGE to the needle bed 2 rows (go and back). In this case, needles are not selected, Make sure that the Card lock lever is set at “®" position Return the Punch card to th atest & mark.CARD LOCK LEVER ‘The arrow indicates the left 4 direction, Set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the "mark. 8.2. UNRAVELLING THE KNITTING [If there are dropped stitches, unravel the knitting. Then start knitting again. Unravel the knitting after returning the stitches to hook. of the neadiles and return them to position B. Unravel the knitting two rows and rewind the punch card to the last @ mark Operate the L CARRIAGE and the K CARRIAGE ac- cording to the arrows on the punch card. —82-“LESSON. 3 Pei A Se | 9-1. HOW TO USE THE TRANSFER TOOL AND THE LATCH TOOL 9-1-1, Transfer tools How to hold the transfer tool Hook the eye of the TRANSFER — Hold your other hand against the knitting so that it will not be brought for: TOOL on the hook of the needle and ward. The stitch in the hook of the needle will slide behind the latch and onto pull it toward you. the stom of the needle. Hold the transfer tool parallel with Remove the TRANSFER TOOL Hook the transfer tool onto the hook the needle and push it all the way from the hook of the needle taking of the adjacent needle. back until the stitch is transferred care_not to drop the stitch from conto the TRANSFER TOOL the TRANSFER TOOL por ie Transfer the stitch from the transfer Remove the transfer tool from the hook of the needle and return the empty t00l onto the hook of the needle. needle to position A,oy 9-1-2. Latch Tool a Rilbbing with the Latch Tool How to hold the latch tool Bring one needle forward to position E by hand and return it to position One stitch has been dropped from the hook of the needle. Using the tip of LATCH TOOL, un- ravel Knitting sIsST— Try Mm TUT Drop the stitch in the line you wish to rib to a few rows above where you are to start ribbing. Then place the LATCH TOOL in the stitch where you wish to start ribbing, Depress the LATCH TOO! to drop the last few stitches. The stitch is on the stem of the latch tool Hold the knitting firmly. Push the LATCH TOOL away from ‘you until the stitch on the latch tool 's behind the latch. Catch the next parallel thread with the hook of the latch tool and pull the LATCH TOOL toward you The latch will close with the new yarn in the hook. Pull this new yarn through the stitch on the stem of the latch tool 10 form a new stitch, Do not pull the latch tool stronaly. Repeat this until you reach the top, and hook the last stitch on the hook Of the needle,92. INCREASING AND DECREASING STITCHES PICKING UP DROPPED STITCHES 9-1-1, Increasing stitches 9:2-1-1, Increasing one stiteh at either ledge of the knitting Simple method. AY CN \\ \N\ aaa Viva Yay YON Vay) \3 On the K carriage side, push one Operate the K carriage and knit one Using the tip of LATCH TOOL, un. needle into working position B from row. The empty needle will pick up _ravel knitting. position A, the yarn 92-1-2. Increasing one stiteh at [J either edge of the knitting Full fashioned method. Using the 1x2 TRANSFER TOOL — To fill in the empty needle pick up move the stitches out one needle so the purl side of either adjacent stitch that the third needle from the end on the lower row. becomes empty 9-2-1-3. Increasing several stitches [j at either edge of the knitting, On the K carriage side, push the Wind the yarn loosely around the Needles 10 be increased, to position stems of each needle pushed to E from A, position E.9-2-2. Decreasing stitches. 9.2.2-1. Decreasing one stitch at ‘either edge of the knitting. ‘Simple method. Push the needles with the increased Repeat the 1wo or three rows, and stitches to position E and knit one then continue to knit. row. DSTA Coagtatat ny estetiatieroy os Hook the EYE of the TRANSFER TOOL on the hook of the needle, then pull it toward you. Hold your other hand against the knitting so that it is not brought forward. Hold the TRANSFER TOOL parallel Remove the TRANSFER TOOL ‘with the neadles and push it all the from the hook of the needle taking way back. Then the stitch will be care not to drop the stitch from the transferred to. the TRANSFER © TRANSFER TOOL TOOL. 86 -Hook the transfar tool on the hook Of the adjacent needle. Return the empty needle to position A Then you have decreased one stitch. 9.2.2.3. Decreasing several stitches at either side of the knitting. 1 Transfer the stitch from the TRANS. FER TOOL to the hook of the new dle, 9.2.2.2. Decreasing one stitch at ie edge of the knitting. ull fashioned method, Use the 1x2 TRANSFER TOO! to transfor two stitches at the end to the inside needles, and place empty needle out of action to position A. Remove the TRANSFER TOOL from the hook of the needle, (On the same side as the K CAR. RIAGE, transfer the end stitch to the 2nd needle, Bring forward the needle with the two stitches so that the stitches fall behind the needle latch. Place the yarn in the needle hook, in front of the latch and push the needle back manually to form a single stitch Return the empty needle to position ARepeat this process for each stitch, Take care not to make the stitches 100 tight ‘When you reach the last stitch, hang the last stitch on the adjacent needle, (Two stitches are on the hook of the needle.) ‘Then operate the K CARRIAGE. 9.2.3. Picking up dropped stitches 9-2:3-1. Reparing a dropped stitch m Using a TRANSFER TOOL, pick up the of them on the empty needle, Push the needle to position E. Push the needle back until stitch is ust behind the latch. Using a TRANSFER. Stitch and unknitted yam are now — TOOL, catch the unknitted yarn into the hook of the needle. behind the latch, C/N Then return the needle to position B pulling the yarn in the hook throush the stitch on the stem of the needle, ‘The stitch has now been reknitted. —88—9:2:3-2. Repairing a stitch that has dropped several rows. statins RTs UMNO Insert the latch tool from behind knitting through the last stitch that thas not dropped. tch the next cross thread into th through the stitch on the stem, Push the latch tool towards you pull: ing slightly down on knitting so that the stitch comes behind the latch ie hook and pull back the LATCH TOOL, There is now one stitch. MoM Repeat this until you reach the top. Pull the last stitch rather tight to make a bigger loop. Insert the transfer tool into the loop from the front. ‘your transfer tool Carefully remove this stitch from the latch tool and pl 89 ce it on the hook of the needle with9.3. HOW TO MAKE A HEM 9-3-1. Plain hem Using the 1/1 NEEDLE PUSHER bring forward 10 position B the required number of needles, after selecting an equal number of needies on either side of the center “0” Knit about ten rows of plain knitting with waste yarn and put the K CAR. RIAGE on the left side of the machine Pull the waste yarn out of the YARN FEEDER A’. Remove the CAST-ON THREAD from the accessory box CAST.ON THREAD. ‘Thread the CAST-ON THREAD into Move the K CARRIAGE to the right YARN FEEDER “A” holding the CAST-ON THREAD with your left hand, ~90- Pull the CAST-ON THREAD out of the YARN FEEDER "A" and thread the regular knitting yam into YARN FEEDER “A”, Set the ROW COUN: TER at "0Knit in plain knitting with the yaen For the first row, mave the K CAR RIAGE holding the yarn under the YARN FEEDER “A” with your left hand at the right edge of the knitting, Knit the number of rows required, for double the length of the hem. Remove the CAST-ON COMB from the knitting FIRST ROW STITCH UMIDVL LINAS LAL iuiii i (L THREAD Pick up the first stitch of the first row where it meets the CAST-ON THREA\ the stitch onto the first needle. Repeat across the row. Insert the TRANSFER TOOL, Hook aS a \ } Alter picking up all the stitches, bring all the needles forward to position E {There will be one less stitch to be picked up than there are nocdies.) Operate the K carriage and continue to knit in plain knitting, ‘After knitting several rows, pull out the CAST-ON THREAD. Then the part knitted with the waste yarn is removed and the PLAIN HEM is made9. . Picot hem 1] After knitting with waste yarn and CAST-ON THREAD knit up to half the depth of the hem. (The K CAR RIAGE is on the right side of the machine.) Place the L CARRIAGE on the left side EXTENSION RAIL rier Starting with the second needle from either end, bring forward every alternate needle to position D by using the 1/1 NEEDLE PUSHER. End needles must remain in position B. oe Every second stitch has now been transferred to the adjacent needle. Remave the L CARRIAGE from the machine by pushing the RELEASE BUTTON. -92Knit the other half of the hem and pick up the stitches in the same way as for the plain hem. After picking all the stitches up, bring the needles to position E Picot Hem After knitting several rows, pull out the CAST-ON THREAD. The part knitted with waste yarn is removed. Then you have made a PICOT HEM, 939-3-3, 1x 1 Elastic hem Bring forward the required needles to_posititon B by using the 1/1 NEEDLE PUSHER. [@] Knit the number of rows required for double the length of the hem in plain knitting with the yarn 5) Return every other needle to posi- Knit with the waste yar in the same tion A by using 1/1 NEEDLE — way as for plain hem. Then knit one PUSHER row with CAST-ON THREAD and shange the yarn. Pick up the stitches in the same way as for the plain hem and hook them onto the empty needles. After picking up all the stitches bring the needles to position E. Knit ‘one row. ‘After knitting several rows, pull out the CAST-ON THREAD. The part knitted ‘with the waste yarn is removed, Now 1 x 1 ELASTIC HEM is completed,9.4. BINDING OFF AND BUTTON HOLE 9-4-1. Binding off using the tapestry needle After finishing the knitting, bind off last row taking care not to unravel the knitting 9.4.1.1. When the yarn is on the left side [1] Pull the yarn out of the YARN (91) FEEDER. Cut the yarn leaving @ length of three times the width of the knitting, ead the yarn into the TAPEST. Pass the TAPESTRY NEEDLE RY NEEDLE through the left side stitch, insert the tapestry needle into the Insert the tapestry Meedle into the Repeat this until you reach to the second stitch from left and pass it third stitch from left and pass it back right side of the knitting back through the left side stitch, through the second stitch from left, Now, the binding off is completed and piece can be removed from the machine.9.4-1.2. When the yarn is on the right side [T]eut the yarn out of the YARN [2 SIFEEDER. "Cut the yarn leaving a length of three times the width of the knitting Thread the yarn into the TAPESTRY Pass the TAPESTRY NEEDLE NEEDLE, through the right side stitch tf Nini: ES Insert the TAPESTRY NEEDLE into Insert the TAPESTRY NEEDLE into Repeat this until you reach the left the tight stitch and pass it through right side stitch and pass it through side of the knitting the second stitch from right. the third from right in the figure, making sure you pass the tapestry needle BEHIND the second stitch and enter the third stitch from behind, That ee La Now, the binding off is completed. =96=9.4.2. Cast-off using the latch tool = ting with tension dial number 4-6, set the number to 9-1 [2]Place the K carriage on the left side of the machine. Bring the needles forward to position E Bring the knitting toward you taking Hook the right side stitch on the Make the stitch fall behind the latch care not to drop the stitches. hook of the LATCH TOO! of LATCH TOOL [Statin the right in the hook of the LATCH new stitch (with the stitch over the stitches from the needles, TOOL. latch and the stitch on the hook)Make the new stitch fall behind the latch of LATCH TOOL, and hook the third stitch on the hook of the latch too! Repeat this until you reach the left side making new stitches across the row. Now, the binding of is completed. 9.4.3. Vertical Seaming of plain stitch Left hand piece — Pass the tapestry needle under threads of Ist and 2nd rows, bringing tapestry needle through to upper side, Right hand piece — Pass the tapest ry needie under threads of 2nd and 3rd rows, bringing tapestry needle through to upper side. Left hand side — Pass the tapestry needle under threads of 3rd and 4th rows, bringing tapestry needle through to upper side. Right hand side — Pass the tapestry needle under threads of 4th and Sth through to upper side. Continue to seam in this way, 98 - AWAY We When you reach the last stitch, hook the end. of the yam on the hook of the LATCH TOOL and pull the end of the yarn through the stitch on the stem.9.4.4. How to make a button hole Bring back the empty needles to Loop the yarn around the two Position B, and knit one row. The needles by hand as shown in the yarn will hook on the two needles figure, going to mal adjacent needles1 9-5. HOW TO SHAPE A ROUND NECK LINE 9.5-1, Using the holding cam lever 9.5-1-1. Plain knitting, Knit the left and right side of the round neck line sepa- rately. Set the HOLDING CAM LEVER of the K CARRIAGE 10 position H. ‘4 The example is showing that the yarn end is on the left side. When starting to knit the Neck line, if yarn end is on the right side, knit part @ first by regarding the RIGHT as LEFT in following instructions. Bring forward to position E all the needles on the op- posite side of the K CARRIAGE including the stitches for the center neck line and opposite shoulder. These needles will not knit. Knit part @ according to your pattern Return the center neck line stitches @ to position B by transferring the stitches onto the hooks of the needles, and bind off. Decreasing at the neck edge will be done by using the Transfer Tool. Decrease in this manner until you have the required number of stitches left for the shoulder. Bind off the shoulder stitches, Set the HOLDING CAM LEVER of the K CARRIAGE 10 position N 100 ~Thread the yarn into YARN FEEDER A and knit the other side of the neck and shoulder for part Z| | Knit the back in the same way. (Knit the left and right, sides separately.) 9.5.1.2, Pattorn knitting. Knit the left and right side of @ round neck line sepa rately The neck line is completed. * The example is showing that the yarn end is on the left side. When starting to knit the Neck line, if yarn end is on the right side, knit part @ first by regard: ing the RIGHT as LEFT in following instructions. Knit one side in the same way as the plain knitting Before you start knitting the first side, merk on the PUNCH CARD so that you can return to the exact row when you knit the other side, Set the HOLDING CAM LEVER of the K CARRIAGE to position H. -101—Bring forward 10 position E all the needles on the op- posite side of the K CARRIAGE including the stitches for the center neck line and opposite shoulder. These needles will not knit. After knitting the first side @. Using a TRANSFER TOOL, place the stitches for part @ and @ onto the hooks of the needles and return to position B. Knit side @ according to your pattern Leaving the needles for part ® in position 8, bind off the center neck line stitches for part @ Set the Holding Cam Lever of the K CARRIAGE 10 position N. Push the CAM BUTTONS “PART 10) Return the PUNCH CARD to the mark on it and set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the "e" mark 102 Set the CHANGE KNOB to KC, and operate the K CAR- RIAGE without threading the yarn into the YARN FEEDER. The needles are selected for the pattern.WW aoe er eee Set the CAM BUTTON according to the pattern knitting yi Thread the yarn into the YARN FEEDER "A" and knit and set the CARD LOCK LEVER to the "¥" mark the other side ®. For Fairisle patterns or Weaving patterns, do not forget to thread the second color yarn into the YARN FEEDER. 13 [ 14) p a 2 ae | The neck line is completed Knit the back in the same way 9-5-2, Using the cast-on thread Lace Pattern Knitting == ]_ * For the neck fine with lace pattern, knit the right side first. If the yarn end is On he ieft side, knit one more row and place the K CARRIAGE at the right side D i * This method can be used not only for lace pattern but also for plain stitch and other pattern knitting, ee For shaping a round neck line, knit left and right side separately. Before you start knitting the first side, mark on the PUNCH CARD so that you can return to the exact row when you knit the other side, Bring forward to position E all the needles for the parts, @ and 3) on the opposite side of the K CARRIAGE by using the 1/1 NEEDLE PUSHER, These needles will not knit — 103 -& wy ¥ ee \\\ \\ \\ \ \ 1) Hang the CAST-ON THREAD on the hooks of the needles in position E. PITRTRT\ DNA Vso ut SISTA 3) At this time, make sure that the CAST-ON THREAD. Knit the right side {Part @ ) with lace pattern, is between hook and latch of the needle to avoid dropping the stitches, When part @ is completed, transfer the stitches for part Leaving the needle for part @ in the position B, bind @ and @ from needles in position A to the hooks of off the center neck line stitches for part @® the needles by pulling the CAST-ON THREAD and place them in position 8. Returns the PUNCH CARD to the mark which was put Knit the left side (Part @ ) with lace pattern previously,= a The neck line is completed, Knit the back in the same way In order to produce a neat garment easily, it is recommendable to use a sewing machine for all necessary sew: ing. 9.6. SEWING PROCEDURE 96-1. Baste the knitting with binding wire and/or basting thread AAs only straight stitch sewing is nec essary, any type of sewing machine ‘can be used. Stretchy thread of the same color as the yarn used for knitting is most suitable for sewing (or silk thread Pin the parts to be basted ‘can be also used.) TT Baste the parts with the binding wire included with KL116 (Knit Leader) as After basting, sew with a sewing accessory or basting thread, machine. Slowly and naturally sew with 9 slight push along the bested edge, leaving a space of about9-6-2. Sewing procedure gh Shoulders (right and left) Sides & S| Sleeves * Sew ribbing together by hand. 1) With body of garment and sleeves inside out, pin the edges of the sleeves to’ the edge of the arm- holes. 3) Sew basted parts with a sewing ‘machine. Attach sleeves to armholes Skirt 9-7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 9-7-1. Replacing a needle Noodles with damaged latches wil! cause faulty knitting or dropped stitches and therefore must’ be changed Push either side of the SPONGE Draw it by hand from the knitter BAR with the end of the LATCH until the needle you wish to change TOOL until it comes out from the is free other end.Pull the needle forward as far as it~ Grasp the shank end and take it out. will go. Push down the hook of the needle until shank end of the needle rises clear of the needle bed Replace it with a new needle by Push the Needle back to position A. Push the SPONGE BAR back into holding it with latch opened pplace by pushing down the needle hooks as they are lifted up. 9-7-2. Cleaning and maintenance Before folding up your machine, you should clean your machine with a soft dry cloth, The metal parts should be oiled regularly, When you use your machine after it has not been in use for a long period, wipe your machine with oiled cloth and please take care not to overoil before using, Before you start knit: ting. knit 20-30 rows with waste yarn to remove old oll il the following parts lightly before knitting eer \\\ Butts of the Needles. FRONT and REAR feet of the K Front and REAR RAILS of the CARRIAGE needle bed, CAMS. RAILS CAMS 107 -10-1. PARTIAL KNITTING (Plain Knitting & Pattern Knitting) Skirt Dart When you knit socks, skirts, darts, ‘etc, do partial knitting ‘> DECREASING STITCHES ‘E> INCREASING STITCHES Socks * Let's knit the heel with Partial Knitting. Pe SAUUUUUUUUUUUACULLUUULLLULUL i iH ' 8 -4— 8 - £4 i Poh i A Plain knitting Tors = 108 —10-1-1. Decreasing stitehas: ij [Bring forward. 20 ineadiag on either side of the canter mark "0", knit 10 cows of Plain Knitting ana place the K CARMIAGE on tha veatrisida wt nee mactune. Then, set the HOLDING CAM LEVER at ihe € CARRIAGE to ponivion #1 al So On tho opposite side of the CARRIAGE, bring far ward 20 estes to postion E ae sbowe flaure (The ewes will ret ienit, nit one row. The yarn lies across nm the 9am oF the posinion E rmmaies at hat ime, For stopping the gap which aapaars peween stitch of posivon B and E, pa the yarn under the stem of the ‘i mooie af pas tiin E_ (On the oopsaiwe gid of the K CARRIAGE, bring ioe Wand one esol ta poi E by Mand, Which all ba l Pass the yarn under the stem af the position E recta ‘Then, on the copowiw side pf the & CARRIAGE, bring forward one needle 10 ba dacreaned 10 poston E Fenit one row = 108 =Repeat intl the remaining needles af pation Baill betritches, and knit One row as the fins (Ue CARMIAGE ts on the leh side.o{ the machine at thal fine 0-1-2, Inerensing stitches Now. start Increasing Suiches Pass the yarn at the CARRIAGE'S side under the stem of the first newie at position E. Then, qush back to position D first needa fon the opposite side of the & CARRIAGE. (This itch wiles knitted.) Tae care not to droe the stitch Fenea) [10 but notice that the CARRIAGES now on the oaposte side of the postion of iD ~ 118 unwt ihe nowies at rasition B will Be 20 stiches, ane knit one row 2s the Teich UR CAARIAGE ic-00 the right side oF the machine at that time) When tha Partlal Keisting # compltial, change the HOLDING CAM LEVER to gosinan N, and len 10 in king. ‘of the souks W completed10-2, PARTIAL KNITTING (Lace Pattern Knitting) 10:2:1.. Decreasing stitches: Bring forward the needles you want ‘to decrease 10 position E ‘Make gure that the CAST-ON THREAD 1s in the havks of the needles com pletely, and ting back tha needles one by One to position A. At this time, take care nat ta drap the stitches. (51 you vam 10 keene. ere s wmiiches, bring back the neortias to ponidan An hao wa ‘Oparata the L CARRIAGE end the Xe CARRIAGE sccording to the airection © the arrow on the Purch card, 10-2-2. increasing stitches hook af the nsdlex Operate the Land ihe X carriage slightly to reniahe it from thie nésiles —acoortting. to. the direction af ihe 29 pasion A, tansferring the raw an the Puch cand atvichas ia the hooks of the reedles Then place the needtea 0. poston = Th you want ta Increase more stitches, transfer the stitches 1a the hooks of the nesdles in the sarne way tend ket again, You have incrassed stitches in partial Lenitting10-3, TUBE KNITTING ‘The tube knitting ita kind Gf Skip stitch knitting. Seamless tuba ean te knitted, Cason Sor 4 néedies by hand method, (See P, 23) 4c ig tecommandod 0 use ont urbe Tor than origin! tension. Depress right PART button Pull down the fabric by Jatt hand, and move the earriage: by righthand =z