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"How to Videos"  For Machine Knitting

Video tapes are available in VHS (U.S. format)- NTSC format only. Some countries use other formats, such as PAL and SECAM (which will not work). DVD's indicated VV are Region Free and work outside the U.S. Other titles, be sure your DVD Player is "Region Free". Either VHS or DVD format will work in U.S. players. Recorded Tapes and DVD sales are final. 

v951.jpg (28851 bytes)SOCKS, How To Knit Socks - Machine Knitting with Leslye Solomon   Click Here to Order 

Larger than life close-ups and Leslye's expert instruction will make all your sock knitting successful, even if you've never knitted a pair of socks before. You learn about yarn sources, planning, designing and measuring for an accurate fit. Basic knitting is covered, plus a unique way to cast on in rib pattern You'll learn how to "knit in the round" using 5 double pointed needles, how to weave in a marker stitch, work the heel flap, shape the heel with short rows and work the gusset. Leslye shows you how to use the kitchner stitch to close the toe and also offers instructions for a round toe variation. Everything you need to knit beautiful socks that fit!! 60 minutes.  If you are new to sock knitting and want to machine knit socks, the hand knitting video will be helpful, too. 

INTARSIA KNITTING FOR MACHINE KNITTERS Leslye Solomon  Click Here to Order 

Inlay designs of pictures, geometrics or any type of graphic into your knitting.  Know what equipment is needed and prepare your particular brand of machine for intarsia.  Make a tension swatch, place the yarns properly on needles following a design on a grad, use tension and change and cross the yarns properly to avoid holes.  Learn how to fix common problems and mistakes.  How to knit beads using the intarsia method of machine knitting.

MACHINE KNITTER'S UH OH VIDEO with Leslye Solomon    Click Here to Order 

Those of you with knitting machines know that there are frustrating moments when the machine seems to be against you! Leslye helps you understand your machine, any buttons the machine carriage has, and how to correct errors, dropped stitches, caught stitches, unjamming the carriage, and many more problems you might encounter. A handy reference manual for machine knitters.

SWEATER FINISHING FOR HAND & MACHINE KNITTERS   Click Here to Order

with Leslye Solomon This comprehensive video includes all you need to know to finish those hand and machine knits: block (before assembling) a new way using wires; make invisible side/shoulder seams; improve ribbed neck bands; make reversible seams for Afghan; install set-in or drop shoulder sleeves; kitchner stitch, easily install a zipper; shorten or lengthen knits, plus a whole lot more.  118 minutes  

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