Helps for a newbie
I’m still a newbie with my machine. As I knit single jersey swatches or scarf, even though a file I created worked perfectly once, the next time it didn’t work anymore, resulting in dropped stitches and holes. I didn’t change yarn or tensions and the file is exactly the same. How does this happen? What can I do to prevent it?
Also, when I unravel all knitted pieces as single jersey for recycling, the yarn broke constantly and it’s impossible to reuse yarns. The real issue is that the knitted piece seems all well done, however it actually has many holes when I see in front of the window. Few fibers are holding the fabric together, but it’s not strong enough to be worn. I used 2 strand of yarn for security. If I lower roller, at some point, it also causes other issues. That’s why I’m working with almost only Full Cardigan stitches currently. What can I do to fix this? Any feedback welcome!
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It's difficult to help without knowing the weight of your yarn and your settings. Since the yarn is breaking intermittently, including when you unravel, I'm guessing that the yarn isn't strong enough for machine knitting or the yarn needs to be waxed. Most yarn sold for machine knitting comes pre-waxed, but if you purchased from a specialty spinner, it may not be waxed or it may be waxed insufficiently for machine knitting.
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