Generate multiple increases and understanding how to do shaping

Lila Rousselet

April 13, 2024 21:47

Hi there!

I am currently trying to understand how to generate multiple increases and understanding how to do shaping to knit a mitten. 

While I understand well how to do it on a Singer hand knitting machine, I am not sure that my logic is good for the Kniterate. 

I first created my shape on DAK9 and transfer it to Kniterate app. I realized that there are a lot of adjustments to make to be able to knit it on the machine. 

For the thumb, I need to create multiple increases and haven't found any info regarding this manipulation. 

With my own understanding, I recreated a small cast-on but I have some doubts regarding the idea 😅 

With the hand knitting machine, we are able to play manually with the weight but with the Kniterate, I think that the amount of raws knitted will definitely causes brakes on the stitches made with yarn 3 (yellow).

Also, the check option says the float distance is too large even though I used a different yarn feeder. Here is what I found on the manual but I have a hard time understanding what it means:

• Short Rowing is generating floats longer than 7 stitches: those stitches should be bound off (if situated at the edge of the knit) or work in double passes (if situated in the center of a knit)

Does anybody knows how to do this the right way?

Thanks in advance!

Lila

 

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  Yolanda quan

  April 16, 2024 12:32

  Hello Lila, I'm Yolanda from Kniterate. The shape you're trying to knit is quite difficult for the machine. Especially knitting the rows on the left side while keeping the others on hold. I'm not sure if you will be able to knit such a long distance.

  Regarding the cast on of new stitches I have some suggestions for you.
  The screenshot you attached looks good, just make sure to knit all the rows of the “waste and cast on” section. the waste part needs to reach the rollers. As soon as the machine has started to knit the “waste and cast on” section, I recommend you to put the roller to 0 for as many rows as possible. That way the stitches on hold are under less tension. For the circular rows in the waste section you probably have to add roller but as I said, try with as little roller as possible. 
  Once you've started to knit the main part (yarn carrier 4) I recommend you to knit the needles that are on hold for 1 or 2 rows  (with carrier 3). Otherwise I think they will be on hold for two long and break. Also make sure to park carrier 3 on the right side and not on the left (simply by adding or deleting one row). That way it will be out of the way. I assume that everything will be knitted in the same color, right? If so, I recommend you to continue knitting with carrier 4 for the part where you're using all needles again and leave carrier 3 on the right side the whole time.

  I hope my explanations were clear enough and that I was able to help. If you have any further questions feel free to reach out. 

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  Christine

  April 17, 2024 16:50

  Hi Lila. It sounds like you are new to the Kniterate? If so, I highly recommend OJ 's online classes. She really helps to get you started with the software - which has quite a steep learning curve. I am not sure if this forum allows for links, but here it is https://workshop.ojolly.net/p/designing-with-kniterate 

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