I just found this video and I have to laugh so hard, because yesterday I went through EXACTLY the same experience. Literally the same. I feel I must admit, was less amused by the process than you. So its more fun to watch you, than to fight with my own knitting machine tonight again, lol

So much interesting talk about a skirt. I only buy 1 mt of fabric for a skirt. Im size 18 and 5'7. A Pencil Skirt is so easy too. No openings..no pockets. Just side seams, fold top for elastic and fold the hem. Its done. 2 seams, top and bottom hems. Its a rectangle, width of fabric, length of fabric 1 mt, NO MATHS involved

Ah yes team "crafter/artisan but my joints like to stage a rebellion", hang in there Ash. The machine knitted lace project is fascinating, though!

This is so intresting! And a very well paced video

Honestly, it kinda slaps over the simple black slacks and white shirt. A pretty subversive statement. I like the juxtaposition of seriousness and playfulness.

This is absolutely incredible and I must steal this idea. A++

"My weirdly bad at their job joints" oh I feel that in my soul... I might maybe get a circular knitting machine, but one of these long bed machines feels like it would be as persnickety as most of my electric sewing machines and not worth the stress for me. But I'm happy to watch you sorting yours out!

immediately investigating on the 'two eyelets side by side', on the original they are separated by *two* knit stitches, plus another *two* stitches towards the middle - from edge to edge the internal heart is 17 eyelets on the point side, and 13 across the 'top'. So, two 'skipped' eyelets. *keeps watching*

What a fascinating project! Are you considering the different slant of various types of paired decreases and yarn-overs? You might find Susanna E. Lewis’ book Knitting Lace a workshop with patterns and projects published by Schoolhouse Press helpful. She reverse-engineers a knitted lace sampler, and I think you might gain a lot by considering how the various decreases exert force on their paired yarn-overs. Essentially, I’m suggesting you look at the stitches next to the eyelets, and notice what direction they’re leaning. I think you’ll find that key to your explorations.

The sample is lovely, the waistcoat sounds like a lot of work. Congratulations on the sponsorship, and on getting the desk! My son loves his, it's made a huge difference in his work life. Have an awesome weekend.

I want to learn to spin my dog’s fur into yarn.

I love this skirt and have made several now. I've been attaching the pocket to the back tie strings so that it under laps the front panel. I've found it easier to access. 😊

Knitting with a machine ought to be something could do (can't hand knit due to wrist problems) but they make me anxious. Currently trying knooking which is called lumra in Ireland. Mostly because I have 3 fleeces to find a use for Edited to add, now attempting to firmly wrench my mind away from the potential of pixel art for pattern designing. I think I'm losing....now yet another rabbit hole beckons! Edited again to add that I use magnetic strips to keep my eyes on the correct pattern line without too much slipping

This is so cool. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Also thinking it’s funny that the V&A site metrics having a bump on object T.135-1976

{picking jaw back up off the floor} So here I am, somewhere around minute 5 when you're designing your lace pattern. On Excel. That's... no words. Brilliant. Absolutely sodding brilliant. I worked in offices for too long and never in one million years would I have made the jump into thinking that Excel was actually useful for something in the real world. I guess I can stand down from the search for the pages of itty-bitty graph paper. Thank you. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

Wow!!!!

Genius to use Excel to make a knitting pattern! :D And I learned a new thing, that knitted waistcoats existed. Maybe as a mockup you could try the pattern out with very old knitted "granny curtains" or knitted table cloths from the thrift store with a lace patterned rim or something. I don't know if they are a thing in the UK, but in the NL you have those white "granny curtains" that only cover the bottom of a window. They are usually crochet, but maybe they exist in knit as well.

while I watch I am ripping back 3" on fingerless gloves because I was incapable of reading very basic instructions

With your knitting machine, you can knit with sewing thread. I find 2-4 cones from an overlocker knitted together works really well - the thread comes off them easily without adding any tension. The fabric you get out of it isn't as soft as with more normal yarn, but it is an easy way to get a very fine guage, and works for lace too. Might be a cheap way to test your lace patterns before you use your actual yarn, if nothing else

When I knit something that comes up bigger than expected, I call it "allowing for shrinkage".

-I was about to fast forward through the ad portion of this video... Glad I didn't. I have rarely wanted such a specific kind of desk, but that looks awesome! -And as for the actual artsy work, of course I was transfixed, as I anticipated! -How is the cat?

If you use a finer yarn and tension 1, will it actually have a smaller gauge or just the same/similar gauge and a lacier, more open fabric?

Cool sponshorship!

Fascinating and I’m absolutely never going near a knitting machine! You’re far braver than me. Also, love how the placement of the cats at the top of the blanket jumper look a lot like an intarsia collar. Love the new desk and Godspeed on keeping the partner off it

❤ for the engagement

Love the break down and analysis.

Finally to to really sit down with this one! 🎉 LOVE it! Once I am done with this medievalish hood I am making I am diving into a kirtle. Have had the fabric for years now. 😂 I don’t have WIPS so much as WISE (Works In Storage for Ever).

❤ As usual, interesting, and entertaining. I was home sick so managed to see this the same day! The only upside to being ill….

Vince is a very dangerous person to know 😆

Cool! Yeah, as for Christmas knitting machine projects... Pro tip, self striping sock yarn, and just do knit/purl, and make wrist warmers! Sew them together on the sewing machine of course. I'm not a knitting machine pro, but your simple machine may not be the best for a satisfying experience. It's like sewing machines or art paint brushes - buy the best you can afford. The simplest or most basic may make the use more frustrating than needed, causing feelings of wanting to physics that sucker right out the window. I really want an old school programmable knitting machine for patterns

Excited and terrified about this project!😂😅😮🤞

Engineering knits has a video for you to watch x

Good luck! I hope the waistcoat is doable!! The sample looks really nice, even if it is too big. I would say sorry for being a bad influence, but figuring out large and complicated projects is the spice of life. (Though I am sorry I wasn't more clear about my dressing gown patchwork being machine sewn.) I hadn't really noticed until I clicked on the link again, but that waistcoat has a fly front, which is neat! I've seen that on some other 18th century waistcoats too.

I've zoomed as close as I could without changing the image in a pixelated mess and I'm 90% certain there's a knitted stitch between those two eyelets.

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I am in awe and fear of your pernicious curiosity and temerity. I have similar traits, but in different media choices. You are an inspiration and a cautionary tale wrapped in kindness, honesty, and humor. What a beautiful recipe for inspiring others to be wholly themselves and to take risks, practice, and discover what we are capable of. No excuses, no shame, just give it a shot and see what happens. Many thanks from the Colorado Mountains, USA. Wishing you, and everyone out there the best. May your scissors be sharp, your tea be just right, and your thread never break . Oh, and that you find the lid to your glue exactly where you thought you put it! 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

Thank you Ash, for sharing your interests & for all the hard /demanding tasks of video production. The pattern looks so pretty! Are you friends with the creator of Engineer Knits? Idk if she?they? knows about eyelets on a knit machine, but, this video made me wonder. I bet she?they? would enjoy this.

Usually, when I look at knitting projects, I weigh them as to Will this be easier by hand or on machine? In this case, they both seem --- fiddley, and might possibly make me cry. It does look nice, however.

I know f all about machine knitting, but in hand knitting you can do two yarn-over eyelets side by side to create one really wide eyelet by doing two yarn overs, and then when you're knitting the next row, purl one of them and knit the other.

That's interesting! I'm here waiting for future episodes 😊

here's to hoping you don't ragequit too hard lmao

That’s an awesome desk! Unfortunately I don’t have room for one! The lace is beautiful.

Interesting project, I din't know lace knitted waistcoats were a thing! It's hard having friends that inspire/enable you when it comes to crafts 😂 In all the best ways.... most of the times. 😜

Any tips on lining this? This will be my first garment ever but I realized the fabric I bought is really cheap and it seems like it could be easy enough? I’m mostly wondering if the liner should be free-hanging (hemmed separately, attached only at the waist and side openings?) or if I should join them.

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