How to knit on a simple knitting machine / Knittax

[@lynnemarie7885]

All of your videos are just so illuminating !!! I already have a different vintage knitting machine, but it is a little more complicated (its a Knittax 360 with punchcards etc) But because of you, I have now sourced an M2 locally (with a ribber 🎉) in order to really understand and get the basics under control first with a much simpler machine. Thank you so much for making these videos and all the wonderful instructions and projects. You make me feel like I can actually do it! 😂

[@ZabbezOriginal]

This is such a sweet message, thank you! You are very welcome. And great to read you sourced an M2 with ribber. It is a perfect machine for understanding how knitting machines work. You can knit beautiful garments on the most basic machines. I wish you a lot of fun with your new machine! 😀

[@savetheanimals5599]

Thank you so much for such a clear and easy to follow tutorial! I’m a beginner and will apply what I’ve learned to my first project on my knitting machine.

[@jackierininger846]

Loved this video! You are an excellent teacher! I have hand knitted for years and wanted to try a knitting machine. I found a Bond Ultimate Knitting Machine to learn on. Your explanation was far superior to any I have watched. Looking forward to see what you show next.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, I am happy to hear that. The Bond machines are great knitting machines. I am sure you are going to have a lot of fun on that machine 😀

[@starrreise3925]

Thank you for your wonderfully clear yet detailed instructions, I looked at so many videos but was still stuck. It also helps that your close shots are excellent. I have a Bond Sweater Machine I picked up second hand years ago but have never been brave enough to try.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

You are very welcome, thank you. And yes it can be scary to start on a knitting machine sometimes. But it will never get less scary, so just go for it and see if you like it. Good luck! 💪🏻😀

[@Niki-gc6ww]

Good morning from Greece.Can you tell me please were you found the bond machine? Thank you.

[@textiletwink]

hey Bas! would you be able to show us how you clean your knitting machine? your videos inspired me to buy this exact one, so thank you for keeping all the knowledge about this machine alive :)

[@stephaniegrace8623]

This lovely young man just dropped off a version of this machine yesterday. We used to sell machines in the 80’s not this model, but the Knittax was my mom’s first machine. This new arrival is quite dusty, so wonder about cleaning it properly. All the needles are in excellent shape. I’m guessing sewing machine oil is a start. I don’t know how the carriage can be removed for cleaning and the row counter seems unresponsive. Thanks so much for the videos, much appreciated. I’m delighted to find you.

[@textiletwink]

@@stephaniegrace8623 I managed to find a manual in Dutch that specifies how to clean it! What I end up doing is taking of the carriage by removing one of the bolts on the right or left side (on the plate under the carriage when it is completely to the left or right, so just move it a bit) Then unscrew the small screws that keep the number plate there. Next open up one side by removing the 3 screws inside. Then the needles, then the sinkers. Sinkers are A PAIN. Removing is pushing the spring upwards and then pressing the sinker a bit to the left and right. Assembly is following the steps opposite order. Hope this helps. Yes, the manual is as vague as this..

[@textiletwink]

I cleaned the needles by placing them in rubbing alcohol + a drop of sewing machine oil, I wouldn't oil before cleaning it first.

[@stephaniegrace8623]

Thanks so much for this, I bet you a cookie lots of people would love a video of the process

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you, I made a note of it and if I ever have some extra time, I will see what I can do. Hopefully 😀 What you discussed below, is correct by the way. That is the way to clean the machine 👍🏻

[@lukasschroder5736]

I have just started knitting with the Knittax automatic. And your videos are great for learning. I would love to see some more videos on the Knittax :)

[@ZabbezOriginal]

The Knittax Automatic is very cool! Even better than this machine :-) I have plans for a lot more knitting machine video's and hopefully I will also be able to make some additional for the Knittax in the future if I find the time. Fingers crossed.

[@grndslm2008]

Discovered a knittax m2 while cleaning out the attic in the chalet of my husband’s family in Switzerland. It was purchased in 1954. I was soooo excited to find these videos! I’m a hand knitter but super excited to try out this machine which seems identical to the one you are using.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

That is a very cool discovery! The Knittax M2 is an amazing knitting machine, I am sure you will have a lot of fun knitting on it 😀

[@hannyhoekman6825]

9:35 ​@@ZabbezOriginal mijn machine zijn de tussen ruimte tussen de steken te los hoe los ik dat op?

[@ZabbezOriginal]

@@hannyhoekman6825 Ik weet niet of ik je goed begrijp, maar als je steken te los zijn, moet je een strakkere spanning instellen. Dan worden je steken strakker. De draaiknop bovenop op een lager nummer draaien. Succes!

[@Thesweaterfactory]

These were licensed by Knitmaster, made in the UK by Knitmaster. Great machines! They were made between the early 50s to the late 60s, then the Japanese machines really became dominant place. Knitmaster stopped producing their own and just used their name on Silver Seiko (Silver Reed) machines.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Yeah, great machines indeed, love these 🥳 Isn’t it intriguing how knitting machines evolved and how brands in different countries put their names on all kind of machines. It’s fascinating 😀

[@TaylorTheOtter]

Thanks for this video! It gives a really good overview of what a simpler type of knitting machine can and can't do.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

I am really happy to hear that, thank you. It is a lovely simple machine.

[@lynnewillette2654]

As someone who knows how to hand knit and machine knit, I wanted to say, ‘Well done’. This will be useful to so many trying to make sense of their own machines. Both the video and instructions are very clear. Good job. I’m subscribing just to enjoy your presentations. 😊

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, I am really happy to hear that. More content is coming. Have a great day! 😀

[@mohammedegyptian2527]

you are master in knitting tutorial , thank you

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@cynthiamolenaar770]

Ooh man!! Als alle tutorials over de breimachine zo goed waren als de jouwe, was ik er al lang aan begonnen! Dankjewel voor deze tópvideo!!

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Wat super leuk om te horen, dank je wel voor je lieve reactie. En gewoon beginnen, alle begin is moeilijk, maar het is hartstikke leuk 😀

[@sophiesotextiles]

Thank you very much for this video, it’s clear’ the quality is great and you cover the basics! I wish I had it 12 years ago when I first started with the knittax machine from my grandmother. Your video is like a refresher course 😊

[@ZabbezOriginal]

It makes me happy to hear that, thank you so much 😀

[@harveyhueth3636]

Love the video, thank you so much for sharing! 🧦

[@ZabbezOriginal]

I am happy to hear that, thank you! 😀

[@Duchessa1]

Hi Bas, thank You so much for your effort in making this video. I have two of these machines one of them with a ribber. Now I finally know how to work correctly with them. I like those old simple machines and find it very sad, that there is only few interest in using them. I like them from an aesthetic point of view. I tried but couldn’t find out how to use them correctly. Thank You so much for showing me.greetings from Germany .Kirsten

[@ZabbezOriginal]

I am really happy to hear that Kirsten, thank you. These machines are wonderful, so basic, yet they can knit so much. I love it 😀

[@trishamason1855]

I've never liked knitting with needles, so someone suggested a knitting machine. Thank you for the demonstration. It does look like something I could do. 😊

[@ZabbezOriginal]

You are very welcome, I think knitting machines are a lot of fun. Just go for it :-)

[@Cattrollen]

Very good video, very well explained and to the point. Greetings from Sweden. 👍

[@ZabbezOriginal]

I am very happy to hear that, thank you so much! 😀

[@Makapida]

This is a very good tutorial video, very well presented with cler instructions. I hce 2 of these machines, a M2 and a Knitmaster 4500 which is the same. I hope you will continue making videos for this machine, and if you do not mind, a maintenance/refurbishing one would be great! Thank you

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, I am happy to hear that! Request about maintenance is noted 👍🏻 although I am working on some other projects first.. more to come.. 😜

[@MR-fr4eg]

Super! Ich habe die Maschine auch aber sehr sehr lange nicht benutzt... Jetzt dankt dem Video, wo alles super erklärt ist, kann ich mich an die Arbeit mit der Machine erinnern und kann es wieder anfangen 😊 Liebe Grüße aus Köln 👋

[@ZabbezOriginal]

I am so happy to hear that, thank you. I wish you a lot of fun knitting on your machine 😀

[@cherylwurtenberger7963]

This was excellent, I have a Knit king 4500. I love this machine, it's simple and very fun to use. I would like to know more about yarns and tensions. I subscribed too. Looking forward to more knitting information.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you! Request about yarn and tension is noted 👍🏻 although I am working on some other projects first 😜 These machines are so much fun to knit on, totally agree with you!

[@martha35077]

Great teaching! My first time seeing tutorial on how to use this knitting machine. Now I know it is doable. Thank you! ❤️

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much. It is definitely doable. And a lot of fun also 😀

[@martha35077]

@@ZabbezOriginal Thank you very much! ❤️

[@suzannewojcicki-biniecki7716]

Please show us more. This video is great. Well done and congratulations for making a wonderful video.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, I am happy to hear that. There are more video's on the way 😀

[@brittagiese7138]

Du bist ein großartiger Lehrer für das Vorgehen mit der Strickmaschine! Ich haber gerade eine Strickfee 2 geschenkt bekommen. Sie scheint baugleich mit der M2 zu sein!

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much. Yes, the Strickfee is the same kind of machine. Works the same way. It is a lot of fun to knit on 😀

[@mrsgsfoodscience7346]

I have the knit star version….love the technology in this machine. The sinkers work extremely well and considering its age, it works so much better than machines I have used with overhead tensioners

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Yeah, the sinkers work great! Especially for short-rowing socks ;-)

[@partyfiesta1557]

You’re a great instructor!❤ I am looking to up my game with my LK150. Hoping you’ll release plenty of videos and will get loads of views and followers. Hugs from Provence 🎉

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, that is very sweet. The LK150 is also a great machine! And I have several more video’s planned so stay tuned 😀

[@partyfiesta1557]

@@ZabbezOriginal that’s awesome news! Have a wonderful day! Adrien

[@elizabethdrake4447]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been struggling with my prazisa machine and your explanation of the sinkers made all the difference.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, I am happy to hear that. Yeah, Prazisa is the same kind of machine, works the same 😀

[@ГалинаАзаренкова-ш1ф]

Спасибо!все понятно!У нас такая же машина Нева 2 в Советское время производилась.Крепкая,удобная.На таких машинах легко вязать.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Yes thank you. Wonderful machines! 😀

[@lsrproductionsentertainmen248]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I just subscribed to your channel! I am going to start shopping for my own machine! This is amazing

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, makes me really happy to hear that. Machine knitting is great! 😀

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

That's a very neat machine! And Great video!

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, happy to hear that 😀

[@vdbeemd]

Heel netjes gedaan en leuk om dit te ontdekken!!

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Dank je wel, dat vind ik leuk om te horen. Ik vind breimachines fascinerende machines en daar is nog een hele hoop aan te ontdekken 😀

[@bettinafoertig7011]

Thanks for this video! I inherited an old knittax, but didn't use it yet, so very helpful for me to see!

[@ZabbezOriginal]

I am happy to hear that. These Knittax machines are great fun. They are old, but still very good today 😀

[@wandacasper5612]

Thank u so much. Got a machine an wounded how to cast on. Thank u

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Happy to help! Thank you 😀

[@emelyrakhosi]

Thank you❤

[@katherinedelorme5009]

Thanks for the video. There seem to be few videos on this particular knitting machine, but it is the type that I have (under the KnitKing brand).

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Yes they were also branded under KnitKing. Lovely machines and I have some more video's planned with this machine :-)

[@katriencarlier4822]

Dank je voor deze duidelijke instructievideo !

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Heel graag gedaan, dank je wel voor je lieve reactie 😀

[@1sharewithu771]

Very nice tutorial. Maybe now I'll try the used knitting machine a friend gave me. But she was told it drops stitches, and I didn't want frustration, so haven't tried it yet.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much 😀 And indeed, no one likes frustration, I hope it will work out for you and your machine will be a lot of fun!

[@MoniqueAO888]

Very well explained...thanks for sharing !!! 😀

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you, I am very happy to hear that! 😀

[@kennethstensrud669]

I have this machine, but no instruction book available, and your explanation of the machine is excellent. Hope you make more videos to explain how the different jobs are for. May I ask where in the Netherlands you are situated?, I live just south of Oslo in Noorwegen. Groetjes van Kenneth.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much, I am happy to hear that! And yes, more video’s about this machine are in the making 👍🏻 I live in The Netherlands, in the city of Rotterdam. Was in Norway on holiday two years ago for the first time, a beautiful country, loved it. Unfortunately didn’t visit Oslo 😀 Groeten!

[@kennethstensrud669]

@@ZabbezOriginal my town is much nicer, called Horten.

[@toinephilibert6789]

Hartstikke goeie uitleg, Bas!!!

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Wat lief, dank je wel! :-)

[@leben54]

How I enjoyed this! I knitted a lot on such a machine that I bought from an old lady many years ago. Unfortunately it was stored a place where mice chewed at it, so it was ruined. The mice actually chewed the plastic sinkers! I wish it could be fixed as it is still in the attic. I just sold a newer machine because it was not good for my shoulders and neck

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Mice chewed the plastic sinkers.. that sounds very unfortunate 😳 I hope the machine can be fixed and you are able to enjoy it again 😘

[@merlekerle]

I might be able to 3d print them. Interested?

[@paschmi18]

Great instruction. Thanks so much

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you, I am happy to hear that 😀

[@liesbethvandijk6539]

Hoi Bas, goeie video, uitstekende (engelse) uitleg, super. Ik wist niet dat je nu nog aan zo'n simpele breimachine kon komen.... Ik had er in de jaren 70 eentje die al eentje die uitgebreider was als deze, maar kon daar niet goed mee overweg. Met deze had het beter gelukt 🤭😏

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Dank je wel, dat vind ik heel leuk om te horen. En ja, soms is simpel gewoon beter 🤣

[@doravollenweider7968]

Thank you for the great video. Where else can you buy a knitting machine like this? Since I always hand knit everything, this model is very good for a beginner.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you! I see this and similar machines regularly on second hand sites, you could try that. They are a lot of fun to knit on. Good luck! 😀

[@talitasmit9337]

I would love to see Passap-D operation.

[@loreleyamiti3147]

Great video, I actually really enjoyed it even though I only have a Sentro. 😂 Very well done and very tempting (note to self: mustn't buy one now!!). Have a great day.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Hahaha indeed! 🤣 Thank you very much and have a great day too! 😀

[@jpeood32]

your and your lovely knittax make it look so polished and easy, May I ask what model? thank you

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much. It is the Knittax M2 model 👍🏻

[@jpeood32]

Thank you for responding, how long ago did they stop production? It is sad because this looks like a very substatial machine and good for beginners as well as advanced@@ZabbezOriginal

[@DoctorRAZ]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@ZabbezOriginal]

And thank you for your nice message. Happy to hear that, thanks! 😊

[@kc-uy5qr]

Love this video ❤.Where can I buy this machine ?I realllly need it for making outfits .

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much. These knitting machines are vintage and are not produced any more. You can find them in second hand stores and online on second hand sites. Good luck! 😀

[@emelyrakhosi]

Great video,but where to buy knittex machine I'm in South Africa ❤

[@ZabbezOriginal]

These are second hand knitting machines. Ask in your local second hand store or search on the internet. Good luck!

[@lulubellsshoebox1650]

This is the exact same one that I have ! So far I have made rectangles and decreases, next are increases and then a garment 😎 Although when I set mine on the table the needles tend to slide to the back, is this normal ?

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Cool! Before you know it, you will be knitting garments like a breeze 😜 The needles should stay in place. Sounds like a worn out needle retainer thread. You can unscrew the machine and replace it, or you can just leave it. The machine will still knit beautifully 😀

[@lulubellsshoebox1650]

Awesome thanks!

[@cornysefoloshe7430]

The sweater you are wearing. Can we have a video on the sweater

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you, I made a note of it and if I ever have some extra time, I will see what I can do. Hopefully 😀

[@mariamarfil1620]

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[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you for your nice reply, I am really happy to hear that 😀

[@hchcjchc5760]

شكرا لك على هذا العمل من فضلكم وضع الترجمة العربية للفيديو وشكرا

[@imkadosh]

I wonder if you can make socks in that machine?

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Yes you can knit socks on this machine. Beautiful socks! 😀

[@imkadosh]

Thank you so very much for your reply

[@asmareanley3380]

Best technology how can i get this machine I from ethiopia

[@ZabbezOriginal]

These are second hand machines. Try asking in second hand stores and search online! Good luck!

[@Deslouches1]

Great video! But I get really frustrated with these knitting videos, because what's the point of watching them if those machines are almost if not impossible to find.

[@ZabbezOriginal]

Thank you so much. And sorry to hear you get frustrated in your search for a machine. I hope you will be able to find one some day! Good luck!

[@RJ.the.artist]

Idk about you, but I watch just to be able to watch somebody else use it. I can’t afford half of the knitting equipment that I see on YT, but I like watching others

[@mariamarfil1620]

Google it, you’ll find it! ❤

[@AprilAiteen]

I was OBSESSED with these things. Watched dozens of videos to learn how to use them so that I would be ready when and if I ever got one. I checked Kijiji and marketplace constantly, but the only machines there were so pricey I could never afford one. After a year I pretty much gave up. And then I walked into a thrift shop in a small town and they were selling one! For TEN DOLLARS! All the parts were there. No ribber, but whatevs. I got one. They ARE out there. Keep your eyes open for estate auctions and small town garage sales and thrift shops. Hang in there!

[@ingela1767]

I just found one for 30€ in mint condition on ebay ❤ Had been looking for a decent one for ages, so don't give up!

[@maribel8256]

LO SIENTO. PERDER EN MÁQUINA PIERDE TODA LA GRACIA, PARA MÍ, CLARO.😕

[@alinahavlishyna2389]

Lux

[@luxameepaibool2820]

🎉❤😊

[@SimeonShilumbu]

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