Machine Knit Charity Hat - Tutorial - Knitting Blooms

[@craftycaz]

I have just been gifted one like this, such a good tutorial thank you so much. Seeing your cat watching the carriage go back and fore was adorable. All the best Caz

[@BethShanSarim]

Loved the cat watching you knit and the music. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

I have a knitting machine have had it for years also it’s been years since I use it, it’s a singer you have encouraged me to get it out and start using it again hope I can fine all the parts for it lol thank you so much for Sharing!!! Liz...

[@deniseblackwell5160]

Lovely clear tutorial, this will be my first project ever on my first knitting machine. Wish me luck and thank you for sharing x

[@Bloomingknitter]

Denise Blackwell Awesome, you will do just fine. Let me know if you have any questions once you get started.

[@mildredpierce4506]

I wish the internet existed when I first bought my Brother KX350 about 25 years ago. I needed a sponge strip when I bought it but I didn't know it. The machine never really worked as good as I know it should have. It wasn't until last year that I realized the sponge strip was dry rotted and needed replacing. I finally replaced it and wow. My machine works. I could have been using my machine a lot more than I had in the past 25 years. Thank you for posting this video and giving the sponge strip tip.

[@Bloomingknitter]

MILDRED PIERCE Yes, it is really amazing how much better the machine works with a new sponge strip. I hope to make other tutorials with my knitting machine.

[@wmpdd33]

The first 3 machines I bought were all abandoned by their owners when the sponge went flat, such an easy fix.

[@murielhunt8127]

MILDRED PIERCE q

[@lisahollis2859]

MILDRED PIERCE I'm also wishing we had You Tube when I got my machine.... probably 22 years or so back. I'm totally bewildered by what I'm seeing in the vids. I'm learning all over again.

[@itsjustrenee1320]

wmpdd33 how do you get replacement strips?

[@AnyaberryT]

The kitty is very cute :) Enjoyed learning how to make a hat also!

[@pollyfoofoo8703]

The kitty looking back and forth lol 💗

[@vernicebarnes6954]

Great tutorial, made six of these hats in one day. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@dorothyborras4858]

Vernice Barnes ii

[@warehambears13]

Love the way the kitty looks every way when you knit ! :)

[@warehambears13]

But what is that dreadful music, sorry? dont tell me, it is not to my taste, :(

[@mdmizamijan6493]

+warehambears13 বাংলা কথা চাই

[@ricardomura7075]

De donde es la persona que esta enseñando por favor nesecito respuesta

[@rich9551]

You should be a sales rep for brother that's the best knitting video I've watched in a year you left out a couple of Minor Details that I was curious about that's cool, totally enjoyed it. Ps The side kick cat was a nice touch

[@loisschneider99]

Yes, I noticed she had the extra weights to the left and back on her table and didn't use them. I find they help keep the stitch sizes even and pull the fabric down as it is created.

[@americanmade1701]

Hi, I am new to machine knitting and love this hat...I started today and tried it on a Bond I purchased on E Bay to see if I would like it...It came out o.k. for my first project. I casted on 65 stitches and made my brim 30 and then did 35 rows. I think next one I will cast on a little more. Thank you for this great hat, I am going to make them for charity also.

[@Bloomingknitter]

Janet Wachter Great job! Yes different machines might need different stitch counts and rows, you will find what works best on your machine. You might try changing out the plates also.

[@nonniebee8807]

This a really Great Video. A Newbie machine knitter and this helped to understand making this hat. Thanks

[@Bloomingknitter]

Nonnie Bee Awesome, I am still a newbie machine knitter myself, so I am glad I was able to help you.

[@WendyKiwi90]

Thank you for this video. This video helped me to knit my first project on the machine.

[@littlemissmakeup075]

love this thank you also love the cat in the background when u are doing the 27 rows watching the carriage backwards and forwards my partner gave me a funny look coz i found it funny

[@littlemissmakeup075]

looks like he/she is counting them with u :)

[@anneashby1290]

Love the tutorial what yarn did you use and tension ,thanks,

[@CleverEwe]

Thank you for this video. I am beginning my charity knitting for this winter and could not find an easy hat pattern.

[@OtterLakeFlutes]

cool thanks! I'm assuming on a regular 4.5mm machine I could pull out every other needle, then push every other one of those back for cast on (so 1/4 of my needles are forward), then bring them back forward again and knit the hat using every other needle (a.k.a. 9 mm or 1/2 the needles)? It's a KnitKing kk98 and/or Brother KH-868, described as a standard 4.5mm model "or 9mm using every other needle". It's a metal bed machine... I'm sure I will figure out the benefit of a convertible machine at some point, like maybe when some of my 4.5mm machine sort of gets in the way when I'm using every other needle (or 1/4 needles for cast on). Of course mine doesn't seem to have "key plates" per se.

[@HJKelley47]

Love my KX390. When I travel I only have to take along this one machine. The KX390 meets so many machine knitting needs while on the road. Also not heavy to carry. There is a handle on the box it is packed in,.

[@Bloomingknitter]

Kelley I agree, I have two other machines, and I am very tempted to sell them. This machine really does do it all.

[@kaoim5045]

great tutotial -thanx so much !!! is this for singlebed machine?!

[@cat_purrs_art_works]

11:14 That kitty is so cute! It's like he's watching a tennis match.

[@abu2110]

You have a lovely cat

[@iloveharrold]

Hi. Excellent tutorial.

Love your cat

[@julesshultz9164]

I bought one of these machines of Ebay should be here today I cant wait seems so easy to use too Nice Cat lovely colours

[@Bloomingknitter]

Jules Shultz Ebay is a great place isn't it. I haven't played with my machine since I did this video, I really need to pull it out and get some more charity hats completed, especially now that it is so cold outside.

[@valeriamoraes4945]

Que máquina interessante, não tinha visto esse modelo antes,que legal, parabéns pelo trabalho

[@jeremiahtablet]

A quick transcription of the video, done by someone who has never seen machine knitting patterns and just did his best. Watching the video is critical to understanding this all, but I hope this helps! Worked in bulky setting. Pull forward every other stitch, from -35 -> 35, for a total of 70 stitches, 35 currently pulled forward. Cast on, hang your cast on combs, ensuring you have all edges done correctly with no excess yarn pulled nor left unweighted. Pull remaining stitches forward. Work 49 more rows, moving weights appropriately. This makes a total of 50 rows worked. Remove cast on combs. To make the hem, put the bottom line of stitches onto their respective needles. You should have 2 stitches on each needle now, the first and last stitches worked at this point in the pattern. Re-hang your cast on combs. Work 30 more rows, moving weights appropriately. Be careful on the first few rows not to drop a stitch with the added bulk of the hem stitches. Transfer every other stitch to the same direction by 1 needle. For instance, the stitch on needle -35 goes to needle -34, the stitch on -33 goes to -32, and so on. Push back all unused needles to the holding/original position. Work 2 more rows. Cast off from the machine using a tapestry needle to pull your end through each remaining stitch, removing it from its needle as you go. Pull the end tight to get the tight top of the hat, and sew up the sides of the hat to close it all up with a nice mattress stitch, shown in another of Knitting Bloom's tutorials.

[@SaffyFoo]

Thank you 😊

[@suegurney4666]

Thank you .

[@beautifulcrochetworld]

Very nice vdo 👌.. can you tell me , from where we can buy this knitting machine ..

[@lindahebert5506]

Thank you, I too enjoyed the kitty.

[@bevmcmullen8758]

Lovely tutorial, thank you. Using worsted yarn, how many stitches and rows would I need to work for a hat for 12 year old kid?

[@jamessmith1455]

I have a Kh840 bro o love it I am just a begin on the machine. I also hand knit too I am just curious

[@NaturalNickel]

I hand knit also and love the combination of possibilities we can do with integrating the two skills. Best wishes!

[@habibadalil6822]

I love this knitting mashine I how how to use it I live in NY came from Afghanistan and gave away the knitting mashine to friend it is very helpful for family use and gifts and business. How can I get or to buy it I have no job now

[@ziziahmed6695]

Thank you for the video and sharing.

[@georginalee7031]

where can you buy the sponge bars

[@lucimarkrita9259]

Que pena que não tem para vender no Brasil, a máquina de tricô,como está. Acho lindo todo trabalho feito em trico

[@donaldreeves2782]

I have the 400 convertible machine. A good way to use the skein is to pull it out into a small container (small bathroom trash can, box, etc) and then the yarn will flow freely without having to pull it .

[@Bloomingknitter]

Thanks for the advice.

[@HelenSiersKnittingfingers]

I have the option to choose between a Singer LK-140 and a Brother KX-390 and I can't decide. I already have a Brother KX-350 and I love it! I understand that the main difference is that the KX-390 is convertible, but the LK-140 is new and the other one isn't, although it is in very good shape. What would you recommend me? Help!

[@Bloomingknitter]

If I had to choose I would probably go with the Convertible, because you have more options. I also have a Brother KX-350 and I use the convertible more often.

[@lynnschwemle2807]

Can you still buy the knitting thing you have ? , my grandmother would love it

[@MsMOLLYKINS]

It looks so fiddly , not sure I'd be able to really do this, I taught myself to crochet about two yrs ago and I want to learn to knit . This looks great I'm just not so confidant xoxo

[@Bloomingknitter]

It is pretty fiddly, and not something that you can really do in a group or even while watching TV, because of the noise. However, if you need to get something knit in a jiffy then machine knitting is the way to go. I have mostly used it to knit up squares that I crochet an edge on and back up to another square for an animal snuggle. It works great for simple projects like this that would normally require a lot of time to complete.

[@lilfawn83]

I want one of these machines.. I like this

[@soraiaprst4784]

Muito bom 👏 Obrigada 💐🇧🇷🙌

[@4LT4474]

Hi! Very nice! Thank you for the video. What yarn are you using and where can I buy it?

[@Bloomingknitter]

4LT4474 The yarn is Premier Yarns, Deborah Norville Everyday collection.

[@FAAS2011]

Bloomingknitter thank you so much for the video. Is you machine electric? Can beginners use it easily? Where can I get one for a good price? Thanks

[@JudyHart1]

I heard your cat meowing, and wondered what my cats were up to!

[@joannegenoese7773]

Is there a pattern for this please...I am a new machine knitter! Thank you!!

[@jeremiahtablet]

Worked in bulky setting. Pull forward every other stitch, from -35 -> 35, for a total of 70 stitches, 35 currently pulled forward. Cast on, hang your cast on combs, ensuring you have all edges done correctly with no excess yarn pulled nor left unweighted. Pull remaining stitches forward. Work 49 more rows, moving weights appropriately. This makes a total of 50 rows worked. Remove cast on combs. To make the hem, put the bottom line of stitches onto their respective needles. You should have 2 stitches on each needle now, the first and last stitches worked at this point in the pattern. Re-hang your cast on combs. Work 30 more rows, moving weights appropriately. Be careful on the first few rows not to drop a stitch with the added bulk of the hem stitches. Transfer every other stitch to the same direction by 1 needle. For instance, the stitch on needle -35 goes to needle -34, the stitch on -33 goes to -32, and so on. Push back all unused needles to the holding/original position. Work 2 more rows. Cast off from the machine using a tapestry needle to pull your end through each remaining stitch, removing it from its needle as you go. Pull the end tight to get the tight top of the hat, and sew up the sides of the hat to close it all up with a nice mattress stitch, shown in another of Knitting Bloom's tutorials.

[@joannegenoese7773]

Jeremiah Tablet-Thank you soooo very much!!!

[@jduncan8331]

How many stitches wide would you make a toddler sized hat?

[@Bloomingknitter]

Jessica Duncan It would probably depend on the yarn and the size machine you are using. I do my preemie hats 60-72 stitches, but that is on fingering weight. If you are using worsted weight 50-60 stitches would probably work for that. Maybe a bit more if you are using sport/dk weight. Hope that helps.

[@cherylgrider759]

What charity do you send the finished hats to? 😃 😃 😃 I use a Knitting loom : how wide is the brim? (2"or3") & how many inches is it from the brim to the top of the hat( 7" - 8") maybe . I see it is single yarn being used on the machine , does it matter if you double the yarn to make it thicker for whichever charity this is for?

[@fredgreenm16]

Do you have a pattern for this that I can print out?

[@Bloomingknitter]

***** Sorry, I don't have a pattern, I didn't really come up with the pattern I just followed some simple instructions that were given to me.

[@jeremiahtablet]

Worked in bulky setting. Pull forward every other stitch, from -35 -> 35, for a total of 70 stitches, 35 currently pulled forward. Cast on, hang your cast on combs, ensuring you have all edges done correctly with no excess yarn pulled nor left unweighted. Pull remaining stitches forward. Work 49 more rows, moving weights appropriately. This makes a total of 50 rows worked. Remove cast on combs. To make the hem, put the bottom line of stitches onto their respective needles. You should have 2 stitches on each needle now, the first and last stitches worked at this point in the pattern. Re-hang your cast on combs. Work 30 more rows, moving weights appropriately. Be careful on the first few rows not to drop a stitch with the added bulk of the hem stitches. Transfer every other stitch to the same direction by 1 needle. For instance, the stitch on needle -35 goes to needle -34, the stitch on -33 goes to -32, and so on. Push back all unused needles to the holding/original position. Work 2 more rows. Cast off from the machine using a tapestry needle to pull your end through each remaining stitch, removing it from its needle as you go. Pull the end tight to get the tight top of the hat, and sew up the sides of the hat to close it all up with a nice mattress stitch, shown in another of Knitting Bloom's tutorials.

[@Scarekrow24]

What is a good price for these on ebay? if i could get an electronic for a comparable price, which would have the most versatility? i am leaning tward convertible based on the variable yard weights. Nice music choices btw. a refreshing breakaway from that classical music most knitters play.. i'd throw in some metal, just to be honest haha.

[@irishagold]

Thank you for the video, Tina. May I ask what tension # have you used for this hat to knit?

[@Bloomingknitter]

I used a tension of 8 for the worsted weight hat.

[@irishagold]

Bloomingknitter Thank you, dear! Love your podcast!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Oh I Just Subscribed to your channel...

[@irmakozzamillionkozza2862]

Дякую! Скажіть, що за модель машини у вас?

[@sharonv5353]

That was impressive!

[@HJKelley47]

Silver Reed line of knitting machines and the Ultimate Knitting Machines are the only ones, I believe, that are currently manufactured. Brother, Studio, Toyota, Singer, Knit King, Passap, Bond Classic, Knit Smart Afghaner, Empiral Knitmaster are no longer manufactured. You can purchase a used knitting machine on Ebay, or maybe find one for sell locally through a private seller.

[@prabhagondi8900]

Kelley MN

[@Sine-gl9ly]

​@@prabhagondi8900 The Bond (Ultimate Sweater Machine) has not been manufactured since around 2012. There are a couple of Chinese companies currently manufacturing 'clones' of old Brother machines. These seem to be of variable quality - nothing like as good as original Brothers of course, but functional.

[@kyawzawe2902]

How to buy machine

[@lorrainefrost4975]

I have a KH 400 knitting machine...however I'm having problems with my carriage ...Do you know of anyone that could fix it...thanks, Lorraine

[@bahaykubo747]

hi, i don't know if you will read this but if you do, can i knit this hat using a a brother kh 881 knitting machine? thanks

[@Bloomingknitter]

Bahay Kubo Hi, yes, you could knit it on the KH881. From what I can see the KH881 is a 4.5 mm machine, so if you are using worsted weight or heavier yarn you will need to be sure to only use every other needle, and leave the other needles in the back of the bed out of use. I hope that makes sense. If you are knitting a fingering, sport or DK weight, you should be able to use every needle. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@wiyakanratanametee6348]

Where can I get the machine?

[@trinaportner4125]

where did you get your machine that I've been looking for one in cannot find one

[@Bloomingknitter]

Trina Portnerh I found this particular machine on eBay.

[@maried3717]

Wish you had posted the yarn gauge, number of needles, and rows you knitted.

[@jeremiahtablet]

Gauge is unknown, but number of needles was 70, and number of rows was 50 for the hem, then 30 before needle transfers, then 2 after, for a total of 82.

[@oliviakwagala2023]

thank you

[@lorainecross]

What is your gauge, as in stitches/inch and rows/inch?

[@Bloomingknitter]

Honestly, I don't know. I have given away all the hats I had made. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[@crpuravida2]

Nice tutorial, just a little observation, when the needles are all the way to the back of the machine, it is called "non-working position" not "holding position". The holding position is when you put the needles all the way out to the front and the carriage on hold.

[@Bloomingknitter]

crpuravida2 Thanks, when I did this video I was brand new to machine knitting. I really do need to pull out my machine and practice a bit more.

[@toynama]

Where and how can I purchase this

[@Bloomingknitter]

Hi Kim, I purchased my knitting machines several years ago from local sellers as well as from eBay. You can check your local area to see if there is a machine knitting guild where you can get more information. I also have two knitting machines that I am looking to sell in the near future because I have 3 and I really only use one of them.

[@toynama]

Bloomingknitter wow I am looking for a bulky or mid gauge is that on your selling list? Did you make a KZbin video with them? I just purchased kh910 from eBay with color changer. I am praying it work. I purchased a kh551 with ribber I made several item but could not get the ribber to work. I thought it was missing connector arm. It was not. So I have it out again trying to teach myself on using it. I also have a bond but need a new row counter. Thanks keep me posted

[@curlycords]

Hi Tina! Great tutorial on the charity hat. Thank you for sharing! Is the 400 convertible KM a 4.5mm and 9.0mm gauge?

[@Bloomingknitter]

curlycords Actually, it is a 390 convertible, but very similar.

[@sylviadennis6791]

Bloomingknitter where can I buy a blooming knitter

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[@promophobe69]

The tutorial begins at 4:00

[@youssefb6336]

i need tge knitting patterns plz

[@jeremiahtablet]

Worked in bulky setting. Pull forward every other stitch, from -35 -> 35, for a total of 70 stitches, 35 currently pulled forward. Cast on, hang your cast on combs, ensuring you have all edges done correctly with no excess yarn pulled nor left unweighted. Pull remaining stitches forward. Work 49 more rows, moving weights appropriately. This makes a total of 50 rows worked. Remove cast on combs. To make the hem, put the bottom line of stitches onto their respective needles. You should have 2 stitches on each needle now, the first and last stitches worked at this point in the pattern. Re-hang your cast on combs. Work 30 more rows, moving weights appropriately. Be careful on the first few rows not to drop a stitch with the added bulk of the hem stitches. Transfer every other stitch to the same direction by 1 needle. For instance, the stitch on needle -35 goes to needle -34, the stitch on -33 goes to -32, and so on. Push back all unused needles to the holding/original position. Work 2 more rows. Cast off from the machine using a tapestry needle to pull your end through each remaining stitch, removing it from its needle as you go. Pull the end tight to get the tight top of the hat, and sew up the sides of the hat to close it all up with a nice mattress stitch, shown in another of Knitting Bloom's tutorials.

[@suzevisser1511]

gaarne een tekening van de binnenzijde van de breislede omdeze weer goed inelkaar te zetten please who can help me was mailing me a drawing from inside of the furthermore

[@jenniferarnold9681]

About how much is a knitting machine?

[@loisschneider99]

Prices for flat bed (or circular) machines vary. Most are available on eBay. Some by private sellers such as on Facebook Marketplace or Craig's list.

[@PossumMedic]

party starts @ 17:00!!

[@monahassan8800]

ay want to machine

[@naomidiaz5272]

I really really wish you'd worn the hat or put it on a mannequin head. Otherwise great video! I've been thinking about graduating from circular knitting machining... pluses and minuses, but this looks simpler than I had originally thought.

[@mildredpierce4506]

No waste yarn? Wow. I've never knitted that way. I will have to try it.

[@القلمالصادقسوسو]

من فضلك نريد ترجمة للشرح

[@zahraaalaa1116]

#حلو

[@patriziastronati1313]

Perché non lo traduce in italiano

[@knittingnana2939]

Very informative but horrendous music.

[@patrinawatts5327]

😋😗

[@vernicebarnes6954]

Great tutorial, made six of these hats in one day. Thank you very much for sharing.