Great! Will be faster and easier than my cast-on rag and ravel cord. Glad there is now a cast-on comb that fits my Bond machines!
@vittoriaconn958 Жыл бұрын
Thank goodness for these combs. I purchased an Ultimate Sweater Machine - new - about 10 years ago. I worked up a little swatch, and then, because I was working full time and had other responsibilities, I packed it away. I took it all out yesterday, SO happy that I never sold it, and started setting it up. The one thing that didn't fare well was the vinyl cast on hem. It was mangled because it was smushed into a corner of the box. I could kick myself, but at least this is easy to replace, and with a much better-quality comb. Thank you for this video, and for all the expertise you share with us.
@dianaknitsАй бұрын
Kris still has the combs! She is having more difficulty getting things manufactured in the US due to high costs, etc,. so if you want a comb get it asap. Here is the link to her MK items: www.kriskrafter.com/shop?Category=Knitting%2520Machine%2520Accessories
@fujierobesky56519 ай бұрын
I was ready to give up on my old Bond machine because of the vinyl cast on hem as mention below. Thank you for sharing your video and where to purchase the solution. I purchased on today and can't wait to use the Old Bond again. I still think the older heavy knitting machines are better for beginners and less frustrating. If I had not found your videos I would have given up on these machines a long time ago. Looking forward to watching your videos in 2024. Happy New Year.
@dianaknits9 ай бұрын
I agree with you that the heavier Japanese knitting machines are better to use, less frustrating, and more feature-laden; however, I also wanted to help people with whatever machines they have. This comb is one solution. Another one is the cast-on rag which I teach here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4XGpWijotZoh7M&pp=ygUaZGlhbmEgc3VsbGl2YW4gY2FzdC1vbiByYWc%3D
@alisonjames80824 жыл бұрын
Those combs look terrific. I hope she decides to make them in other needle spacing so, e.g.6.5 and 9 mm.
@pennythought13313 жыл бұрын
i wasn`t sure what I should buy, now I do! Thanks lot
@vernabohnert6354 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, I will be ordering these. Thank you so much for sharing!
@Lrigyttiw8 ай бұрын
I just ordered the cast on combs, (haven't been delivered yet), and I searched for how to videos, and landed here. You taught me how to knit cast on rags, which I have a few. I love your voice. Question: can I use fishing line as ravel cord?
@dianaknits8 ай бұрын
I suppose you could, but i think it would be stiff and hard on your hands. I like Artiste brand nylon crochet cord, which is about as thick as bedspread cotton. I used to get it at Hobby Lobby but I have recently seen it on Amazon.
@nancymarik2391 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful.
@nasreenkhan19563 жыл бұрын
Ma’am your amazing in explaining
@elsaramirez90448 ай бұрын
SOo happy I've found you, Diane! My Bond is stored away for now, but I hope I will be able to take it out and start knitting again on it. I used to have a row counter but it broke. Could you please give me some hint about where I can buy a new one? Best wishes!
@dianaknits8 ай бұрын
I don't know, but I think I'd start at eBay.
@wandacasper5612Ай бұрын
Thank u for sharing this. Don't know if i can find the comb, but i have a better understanding on how the machine works.
@dianaknitsАй бұрын
Kris says they're available and gave a link: www.kriskrafter.com/shop?Category=Knitting%2520Machine%2520Accessories i went an looked. If you need one, get it ordered; she is discontinuing some products due to manufacturing difficulties.
@daviemac99253 жыл бұрын
I've ordered mine, I'm going to try them with my Bond Ribber.
@TheLaveda3 жыл бұрын
Game changer for me!!!
@hpfeiffer7152 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful to see for the Bond machines. But is it possible to have a good edge doing just an e-wrap? No waste yarn used? Thank you
@dianaknits2 жыл бұрын
E-wrap is stretchy and won't unravel. However, it does not do anything to deal with the curling that occurs on that edge. You usually need a hem or latched ribbing on the bottom edge, or you need to add an edging later.
@hpfeiffer7152 жыл бұрын
@@dianaknits oh ok thank you for that information. And I definitely need to get the cast on comb for the Bond.
@edenmama2 жыл бұрын
I'm an extreme beginner with machine knitting. Would you please explain why you used the scrap (pink) yarn before the project yarn (yellow) at the beginning and why you switched to use the green ravel cord, and then your project yarn. I got a bit confused. I think I understood that the green is smooth so it can slip out, but why not use that in the beginning instead of the pink scrap yarn? Does it need to be used or are you able to just do the e-wrap and then hang the comb on that?
@dianaknits2 жыл бұрын
We need a few rows with waste yarn to put an edge on it. This cast on will easily unravel from the bottom, but if the knitting unravels a couple rows you won't lose it all. If all you had was the ravel cord it would unravel and fall apart. Later when you put a finished edge on the bottom, you discard the waste knitting.
@Thesweaterfactory3 жыл бұрын
Did you prefer this machine over the USM, Diana? These were the original Bond machines from the 80s.
@dianaknits3 жыл бұрын
This is an old original Bond, and it is just wonderful. Knits very well!
@tasneefawani75384 жыл бұрын
Show some designs of gents sweater
@tempesthippie693 жыл бұрын
I have set my machine up apx 27 times, so I know how to do it LOL. It seems that after I do my first row and turn to do the second row THE WHOLE HEM AND ROW (I did get to a second row but a few stitches dropped) actually falls on the floor. I’m so baffled as I’ve watched videos and nothing has been addressed. I did buy it used so did I get a dud? Or am I the dud?
@dianaknits3 жыл бұрын
Could the yarn be coming out of the notch that feeds it? Or, alternatively, could the latches on the hooks be closed? Those are my first two thoughts. If I think of something else, I'll come back and add it. Hey, USM knitters, can you help Melissa with some ideas?
@widerwoman3 жыл бұрын
I had an issue with my latches being kind of stiff. They weren't wanting to open and close smoothly. I used the wax for the plates and rubbed on the latches while open and while closed then opened and closed them a couple times. This helped. Other than that, what I find is most often the culprit for dropped stitches is not enought weight on the project.
@audenejay42912 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem on the Fashion Knitter. Has the same shuttle as the Sweater Knitter. I discovered that there was tape in exactly the same color as the shuttle across the area where the thread goes in. The front of the shuttle. Pulled that off and there was the hole to hold the yarn. No mention in instructions that there was tape on the front of the shuttle. Bad design on by Bond to have the tape match the shuttle exactly. Now I can knit! Hope that helps.😊
@simonepapaille30304 жыл бұрын
Bonjour j'aimerais la traduction en français merci tout de même
@TheYarnCloset4 жыл бұрын
Where can we get the combs. I love having shorter combs!
@ikraftr4 жыл бұрын
They are coming soon! probably available in another week. Keep checking the website: www.kriskrafter.com/knitting-machine-accessories
@susanzapletal52994 жыл бұрын
Diane you are marvellous and I love your tutorials. Thank you for your great posts.
@JynxieTheMermaid3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know where you can get these new anymore? I had one with a ton of extras and then we moved and it was put in my parents garage for storage and my family climbed around in there and destroyed the boxes and now we can't find any of it or parts of it. I'm dying without my machine. Can anyone help me?
@ShellyParchman3 жыл бұрын
They are no longer made, so new will be a challenge. Try eBay, Craigslist, or goodwill.com. You can find like new ones that have been stored away in closets.
@nasreenkhan19563 жыл бұрын
I’m selling if interested
@nadirreis57444 жыл бұрын
Grate
@barbaramcdougall79762 жыл бұрын
do you sell part & accessory?
@dianaknits2 жыл бұрын
No. There are lots of good dealers, though.
@yetundesapp86064 жыл бұрын
Hi! Where did you get your stand from? And how to you attach the knitting machine to it?
@dianaknits4 жыл бұрын
This is a tilt stand for machine knitting. MK dealers carry them. This is a very old stand, but you can get new ones from various people. The machine is clamped onto the stand.
@yetundesapp86063 жыл бұрын
@@dianaknits also do you need a ravel chord?
@dianaknits3 жыл бұрын
@@yetundesapp8606 I used Artiste nylon thread from Hobby Lobby, which gives you a big package that lasts for years for a low price. You could also use a smooth yarn that will pull out. The ravel cord is helpful for many edges, and the elastic thread is a must.
@yetundesapp86063 жыл бұрын
@@dianaknits If You were to not use the ravel chord at all and simply continue knitting, is there a way to finish the end that is connected to the elastic afterward? I've been having tension issues when I insert a ravel chord, bind on, and continue to knit
@dianaknits3 жыл бұрын
@@yetundesapp8606 Yes. Crochet along the open stitches. Rehang and make a hem. Latch a ribbing. Bind off with a tapestry needle. If you browse through my videos, you will find plenty of trims and edges.