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Brother Success is a book about how to do Thread Lace on your Japanese Knitting Machine. If you are the proud owner of another brand of machine, you can also see patterns here.
This is not a traditional knitted lace where stitches are transferred. Rather it is a technique that simultaneously knits with two yarns that match in color-one of the yarns being very, very fine (basically thread) and the other being fine to medium. It gives the resulting knit fabric a lacy look, hence the name “Thread Lace.” It is an interesting technique to learn to do on your Brother Knitting Machine if you have one.
About Brother Knitting Machines
If you are looking for a great quality device to produce beautiful knitted items then go for the Brother Knitting Machine. Brother is a huge name in the world of knitting machine products. They are made by the Japanese but are quite a bit more expensive than many of the other well-known knitting machines.
Brother Knitting Machines are available in 2 basic types:
- Punch Card Device
- Electronic
The first is a basic gauge machine with 200 needles that are 4.5 mm apart for household use.
If you plan to go large scale, then purchase a bulk machine with 114 needles that are 9 mm apart.
This Knitting Techniques Book on the right has a lot of extra techniques not covered in the manual that comes with the Brother Knitting Machine. The book goes from basic techniques right through to advanced techniques.
Some of the Techniques included are – Cord Knitting, Embroidery, Buttonholes, Pom-Pom, Tassels Picture Knitting, Volume Knitting, Motif Knitting, Reversible Knitting, Shirring, Scallop, Smocking, Bobbles, Braid, Pleated Skirt, Shadow Knitting, Cut & Sew.
The distance between every needle identifies the density of the yarn that can be utilized in the Brother Knitting Machines. You can use thicker yarns, in a standard-gauge brother knitting device, as it utilizes alternate needles for knitting; you can also use every 3rd needle if the yarn is thicker.
The punch card brother knitting machine can produce patterns that are around 224 stitches large. You can duplicate this pattern across the entire width of the piece or utilize it to create concepts in particular parts of the piece. The only problem with this maker is that you have actually to develop knitted products that are either 24 stitches wide or in a number that is evenly divided into 24. These machines are no longer manufactured, so it is becoming more and more difficult to get parts for them.
Brother also makes an industrial type electronic knitting machine that you can use at home. It is the CK35 and will cost you between $2,000 and $5,000. Unless you are going to do production knitting, there is no need for you to buy something of this size and caliber as you need a garage to fit it in, but here is some information about it anyway. This is a large machine in terms of space that it requires. It almost always comes complete with its own Brother Motor Drive. It is a standard gauge (4.5mm) electronic knitting machine with 200 needles on the main bed and 200 on the ribber. Both beds have extensions on each end.
The brother knitting machine can be used to weave and knit reversible patterns. The maker can be affixed with external accessories like ribber accessories, which are utilized to undertake jacquard knitting. This kind of knitting resembles fair isle knitting but without any drifts.
The electronic bro knitting device can be used to produce patterns that are published online. Using a computer you can quickly scan patterns, download patterns, and then utilize them for your knitting jobs. The device has an optional garter carriage which can be used to knit and purl in the very same row.
If you utilize a single bed machine then you are complimentary to do your other work while the device knits for you. The automated version utilizes one color yarn at a time; this accessory is only available with the standard gauge devices.
The sibling kitting machine likewise has optional extra devices like ribber accessories, four-color changer, garter bar and so. Whenever buying a machine always buy it from original distributors to get the high-quality makers.
By using these knitting machines you can quickly create masterpieces for your little business.
Brother Knitting Machine Patterns
I suggest you go to the Brother Knitting Machine website to download this one for free, as I believe the kindle version is not easy to read.
In the Brother Knitting Machine Patterns book below, there are twenty-five great patterns, which are very intricate, and most of them require a punch card. Great color pictures of the sweaters.
These brother knitting machine patterns magazines are well worth their while for any avid knitter as they include a wide selection of men’s, women’s, and children’s knits.
If you own a Brother Knitting Machine, it is well worth it to subscribe to one of the above magazines, then you will never have a shortage of Brother Knitting Machine Patterns.
My mother has several Brother knitting machines and yarn, I am looking for information as to the value and where I would best find a buyer for these items. I live in Upstate NY (Adirondacks)
Hi Marjorie,
I would contact Brother directly to find out what they are worth. Next you could try advertising them in your local classified ads or any online platform in your area, as I am sure you would find somebody who is interested. Brother is very expensive to purchase new.