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I am knitting with a Brother standard machine and am trying to knit full needle rib for the first time.
I am following the manual instructions but am finding it really difficult to knit across the stitches. I am using Yeoman panama if that is any help. Is it normal to have to push with all one’s might to get the carriage to go across - I’m afraid of damaging the machine? I’ve increased the tensions but this doesn’t seem to make any difference.
Can anyone help me?
Many thanks.
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Hello Alison,
Panama is a 4 ply yarn and as such is at the upper limit of what a standard gauge machine can cope with on full needle rib. The carriage will be difficult to push across the needles as they have to cope with the extra thickness of the yarn zig zagging between the beds.
You might be better off trying a sample in 2 or 3 ply; it should be much easier to knit.
regards,
Sue
Posted by Sue P on 02/22 at 11:14 PM
Hi Alison
I couldn't agree more with Sue, don't struggle any longer trying to push your machine to the limit using Panama and full needle rib. If ordinary 1x1 rib is a bit floppy then try 2x2 (2x1 industrial rib) for a really crisp finish. Knitting-in elastic used on the zigzag and circular rows only will give a neat, tight edge. Panama is a beautiful yarn and your machine is a valuable asset. Enjoy both without asking either of them to perform the impossible.
Happy Knitting! Anne
Posted by Anne on 02/23 at 06:38 PM