Thanks to my husband, the knitting machine is now set up! Here is what it looks like, kind of like a muscial keyboard for knitting:
Knitting Machine set-up and waiting!
It’s more than a bit intimidating – here is a closeup up of all the buttons on different parts:
Intriguing Buttons and Dials on the "Carriage" - I've played with these!
-and here is a closeup of the computerized part of this knitting machine – I haven’t played with any of these yet! Better get the basics first!
Closeup of some of the computer buttons of the knitting machine
From this grand machine I have now generated four rolled-up first attempts at ‘casting-on” – I call these little yellow rolls my worms!
Close-up of my very first "worm" on the machine needlebed
Little Worms on Knitting Machine!
Happily many of these mystery buttons should be cleared up soon – Ruth, an experienced machine knitter recommended by my Aunt, has agreed to come give me my first lesson April 19! She is kindly driving quite a way to do it. So much to learn – I can’t wait!
