KnittingMachineKath - DoESLiverpool/somebody-should GitHub Wiki
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Nickname | Make | Model | Where | Manual | Issue Tracker | Status |
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"Kath" | Passap | Workshop | Tool: Knitting Machine (Kath) | TBC |
Overview
Powered Semi-Industrial Knitting Machine - donated by Mike from Game Over. Believed to be working but yet to be commissioned
How it works
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Specifications
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History
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Step 1: Create your design
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Step 2: Obtain materials
Buy yarn - it seems 3 ply to double knitting are suitable. Smooth yarns are best to avoid tangles (don't use fluffy or boucle yarns).
Step 3: Knit several rows
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Step 4: Open the AYAB software
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Knitting machines are complex and we're just beginning to learn about them (e.g. that you need lots of patience). Hopefully people will add more useful information to this page as we find out more.
Maintenance
- If the machine is broken or needs maintenance, create an issue in the issue tracker (link in Troubleshooting above)
- Label the issue: 'Tool: Knitting Machine (Kath)'
- If broken, add
Broken
label, otherwise add theBug
label - If general maintenance required, add
Maintenance
label - If parts or consumables need purchasing, add
Shopping
label