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Peacock
Peacock A crescent shaped shawl, knitted in tuck lace, in one piece, from side to side,
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June 2016
June 2016 Yarns We started with a brief look at yarn and its composition, then Pat showed us different ways of twisting yarns to combine them. She also used the Knitmaster automatic weaving arm to do a little Knitweave. Kathy followed on with a look at plating, specifically looking at using the feeder to make…
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May
May a raglan cap sleeved top with waist shaping and a gently curved hem Knitted in Yeoman Panama [but could be any suitable 4 ply yarn] it took about 300g for the second size
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May 2016
May 2016 Holes We demonstrated lace knitting on both Knitmaster and Brother machines. Knitmaster machines are able to do transfer lace via a lace carriage which knits and transfers in the same pass, as well as fashion lace, which requires a bit more thought. Pat did show this, but we all felt it was quite…
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April 2016
Charting Devices We discussed how to knit a tension swatch, then measure it for setting up the different machines and charting devices. On show were a Knitmaster with Knit Radar, a Brother electronic with a full-sized Knitleader, and a Brother 881 with a built in half-sized Knitleader. We demonstrated how to use the charting device,…
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Charlotte – a longline jacket
Charlotte: a long jacket with a lovely ribbed collar/shawl edge. Large size took about 700g of King Cole Superwash wool click to download pattern
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March 2016
Ribbers This meeting was in a different format from our usual one, and we were a little nervous about how it would go. But it was a great success, even with a few glitches. We divided the room up into three sections, each one a mini-meeting round a knitting machine, two Brothers and a Knitmaster.…
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February 2016
In the Beginning and at the End This meeting focused on casting on and off. Basic methods were demonstrated: weaving cast on[video here], e-wrap cast on, behind the gatepegs cast off [video here]and latch tool cast off [video here]. Other techniques were also demonstrated, including using an i-cord to cast on and off with, using…
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January 2016
January 2016 Add Ons This meeting was about pockets, bands and buttonholes. Pat showed us an integral Ladder Pocket. Lynda went on to a pocket which could be added on as an afterthought, Kathy knitted bands using tuck stitch as faux ribbing, with eyelet buttonholes integrated, and Lynda went on to knitting a buttonhole into…
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December 2015
Celebration Day! Apart from some festive refreshments, and a totally tempting display of yarn for sale from Wendy Piper, we were into the serious business of displaying members’ knitting, and choosing the winner of the Long Buckby trophy, chosen by members. Lynn had knitted a jumper and skirt combination, with a separate cowl neck. 3…
Long Buckby Machine Knitters
Long Buckby Machine Knitters is a club primarily for sharing ideas and expertise about machine knitting, although we also indulge in other textile crafts.
We welcome anyone who wishes to share with us, and anyone who would like to visit from other clubs.
We are also happy to visit other clubs, and share our expertise.
Please visit or get in touch!
Meetings are held at Long Buckby Community Centre each month from 2 – 4 pm on the second Monday of each month
Information about the venue can be found on the Contact page
Next meeting: September 14th 2026
Meeting costs: (annual membership £5, from July £3)
Meetings without outside speaker: £5 non members, £3 members
With outside speaker: £7 non members, £5 members
Long Buckby Machine Knitters 