Translating Between Hand and Machine Knitting

I'm a beginner machine knitter after years of hand knitting. Purchased a standard gauge machine and the Lk150. The technique of the latched-edge cast-on on the face of the fabric (page 118-119) is a very valuable technique that I haven't seen demonstrated on Youtube or in books. After contacting the publisher about a possible error demonstrating this technique, they responded quickly, along with the author, and noted that they have added the errata to their website. There's a proverb that goes......"In a multitude of words, there will certainly be error". This is in no way my critisim of this book as I have been tech editing knitting patterns for independent designers and always catch things. Just ask my husband. I want to shout-out to the knitting commnunity to get this book!! Extremely well-written, informative and chock-full of detailed steps for the hand and machine knitter. i wonder if any machine knitters ever cross over to hand knitting? I gave this a 5-star review because it is one of the best books for knitters that I have ever read,

I've been machine knitting for several years, primarily on Studio/Silver-Reed (standard, medium and bulky) machines but haven't mastered hand knitting due to arthritis. The physical book is superbly produced (high quality paper, binding, photography, color balance, clean layout). The topics are covered in good detail, including a bit of history, put into modern context. It's not so much a "how to" cookbook, as one would expect in an instruction manual, although one should be able to glean enough information to accomplish the technique. The references (one page at the end of the book) provide some basic sources, though most information could be efficiently gathered by online searches. The list of suppliers for equipment and yarns are based in the UK, but we know how to locate ones closer to home, so this is not a problem. The text is really well-written, very clearly presented, easy on the eyes, and a pleasure to read. This book will become an important part of my extensive library on knitting. In short, I LOVE this book! Congratulations to Dr. Haffenden on an excellent book that should become a classic.

I love this book. I also have the The Knitting Book that she co authored. I would definitely buy this again. It’s jammed pack with clear colored up close pictures and plenty of diagrams. I work full time and my hobbies are all the fiber arts, spinning, hand knitting and weaving. I bought this book to help me use the new bulky and mid gauge machines I recently purchased.

Very thorough and good overview of all types of stitches.

Haven't had the book very long, but the time I've spent going through it so far, it's an A+ book. Content is excellent. Photography is excellent. Easy to understand. Definitely worth the cost. I don't usually do reviews, but think everyone should know that this book will help a machine knitter immensely.

Book was in excellent condition. Thrilled to get for the price it was offered. Would buy again from this vendor.

"This book ought to be mandatory reading for every new machine knitter!" -me "This book needs to be on every machine knitter's manuals shelf, in pride of place, no matter if you use Silver Reed or Brother!" -me "Where was this book when I was desperately trying to learn how to design lace/translate lace cards between Brother and Silver Reed?!?!" -me This book is absolutely essential equipment as far as I am concerned! It starts out covering and comparing materials and equipment for knitting, both hand and machine versions. The pictures will blow you away and they only get better. Please, at this point, re-read the title. It does not state 'pattern' in the title. Next it goes into stitch construction and compares hand and machine and final product of each. This book give equal time to both! It goes into yarn fiber types, yarn construction(spinning), yarn types (boucle vrs worsted). The details are absolutely in depth and extremely easy to understand with stupendously clear focused pin-pointed and highlighted photography and exemplary diagrams that compare every aspect of stitches, fabric, mechanics, of hand and machine knitting. It breaks down differences between brands when there are differences, and does not favor either. There are some references to Toyota and Passap, but the main info concerns Silver Reed and Brother. This covers every type of cast-on and cast-off that I could remember!! It isn't a how-to... it compares them and shows some GREAT visuals of them on and off the needles. Refer to your manual for specifics on how-to cast-on and cast-off. Basically, this book compiled most of the answers to questions I have asked in the past, questions I have hunted down answers to, and questions that I hadn't even thought to ask. It is utterly fantastic. Only the very last chapter goes into translating PATTERNS between hand and machine... Buy it! Buy it NOW! I can not say enough how much you need this book! How much I needed this book... now if I can just convince her to write one on Passap... No! I have no affiliation with the author... I wish I could say I know her.

This is one of the best books I've purchased covering the hand knit patterns converting to knitting machines. It is beautifully done with lots of photos and information to help anyone interested in this type of knitting.

I have just received this book and taken a look through it. What a fantastic book with great detailed information. I am a new machine knitter but have been a hand knitter almost all my life ...this book is perfect for me and it helps combining both machine and hand knitting. Also I have a Silver Reed knitting machine with all the attachments and in this book is lots about Silver Reed machines plus other machines. I think this book will be a bible to me ...I am so pleased I found this lovely modern book for machine knitting including helpful details on hand knitting. If you are a new or experienced machine knitter do not hesitate to purchase this book, it is worth every penny. Thank you Vikki Haffenden

Great addition to my personal library. Book in excellent condition.

The book is incredibly detailed, going into each aspect of how hand knitting techniques are available in the machine. I only started machine knitting and this contained everything i was looking for

Every machine knitter should buy this book. It is well written and has helpful pictures and diagrams. It covers topics not covered in other books. The author has an in-depth knowledge of hand and machine knitting. Highly recommend