All about cord knitting machines

In needlework, when creating clothes, textiles, and other accessories, drawstrings, ties, laces, shoulder straps, openwork whips are required as an addition. Sometimes the accessories you need are not on sale. Therefore, cord knitting machines came to the rescue of the craftswomen.

A cord knitting machine is a device that helps in a short time to make a braid or cord for interior decor, for any product, knitted or otherwise, made by hand.

This is a kind of handy apparatus made of durable plastic, with a handle, needles, a weight, as well as an inlet for threading and an outlet for the finished product.

The capabilities of this device.

• Making laces that differ in length and thickness.

• Making laces with different color combinations.

• Various manufacturing variations according to the density of the product.

• Using a variety of threads.

The advantages of this product:

• speed of work;

• affordable price;

• quick results;

• many operations performed;

• compactness;

• time saving;

• convenience and ease of use.

The main components.

• Weight or weight.

• Lower and upper yarn feeders.

• Hook tongue.

• Knitting device pipe.

• Handle or grip.

Basically, a semi-automatic device is intended for those people who value their time, calculate their capabilities. The machine can realize all desires and needs: products of the required density, color, length and width.

Among the advantages of the machines, it is worth noting the ease of use. After all, if the hostess is tired, then you can knit in a sitting position, without making any effort. Mastering the technique of work is not difficult, besides, the device does not pose any danger.Using the machine, you can create exclusive products without using ordinary knitting needles and crochet hooks. And also users note the low price of the machine.

Many craftswomen have noticed that the device works quickly, but you need to make sure that the loop does not fall off all the time. In order for the lace to be smooth and aesthetic at the exit, it is necessary to control the tension of the thread using a weight and a needle. And when you exit from the bottom, you need to slightly tighten the product.

In addition, there is a need for careful selection of the thread. You cannot use yarn twisted together in a free order for work, it is also not suitable for boucle yarn, mohair, and other bulky threads.

At the moment, there are a fairly large number of models for weaving. Let's consider the most popular ones.

A popular device is the Knitting mill. The principle of the apparatus is such that knitting goes in a circle with a set of four needles. Disadvantages of the device - not suitable for working with mohair, yarn close to ideal standards is needed.

Knitting model "Doll" for 8 Prym Maxi loops. It is convenient in that it has a transparent frame, where the entire manufacturing process is visible. In addition, it is equipped with metal hooks and a plastic needle. The "doll" with an acrylic core is made sturdy and of high quality. Can make from threads not only the simplest laces, but also products for belts, brooches, flowers. The thickness and density of the finished product depend on which thread will be used in the work. High-quality knitting occurs when using threads designed for knitting needles 5-6 numbers.

PRYM 225109 "Doll" for knitting cords has a blunt plastic needle. The body is made of acrylic. Can knit graceful belts and thin laces using the French technique. Loops are formed on 4 stainless wire staples. It is convenient to pry on the threads with a blunt plastic knitting needle. The thickness of the product depends on the diameter of the "Doll".

Addi Express ADDI 880-2 device 6 needles is a professional model for making extra thick cords. The machine is convenient for making products from thick and dense yarns, weed yarns, as well as from threads of medium thickness, which are used for knitting with knitting needles at number 5. The main part of the parts is made of durable plastic.

Device for making various HEMLINE laces (T1969) for 4 needles. It is realized together with a clothespin-weighting agent. The device is of a manual nature. When the weight of the load changes, it is convenient to receive a cord of any length and thickness, to control the step of the product.

Knitting machine for 36 needles HEMLINE (T1960) Has a hook for gripping and needles for knitting. The solid construction is comfortable to hold or work with at the table. There are instructions and a storage case.

Prym knitting mill Comfort twist (624181). The weighting agent is included, it is convenient to fix it along the yarn product. The handle rotates in both directions. Advantages: can be placed on a table or used by hand. Comfortable at work, light weight.

The device of the Japanese company Clover allows you to make not only cords, but also bracelets and other jewelry. The products can be quickly knitted thanks to the rotating disc.

Braiding device PONY consists of 4 needles on a wooden case, and the loops are picked up with an auxiliary stick. Purpose - knitting thick cords. You can knit in 1-6 strands.

Despite the wide variety of models, the principle of operation is practically the same in all cases. According to the instructions for use, manufacturers recommend using twisted yarn of medium thickness, which is suitable for knitting needles 3-3.5 millimeters.

Basic recommendations for operation:

• to get started, you need to set the handle down;

• using the instructions, you need to insert the thread into the machine;

• before starting the process, check the position of the hooks - they should look down;

• while working, it is better to pick up the machine, holding the thread;

• the machine is driven by the movement of the handle;

• watch out for hooks 1 and 3;

• while grabbing the third hook, it is recommended to grab the load;

• work will go faster on the second circle when all hooks are in working order.

In more detail, the whole process looks like this.

The thread must be threaded using a needle. We fix the end of the thread at the bottom of the device. Then we bring the thread to the hooks of the first row. Move the thread closer to the hooks of the second row.

When working with the first row, we pass the needle through the loop on the hook in the position from top to bottom, without touching the thread of the second row, then this thread can be removed and go on to the next hook. With each subsequent hook, the actions are repeated several times, after which you need to slightly pull the tail of the device. And at this moment, a part of the finished product will appear inside.

Further, the sequence is the same as described above. The decorated lace will appear at the bottom, you need to pull it out slightly.

If the length of the product suits you, then you just need to drop the loops on an ordinary crochet hook. Cut off the ends of the thread with a margin, and fasten as when crocheting.

When using several types of yarn at the same time, it is best to join the ends of the threads together. If the thread is too thin, then you can knit in two threads.

Before you finish knitting, you need to cut the thread and wait until the finished product comes out of the device on its own.

Use the machine for its intended purpose. It is necessary to carefully monitor the work of hooks, needles. Control the thread during weaving: it should enter the mill evenly, without twisting and tangling. Watch out for the weight, especially at the initial stage, because it is he who is responsible for the evenness of the loop, thread tension, and the quality of the product.

The machine for knitting laces is convenient for craftswomen and needlewomen, lovers of openwork products, who make exclusive things. Convenience lies in the fact that you can quickly make laces of the desired density, length and width. With proper use, following the rules of the instructions, the machine will appeal to all knitters.