ink and yarnCustom flip-top mitts (Fleeps!) for my mom. Details on the blog:
https://www.knittingpirate.com/2026/03/25/in-which-the-pirate-handknits-for-hands/
I found the stitch pattern for these cats on Pinterest, then punched my own card for it and knit a hat. Details on the blog: https://www.knittingpirate.com/2026/03/24/in-which-the-pirate-has-cats/
Trying new-to-me techniques on an old knitting machine...
https://www.knittingpirate.com/2026/03/22/in-which-the-pirate-tries-new-things/
I successfully knit the wolves, but it took so much manual needle selection π The machine's been brought to the workshop for cleaning & figuring out what's wrong.
Next time I might just do more dark blue ribbing at the brim instead of the 'ground' effect.
Not only is the electronic knitting machine out of commission, but the 24-stitch punchcard machine is also mispatterning.
Good thing I picked up that 8-button one, I guess Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
First sample off the 8-button knitting machine! I dropped a few stitches in the process of figuring out which needles do/don't select for tucking, oops. But she knits so nicely! The carriage hardly takes any effort to move.
π . o O (You donβt really need it! Save your money.)
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π . o O (But itβs so cool! Maybe the seller will take a lower offer?)
long blogpost about this beauty: https://www.knittingpirate.com/2026/03/11/in-which-the-pirate-does-something-impulsive
video of needle selection mechanism: https://youtu.be/LEx08_ZiOk8
It followed me home, can I keep it? π
I'll write a blog post about this vintage find in the next day or two, but here are some pictures for now :)
Battery replacement didn't stop the machine from beeping, but it can't stop me from planning ahead - I tried something new and drafted a sweater pattern based on a fleece that fits me perfectly. I hope this works out!
Details on the blog: https://www.knittingpirate.com/2026/02/28/in-which-the-pirate-measures-and-drafts/
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