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I absolutely love my Ultimate Sweater (Knitting) Machine. In fact, I enjoyed knitting with it so much, I went out and got a professional knitting machine and disappointed with that because the Ultimate Sweater Machine works so much better and easier.
Before being able to take full advantage of this machine, I needed to accessorize. Yes, more money but worth every penny. I needed the extensions to make it longer and the row counter (couldn't live without that) and the yarn winder and the table (you need a table with a square edge so the clamps have something to hold) and some large hair clamps to hold the knitting off the floor (it can`t touch the floor and the clamps work better than the knitting needles they recommend -just roll and clamp) and some additional weights (to weigh down the knitting so that the knitting stays on the machine and knits evenly). Go to the Ultimate Sweater Machine website to find all necessary materials.
The beauty of this machine is that it takes the standard yarn we find in the craft stores like Michaels. Fluffier yarns can get caught and make the experience frustrating, so I recommend standard 4-ply yarn to start.
It takes practice, make sure not to let the yarn pull or snag as you are knitting. I usually leave the ball behind the table and unwind enough so there is absolutely no pulling on my knit work. There is a learning curve. Don't give up!
Fancy stitches take a lot longer to complete, because we have to do it manually. People see the knitting machine and think it's easy and quick. Maybe it's quicker than traditional knitting, but it can take me a week or longer to complete a sweater, especially if I have a bunch of fancy stitches to put in.
Great machine. I'm glad I found it. Just keep in mind this kit will get you started, but you are going to want the accessories to get the most out of it.
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