Based on my memory of a hand-knit pattern used in childhood....these are stockinette around the foot and then ribbed around the toes.
KP 4, Caron One Pound
3.5 stitches to the inch; 5 rows to the inch
For a 9 inch x 10-1/2 inch rectangle:
Cast on 32. Knit for 52 rows. Convert the 11th stitch from each side to purl (to make the bend for the sides). Convert the area between the 11th stitches to 1x1 ribbing for the last 25 rows.
Run a needle through the stitches on the machine to cast off; pull tight to gather. Sew the top edge as far as the ribbing goes. Sew up back seam.
Repeat for second slipper.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Notes for New USM Users
Just a few things I learned along the way....
#1 - make sure your table is absolutely level. THE MACHINE WON'T WORK IF IT ISN'T. Especially check for bowing under the middle of the machine - my first table bowed downward, just slightly, but it was there and caused many jams
#2 - the foam that holds the needles in might hold them too tight, so be prepared to remove it and experiment with another solution, such as laying various numbers of strands of Caron Simply Soft over the needles
#3 - there can be absolutely no tension whatsoever on the yarn going into the carriage
#4 - Check each needle for manufacturing burrs. Sand them off or they will catch your yarn. (I used a heavy-duty emery board.)
#5 - Check each needle's plastic slot for same.
#6 - The weighted hem that comes with the machine is really only good for at least 3/4 carriage-wide projects. It's too heavy for smaller projects; therefore, if you want to do something smaller you will need to either buy a smaller weighted hem or make your own. Or take out the weights - use about 1 weight for every 25 stitches cast on.
#7 - check under the green parts of the carriage for rough spots that can catch on yarn. Sand them off with an emery board.
#1 - make sure your table is absolutely level. THE MACHINE WON'T WORK IF IT ISN'T. Especially check for bowing under the middle of the machine - my first table bowed downward, just slightly, but it was there and caused many jams
#2 - the foam that holds the needles in might hold them too tight, so be prepared to remove it and experiment with another solution, such as laying various numbers of strands of Caron Simply Soft over the needles
#3 - there can be absolutely no tension whatsoever on the yarn going into the carriage
#4 - Check each needle for manufacturing burrs. Sand them off or they will catch your yarn. (I used a heavy-duty emery board.)
#5 - Check each needle's plastic slot for same.
#6 - The weighted hem that comes with the machine is really only good for at least 3/4 carriage-wide projects. It's too heavy for smaller projects; therefore, if you want to do something smaller you will need to either buy a smaller weighted hem or make your own. Or take out the weights - use about 1 weight for every 25 stitches cast on.
#7 - check under the green parts of the carriage for rough spots that can catch on yarn. Sand them off with an emery board.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Once again, it's Kim's fault...
So, yeah, it's Kim's fault. I like her blog, so now I have one. Been meaning to do something like this for a while, just to have a place to put all my random stuff. Hopefully, it won't be TOO much of a time sink!
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