Weaving on LK150

Even though the manual does not include weaving instructions, it is indeed possible to do knitweaving (often simply called “weaving”) on the LK 150 knitter. The very simplest technique is a 1×1 pattern, resembling a simple tabby weave. Yarn is woven over and under every alternating needle on the first row, then under and over on the second row. In other words, if the weaving yarn went over the needle on the first row, it should go under that needle on the second.

Weaving chart legend. The “valley” indicates yarn goes under the corresponding needle. The “hill” indicates yarn goes over the corresponding needle.

How To Do Simple Weaving On A Basic Knitting Machine

1. Cast on and knit a few rows with MC, ending COR. Yarn should be threaded normally through the carriage, and carriage should be set for normal knitting (side levers back, and Russel levers forward.) Tension setting is determined by the yarn used. It usually should be what is correct for MC when knitting Stockinette if yarns are similar in size, or sometimes even half a number (1 “click”) tighter on the Stitch Dial to ensure a firm fabric. However, if using a thicker weaving yarn, sometimes it will be necessary to loosen the tension.

2. Bring all needles all the way forward. Have weaving yarn in front of you, in your lap or on the floor in front of the machine. Place a clothes pin on the end of the weaving yarn and let it hang down at the right end of the bed. Now manually weave over and under across every stitch. Drop the weaving yarn down to the left end of the machine.

Knit 1 row MC with the threaded carriage, ending COL. Again bring all needles all the way forward. Weave over alternate needles from first row. If you ended by going over the last needle, begin this row by weaving under it. When weaving is completed, drop weaving yarn at the right end of the bed, then knit 1 row from left to right.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 until desired length. It is not necessary to weave every row. Bands of weaving, separated by bands of plain Stockinette are also very effective, and are a great way to use more expensive specialty yarns.

This tutorial was copyrighted and uploaded to the original Clearwater Knits website in 1997
It was updated and uploaded onto the new website January, 2021.