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Learn The Lingo: Machine Knitting

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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July 27th, 2017July 27th, 2017

Machine knitting is making a comeback. If you’re looking to pick up the pastime as a hobby, learn these terms to avoid any confusion.

Tech-Savvy Knitwear Designer Weighs In On Kniterate

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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June 7th, 2017June 6th, 2017

Knitwear designer Lindsay Degen worked with with automated desktop knitting machine Kniterate to see how it compares to industrial machines.

Weekend Watch: Learn Crochet, Quilting, and Cooking with the Crafty Gemini

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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April 1st, 2017March 31st, 2017

Vanessa, the Crafty Gemini, has been hard at work and it shows. Try watching any of the dozens of her videos this weekend.

The Cybernetics of Knitting

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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