Brother KX 350 or LK 150 Machine Knitted Hat Tutorial for Beginners

Simple machine knitted hat tutorial for Brother KX 350 or Silver Reed LK 150 knitting machines. Easy project for beginners!

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Some helpful items for machine knitters:
LK 150 Knitting Machine.
This machine is very similar to the machine in this video. The one in the video is no longer in production. The positive side to buying a used machine is price, however, the machine will need to be cleaned and most likely repaired. This can be difficult for beginners who aren't sure how the machine is supposed to work. The benefits of a new machine are that it will be complete, clean and in good working order right out of the box.
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Claw weights.
Your machine comes with two claw weights but it is very helpful to have more.
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Double eyed transfer tool.
These are great for seaming or transferring stitches.
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Mini Metal Spring Clamps.
I like these clamps for weighting down yarn tails. They are a nice size and weight and they have rubber tips which makes it easy to grab yarn quickly.
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Yarn winder.
Yarns, unless they are sold as cakes or cones, will have to be re-wound into a cake, otherwise it is impossible to get an even flow of yarn to the yarn feeder. This basic one is inexpensive and will handle a 100 gram skein of yarn.
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Crayola washable markers.
These markers are one of my favorite tools to use with my mid-gauge plastic machines, especially for hand-selecting patterns. Because they are easily wiped off with a damp paper towel, they are wonderful for marking your machine bed. I sometimes even write knitting notes on my carriage with them. Although other generic brand washable markers will work in a pinch, the Crayolas are the best.
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Japanese screwdrivers which work better than Philips on Japan made knitting machines:
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Books.
There are many great books on machine knitting that can be found on the used book market, but there are still a few in print. Here are some books I highly recommend that are very helpful for owners of mid-gauge hobby machines such as the LK 150 or the KX 350.

Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters by Susan Guagliumi
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Hand Knits by Machine by Susan Guagliumi
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Open Spaces: Machine Knit Eyelets, Ladders and Slits by Susan Guagliumi
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The Handbook for Manual Machine Knitters by Mary Anne Oger
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Mid-Gauge Basics + Much More by Charlene Shafer
https://amzn.to/3v9ibI9

Mid-Gauge Warm-Ups by Charlene Shafer
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