Brother Knitleader on Silver Reed LK150

How to use a Brother Knitleader with a Silver Reed LK 150 knitting machine.

The Brother Knitleader is a charting device that was originally made for Brother standard or bulky gauge metal bed machines. It can be easily used with the Silver Reed LK 150 knitting machine using a few common items.

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This is the basic set that originally came with Singer/ Studio Knitradar devices.

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Some other helpful items for machine knitters:

LK 150 Knitting Machine.
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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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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. Some of them are better than others, but here are some very good ones 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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The Handbook for Manual Machine Knitters by Mary Anne Oger
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Mid-Gauge Basics + Much More by Charlene Shafer
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Open Spaces: Machine Knit Eyelets, Ladders and Slits by Susan Guagliumi
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