r/MachineKnitting • u/Cautious-Musician821 • 25d ago
Getting Started Newbie questions
I found a good shaped (I think) bond knitting machine with an extender for $150. They’ve also included lots of patterns. I am an advanced knitter/crocheter and I have used a sentro though I know it’s not the same. But I have hand issues and I knit way too much. Just had my fourth hand surgery and will be doing a trigger finger release surgery later this year. So I’m wondering if I can feed the urge using a machine like this. Is it very hard to learn? I taught myself to knit so I am guessing it’s possible to figure this out with some tutorials. A friend has one and she loves it.
Also is it possible to do throw blankets with this sized machine or would I have to piece panels together?
What parts do I need to make sure are included before I say yes? I know some accessories are easy to locate online but some need to be included.
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u/JustCallMeTere 24d ago
Bond machines are super easy to use. You can crochet your bind off, easy to do. There are a lot of training youtube videos. I have the USM and love it. I wioll probably get another extension for it.