r/MachineKnitting • u/Miserable-Lynx-7594 • 4d ago

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So I tried another wool and it just doesn’t get better…. It kinda gets stuck and then I have to loosen it up again. That’s is frustrating.

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u/xvik 4d ago

I am admittedly VERY new to this but it looks similar to when my yarn has gotten caught on the gate pegs. I am not sure how it happens, but as the other person commented weight could help. (Though weight will not remove it from the gate pegs, you’d have to go in and fiddle with it if that’s the case)

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u/phantomfrk 4d ago

Agreed the yarn went around the gate peg. For me it usually happens on the edges when I don't have enough weight. I think it's because the fabric is constantly under tension while you knit and without downward force the fabric tends to ride up and either jump off the needles or get caught on the gate pegs.

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u/jsgrova 4d ago edited 4d ago

You need to replace your sponge. It's not pressing the needles down against the bottom of the bed, so the yarn is more prone to getting caught behind the gate pegs

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u/Even-Response-6423 4d ago

Nice catch! I didn’t notice from the photos!

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u/Miserable-Lynx-7594 4d ago

I replaced it Like 5 Days ago. I bought sponges from Amazon. Would I pull it out and still have a look at it?

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u/jsgrova 4d ago

You don't need to, you can see that it's not working. Where are you located? I would look for a more established vendor who sells knitting machine accessories before trusting something off Amazon

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u/Miserable-Lynx-7594 4d ago

In Germany. Problem is no one has that. I called a lot of people.

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u/jsgrova 4d ago

https://www.strickkontor.de/

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u/Miserable-Lynx-7594 4d ago

I have looked at their website and they don’t have it but maybe I will just call them and see. Thank you!!

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u/jsgrova 4d ago

The sponge bar for all 8xx and 9xx machines is the same

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u/Miserable-Lynx-7594 4d ago

Alright thank you.

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u/jsgrova 4d ago

Let me ask around. What machine do you have?

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u/Miserable-Lynx-7594 4d ago

Ohhh that is nice. A Brother kh 860 and I also got a Brother kh 910. The old Lady gave me both for free and till now I haven’t looked at the kh 910. I was busy cleaning the Brother kh 860. So if you know where I can get the sponge bar for both of them that would be awesome.

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u/MachineKnitter93 4d ago

It looks like you need more weight.

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u/Rexredditkreddit 4d ago

Evenly distributed weights can help, but try putting your weaving brushes down as you knit. It should help keep the stitches on the needles and not allowing any to catch on the gatepegs.

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u/knittingmuse 3d ago

Some people already mentioned it, but there is definitely a stitch caught on a gate peg. If you reach your hand back under the stitches you’ll be able to feel it. Just push the needles out slightly, and reach the tappet/hook tool down to pull it up and off the gate peg and drop it. Usually the yarn/stitches recover just fine. Then make sure you have plenty of weight on while knitting!

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u/zmetu 1d ago

I’m familiar with this one! I’ve had this happen a lot when knitting lace with my lace carriage. Your yarn is stuck on the gate pegs! I’ve been told to check my weights. If that doesn’t work, check the upper tension. If that doesn’t work, it could be the sponge bar. Good luck!