Master Flat Panels on your Circular Knitting Machines

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Master Flat Panels on your Circular Knitting Machines

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2 жыл бұрын

How to master flat panels on your circular knitting machines. You can do this! I share my 3 tips for a successful flat panel. Learn how to create nice clean edges, change colors and bind off.
This technique can be used on Addi, Sentro, Loops & Thread machines.
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@laurenchongsng4732 11 күн бұрын

I’ve seen just six minutes of your video, and thanks to your excellent instructions now understand flat panels. Much gratitude! It’s been a struggle before finding you. 🌸🙏🏼🥰

@Amanda-00- 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!!!! You show the close ups and explain this so well. I have struggled for months to figure out why I can't master panels. Immediately after watching I got further with a panel than ever and know I can do this now!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! This makes me so happy! You can do so much more with the machines when you know how to do flat panels.

@dawnross3340 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m brand new to circular knitting and have been experimenting with my new Addi. My flat panel experiments have been a disaster, particularly the darn first and last stitches per row. Your tutorial explains it very clearly. I’m also learning about the mechanics of the machine and how the stitches are actually made. Your tutorial has provided an awesome foundation for perfecting my flat panel experience. Many thanks!!

@edendeckard1783 4 ай бұрын

You are such a great instructor, this was super helpful for all the troubles I have been having

@janetgrenier8440 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I could NOT figure out panels (just got it yesterday) and yours is the first video that actually explained!

@AnnikaVictoria24 Жыл бұрын

YES I finally did a flat panel!! I had given up on them until now - thank you so much!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! It's takes practice but once you get it, you got it!

@cie56 11 ай бұрын

You are the best. You explain properly. Thank you.

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kathleenmcclatchey8788 Жыл бұрын

THIS IS SO EXCELLENT! This is THE video to watch about flat panel/plain knitting on the Addi. I had struggled and struggled, watched innumerable videos, and was about to give up and then came across this video. All problems solved! Kudos to you, Calumet Knits, for such a clear, concise approach, helpful visuals, and super pacing - slow enough so we can get it, but not so slow that we lose interest. I would write more, but I'm off to make flat panels to make my first Addi sweater for a special three-year-old!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful! It's a tough one to master but you'll get there. And it really helps to use a yarn that works well so you don't have to fight dropped/tucked stitches.

@barbiechopshop9538 Жыл бұрын

💯 Yes!!

@kimberlyauterson9541 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! This is the best tutorial that I have seen for flat panels! I’m actually looking forward to trying them again. Love all of your tutorials!

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You can do it!!

@purrfectcrochetAngela 3 ай бұрын

I have watched so many dang videos first one to address the problem I have been having.

@laraexo Жыл бұрын

Wow 9ive learned so much more then what the purpose of the video is!! thanks

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Flat panels take time but once you get it you can do many things.

@user-ub5nn7cq1g 5 ай бұрын

Omg it finally makes sense!!!! Thank you!!

@CalumetKnits 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@bethanyjohnson8222 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I've been trying for 3 days😂

@CalumetKnits 6 ай бұрын

You can do it! Just takes a little practice.

@bethanyjohnson8222 6 ай бұрын

@@CalumetKnits I figured it out!!!

@barbiechopshop9538 Жыл бұрын

This has been the best tutorial after having watched a few I finally have a solution to my flat panel woes thank you so much 🎉🧶💃

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@danolson6476 Жыл бұрын

Helped me a lot with a difficult machine.

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear!

@Jo2760 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I almost gave up on doing panels because i kept dropping stitches and my edges look terrible... I tried it you way and it worked

@CalumetKnits 5 ай бұрын

Thanks great! Glad I could help!

@Midnitescarlett 6 ай бұрын

Omg. Ty! Made it much easier! I appreciate ya.

@CalumetKnits 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@joanfanning8408 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful way better than the other knitter I bought and had to return because I couldn't understand the directions or read Chinese and they don't speak understandable English

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NaturallyYoursNiQi Жыл бұрын

This video was VERY helpful. Thank you

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@queentutt1959 2 жыл бұрын

you are amazing! i was finally able to make my first "acceptable" flat panel. now the sky's the limit!

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! Thank you!

@judypetett888 Жыл бұрын

Best explanation of knitting a flat panel that I have seen, and I've seen lots.

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@lindiemoore3286 2 жыл бұрын

After watching so many other videos and battling panels for hours, I found yours! It’s fabulous and simply explained. Thank you so much. Hoping to learn tons more from you.

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@waltons-crochet 9 ай бұрын

Hi Mary. I watched this tutorial a year ago and learned so much. I just watched it again and again I learned a lot from you. Thank you for taking the time and the effort to help us learn how to use our machines.

@CalumetKnits 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@christinarafeh2917 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic tutorial, thank you ❤

@CalumetKnits 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@jenniferdunbar5060 Жыл бұрын

This is extremely helpful! Thank you!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@AuroraBD0618 Жыл бұрын

You make this look so EASY!!! But you’ve given me some confidence to give it a try…

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Practice, practice, practice!

2 жыл бұрын

I have post your video is super well explain .happy to have found your channel i have share your video in all my group

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jlklbr56 11 ай бұрын

You make this look so straight-forward and give me confidence to try it myself... thanks!

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@ruth8756 Жыл бұрын

I am so grateful!! Awesome tutorial, clear and slow with excellent camara and lighting!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I know this is a hard one to master but you will get there.

@juliebute905 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy!!! I’ve had my Addi knitting machine for about 4 years. Your video is the first one where I could actually understand, with a close up view, on how to make a flat panel. Never thought I would be able make. Kudos and congratulations to you for helping me. Watching this video with the view and location of your camera (same position as I would look at my macine) has helped me immensely!!! Again, thank you!!!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thanks wonderful! Happy knitting!!

@florenciacasatti526 Жыл бұрын

The only video that actually helps me to understand my machine. Thank you so much! New subscriber here ♥️

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@csmith2662 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been struggling to find a good video on this and tried so many! But this one is working for me!! 🎉 Ty vm!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@juliebute905 Жыл бұрын

This is the best flat panel video. I’ve always had problems with flat panels I’m gonna try this technique. Thank you so much!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It will be easy with more practice and one day it just clicks!

@tanyasaunders4639 Жыл бұрын

Yesss thank you now I can do my sweater properly. No more cutting and starting all over

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@adalai7649 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Great tips! Thanks so much!

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jayc6159 Жыл бұрын

As always some of the best explanations on KZfaq for circular knitting. I use your jogless stripe tip everyday thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. I know you’ve saved me hours of frustration learning what I was doing wrong and how to improve my skills. ❤

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Maryann-wc9vo Жыл бұрын

Thank you, looks easy when you do it. I’ve tried so many times. I’ll give it another try with your video.

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

It takes practice! The key is watching those end stitches before and after turning.

@tra3774 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thank you! I was struggling with end stitches. You explained it so well.

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@TexasTwins Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻 💯 YOU are a GENIUS!! 🤩And an EXCELLENT teacher!! 🥇 🏆 I pray that some day you may realize how much you have helped so many of us, and how much we appreciate your sharing your time and knowledge and talents with us!! God bless you!! 🙏🏻

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I appreciate the kind words!

@charlieandzoelawsonshawn2241 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions! You make it look so easy. I got my first Addi in January and still haven’t tried a flat panel. Now I think I could. Thank you!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! It does take practice, but you will get the hang it.

@sabineviksne7171 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@lorik2690 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Excellent video. Thank you

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you!!

@patriciachapman1687 2 жыл бұрын

How great. I am an alumni of the "University of You Tube Add". I am always trying to improve. This was the best flat panel tutorial I have seen. Thank you so very much👨‍🎓

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback!

@josephinewambui5219 2 жыл бұрын

What to to keep the stiches in the needle because on knitting the second row many of the stiches are droped. How can prevent dropping of stiches

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

@@josephinewambui5219 Are you dropping stitches on the ends or the middle of the row? If the ends, they you need to push stitches down on the needle and pull the slack from the ends. If it's the middle your tension isn't right. Start by using a yarn that works well so you get the hang of creating flat panels. Then you can change to other yarns that may be more difficult to work with.

@joanb2735 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear instructions. I wish I had watched this before spending hours and hours figuring some of this out. I look forward to applying what I learned here to make the edges of my panels tidier. I would love to see instructions by you on repairing dropped stitches and on putting the project back onto the Addi.

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am working on other videos and these 2 topics are on the list.

@virginiaddelgado9377 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@glenwardgross366 11 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@namutambamirabelle7773 2 жыл бұрын

Am gonna try this out tonight

@maud2739 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@lidiagolubeva7986 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you so much

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@waltons-crochet 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial video. Clear instructions for this newbie. Thank you

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@carlabrauer7303 5 ай бұрын

This is a great video! I just don’t know how many stitches I need to make myself a sweater. I am a size large. How do I figure it out? Ty

@CalumetKnits 5 ай бұрын

You'll need to make a swatch, measure it and then do the math to fit your size.

@vanyabeck3766 Жыл бұрын

Could you please make a tutorial for an XXL beanie. Possibly with a panel

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

With a flat panel, it will have seams and I'm not sure you want the seams on the head (maybe uncomfortable). Have you tried seaming 2 tubes together to make a new tube?

@janetdw Жыл бұрын

I am still saving up for a knitting machine, but I have a question about the stops. I sometimes get distracted and I can see myself having wavery edges because sometimes I go to far. In circular mode, can you use the stops to prevent that? Or do they only work in panel mode? It seems that it wouldn’t be necessary for the stops in panel mode because you would have the black needles to remind you. Are they only use for narrow panels. I’m sorry, but I’m just so confused since I haven’t used one yet. I’m trying to visualize how it works. Your tutorials are great. It’s just that I’m confused on this one point. I was a hand knitter (arthritis☹️) and this is really exciting for beanies and things. But maybe I’m just not smart enough ha ha 🤪

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

I don't use the "panel" mode. I just turn back and forth wherever I want. Yes, the Addi stops will work without being in panel mode. You can put them on any needle. I like to center my panels over the black needles so the counter works. So you can put a stop at each end. You could also put a piece of painters tape instead of the stoppers for a visual stop. Once you get a machine, you can also send me an email if you get stuck on project.

@user-zh9sq2zk3v 6 ай бұрын

Hi Mary. A tutorial request. I want to make VERTICALLY striped beanies. My result only made a beanie for a very small child. On a Sentro 48, I knitted a TUBE, 64 rows, alternating red and white, 8 rows each section. Cast off, and folded so that stripes appeared vertically. Sewed up the seam and cinched the top. Looks fine but way too small. So I found your excellent video on color changes in panel mode, and thought the LENGTH needed for a larger hat may work. Would you do a video on making a vertically-striped hat, but for an adult? Thanks!

@CalumetKnits 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate the request, however, someone else has a paid pattern, on Etsy, for this type of hat.

@my2trinkets 2 жыл бұрын

I thank you so much for sharing this doll. Is there a nice tutorial for color changing knitting flat panel? I have butterfly wings that are heavy color change that are knitted in the round. Knitting flat panel there would not be so many lose ends. My worry is gaps between color changes.

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

You will have loose ends no matter what. I would suggest making your color changes at the end of the rows and you can later snug up the ends.

@my2trinkets 2 жыл бұрын

@@CalumetKnits , thank you :D

@Stephanie.922 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You are an excellent teacher. May i ask if i can make the addi 46 into 22 stitches? I hope that makes some sense. I've found many patterns using the 22, and many using the 22 and 46 addi for one pattern. I know the 46 is needed for hats i want to donate, but I'd love to make other things also. Thank you in advance for any help ❤ I've saved this video, and going to watch the rest of your videos 👍

@Stephanie.922 Жыл бұрын

I love your patterns! I commented before the end. I'll make sure to check out your ravelry and etsy when I get the machine ❤

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

Yes, you can. You can make a flat panel from 1-43 stitches. Using 22 needles will be close to using a 22n machine. (You may need 23 needles because you will have to seam the edges together if you want a tube.)

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@bonniecoombes4793 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me where did you get your tension guide for your machine thanks

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

I get the original design by Savlabot on Etsy. www.etsy.com/listing/776220395/the-original-tension-fork?click_key=d7a71f74cf6bdfcdfb16edebff8adb18b4c49126%3A776220395&click_sum=411f896a&ref=user_curated_list-1

@dianelyman1064 8 ай бұрын

How many rows do you need done before adding the weights?

@CalumetKnits 8 ай бұрын

It's up to you. There's no right or wrong time.

@keelyrose6978 Жыл бұрын

I ran out going counter clockwise… would I do the same shown here? Please help.

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what you are talking about... email me and we can figure it out. calumetknits at gmail dot com

@carlabrauer7303 5 ай бұрын

Do you count the row at the end of every side?

@CalumetKnits 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I do.

@carlabrauer7303 Жыл бұрын

How do you know how many stitches do you need?

@CalumetKnits 11 ай бұрын

You'll have to make a sample and measure it.

@susanhunt9710 Жыл бұрын

It looks like at the end when you reverse do you go past 2 or 3 stitches with no yarn??

@CalumetKnits Жыл бұрын

I took the yarn out of the guide a little early but those last 2-3 needles did get knit with the working yarn (manually placed under the hooks). You want to knit all the stitches, take the yarn out of the guide, and then continue past the last needle. You want the last need to drop down all the way before changing direction. I hope this answers your question.

@ruth8756 2 жыл бұрын

Did you say, it is in circular mode?

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I use circular mode for my flat panels. This way I can use the counter and place my flat panel any where I want.

@NuriyyeNovruzova-kc6lk 10 ай бұрын

Bundan harda ala bilərəm

@CalumetKnits 10 ай бұрын

I think you are asking where to get this machine. You can find them Amazon. AddiExpress Kingsize knitting machine. There is a link above in the description.

@RMurrell31 2 жыл бұрын

What I’d like to see is how to make the panel lie flat after the desired length is accomplished and removed from the machine. I can not find one tutorial to explain/show this process.

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Curling edges are natural for the stockinette stitch (both hand knitting and machine knitting). To avoid curling, you need to manipulate some of the stitches to purl stitches. For the side edges, you can create a couple columns of purl stitches and that will help flatten out the edges. I would suggest, k,p,k,p,k......k,p,k,p,k; you may need a 3rd column on each side. For the cast on and bind off edges, you can do one row knit, next row purl, for 3-4 sets; or create a ribbing on both ends. Check out Yay for Yarn's tutorial. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qM-Gqax1rNm6YIE.html

@RMurrell31 2 жыл бұрын

@@CalumetKnits Thank you. I put different phrases into the YT search and nothing of help showed. Thank you again for the direction. I’m new to this machine so…and to your channel which I am finding very helpful.

@CalumetKnits 2 жыл бұрын

@@RMurrell31 No problem! She has a lot of great videos and techniques.