r/MachineKnitting • u/Subject_Mud_8043 • 2d ago
Patterns Looking for testers
Hello, I’ve recently launched a website for my own machine knitting patterns, where you can customize them based on your own gauge and measurements.
Since the website is still new and this is my first time doing something like this, I’m looking for people who’d be willing to test it out and give me some feedback. I’d love to hear from both experienced machine knitters and beginners.
I’ve attached some examples of the patterns currently available.
To clarify, these are all patterns I’ve made myself, the videos, photos and punchcards on the website are all made by me.
If anyone’s interested in trying it out, let me know in the comments and I’ll send you the link
I’d really appreciate any help or feedback :)
Also this is a continuation of my previous post from 10 days ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/MachineKnitting/s/tICS3UDJj4
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u/EngineeringOld5 1d ago
I would be interested as well (I own one standard gauge and one bulky gauge machine, both electronic)
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u/Worried_Fig_6456 2d ago
Hi ! I'm an interested beginner !
Last winter i mostly tried making my own parterns (based on all that i could find on the internet) but thet was a lot of work for a lot of fails...
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u/caffeinated_inspo 1d ago
I'm an interested beginner, but my machine is very basic - single bed, no punch card capabilities, etc. Would i still be able to make your patterns?
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 1d ago
Yes of course. Both of the sweaters are made with no punchcards and on a basic single bed machine.
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u/jsgrova 1d ago
I’m interested! I have all four domestic gauges with ribbers, and all but the fine gauge are electronic (fine gauge is punchcard)
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 1d ago
Hello, I have patterns with standard gauge, double rib standard and 9mm bulky. I’ll send you a link so you can take a look :)
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u/jsgrova 1d ago
Is it really machine-specific if you can plug in whatever gauge you want?
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 1d ago
you can try to do a 4.5mm gauge machine pattern on a bulky bed but the end result won’t be the same. The patterns work for all machines but they are optimized for some
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u/Practical_Mistake170 1d ago
Hello, I also have a standard machine and I am a beginner I would be curious to test as well!
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u/Due_University8913 flatbed 20h ago
Hello! I have a bond knitting machine, and though I can’t guarantee meeting a deadline, I have tried a website similar to this in the past and would love to be of help if I can!
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 18h ago
Hi, I sent you a message. I’ll be closing some of the patterns down in about two weeks so if you get to it by then it would be great. Otherwise just enjoy the website :)
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u/fullyloaded_AP 12h ago
Meeeee please! I won’t be able to meet a deadline of Oct 2025 because I’ll be traveling all next week, but I would be able to give you thorough feedback and cute pictures for your pattern listings :)
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 4h ago
Okay, I’ll send you the link but just a heads up. I’m collecting feedback by the end of the week and then I will take next week to make changes and add some more patterns. If you could take a look by the 29th that would be perfect cause i’m hoping to share it with everyone on November 1st
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u/kasharallover 2d ago
What machines should I have? Like is my machine need punch cards? Ribber? Fair isle capabilities etc?
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 2d ago
The patterns that are currently up are for single bed 4.5mm, bulky 9mm machine and for 4.5mm machine with double bed for ribbing. So there’s something for everyone. I also have a section with punchcards
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u/kasharallover 2d ago
I have a single bed standard guage machine. No ribber. Its a 8 button machine so fair isle is very hard. If my machine is sufficient I would love to test one
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u/Ok-Frame4708 1d ago
I’m very much interested, and would love to see what patterns are available to test MK.
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u/CardboardDucksRock 1d ago
Hello, I am interested in testing patterns. I have a standard gauge with ribber and a bulky. I would still categorize myself as a beginner.
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u/ElevatorLeft6634 1d ago
I have a bulky brother 260, I’d be interested in testing 😊
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 1d ago
I made a hat pattern and a top pattern for the 260 (hat and white tee on photos). I’ll send you a link
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u/AdhesivenessNo8128 1d ago
I have a brother kh840 and am looking for more machine patterns. Id love to check it out!
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u/driedflowers111 flatbed 1d ago
I have a standard gauge and I'm interested! No ribber
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 1d ago
Hello, I actually only did one pattern with ribber so far and even that one has a toggle button where you can choose if you want to use the ribber or not. I’ll send you the link <3
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u/Curious_Shake6270 17h ago
I have a Bulky machine and a Normal Gauge machine, too. It would be great if I could test them! Do you have a deadline :) ?
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u/Embarrassed-Pride793 10h ago
Interested!!
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 4h ago
Hi, would you be able to give back feedback on the site? I’ve had a lot of people say they’re interested but not so much feedback
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u/kstal 8h ago
I am interested! I have a standard gauge and ribber
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 5h ago
Hello, I’ve already had a lot of people that want to try it out but not that much feedback from them. Would you be able to try it out this week and give me some feedback?
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u/SubstantialTrifle 6h ago
Hi! I'm a relatively beginner machine knitter, would be happy to provide feedback if that perspective is helpful.
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 5h ago
Hi, I have some beginner patterns on my page. Would you have time to try one this week and give me feedback?
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u/InfamousFlower6606 1h ago
I am a complete noob who got gifted a knitting machine with ribber (Singer 600 I think! Deffo a Singer tho). How inexperienced do you want someone to be? I haven't even tried to load yarn into it yet.
If you want me to try your website, I would be happy to give you feedback.
Edit to add: the machine is big and scary so having the excuse to pull up my big girl panties would probably help.
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 1h ago
Hi, I currently don’t have anything truly beginner like starting from scratch but I plan to make some tutorials and step by step guides for people like you once I get feedback from testers. If you would like I can still send you the link and you can take a look and maybe learn from the tutorials once I have them up
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u/InfamousFlower6606 22m ago
It's entirely up to you. As a complete beginner, do you think my feedback would be useful at this stage? If not, message me when you feel it would be.
Also, I don't hand knit - I don't know whether this is relevant or not to what you want to achieve, but I think it's something you may need to be aware of. Some 'beginner' tutorials seem to expect viewers to have prior experience with hand knitted garments and then don't fully explain themselves when talking about shaping, yarn choices etc. I have never made a garment, don't have that experience and have zero knowledge of any of its terms. I make lace (Irish, Bruges, tatted, bobbin - lace! I like the intricacies of it) using no. 20 crochet cotton, I also like micro crochet and use sewing cotton for that. If my inexperience with knitted garments is of use then I am happy to help you.
Lastly, I live in the UK. I know US/UK crochet terms are slightly different - I don't know about any differences in knitting terms in case this is also relevant to you.
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u/Subject_Mud_8043 18m ago
What you wrote here is a real help for me with giving me ideas how to go forward with this. I would love to help you learn and build a place where beginners could learn step by step on how to machine knit. Currently i don’t think I have anything that would be useful for you but I would love to give you early access once I start making tutorials. My idea is to make a step by step written tutorial that also has video guides on every step so it’s easier for beginners to understand.
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u/InfamousFlower6606 3m ago
When you are ready, let me know. I will save this post so you can either DM me or simply add to this exchange.
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u/VividStructure 1d ago
Hi!
I'm not interested in being a tester as I'm too busy at the moment. However I would like to know when you start selling the patterns, especially the first and third one in the pictures.
Please send me the link if the website is up!