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Brother KX395 User Manual

Brother KX395
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Brother KX395 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrother
ModelKX395
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Setting Up Your Knitting Machine

Machine Components

Details the various parts of the knitting machine, including needlebed and carriage.

Knitting Machine Accessories

Lists and illustrates the accessories provided with the knitting machine.

Preparations Before Knitting

Covers essential steps and checks before starting any knitting project.

Starting to Knit: Tension Swatch 1

Yarn Threading Procedure

Step-by-step guide for correctly threading yarn for knitting practice.

Needle Arrangement for Swatch

Instructions on setting needle positions for the tension swatch.

Carriage Movement Technique

Guidance on moving the carriage smoothly across the needlebed.

Setting Needles to A Position

Procedure for moving selected needles to the non-working A position.

Carriage Setting Adjustments

Adjusting tension dial and holding cam levers on the carriage.

Row Counter Reset

How to reset the row counter to zero before starting a new sequence.

Yarn Feeder Threading

Instructions for properly feeding yarn into the machine's feeder.

Controlling Yarn During Knitting

Tips for managing yarn tension while knitting.

Cast-On Comb Attachment

Steps for attaching the cast-on comb to begin knitting.

Needle Pusher Operation

Using the needle pusher to set needles to the working B position.

Knitting Swatch Rows

Knitting the required number of rows for the tension swatch.

Waste Yarn Knitting

Knitting with waste yarn after the main swatch.

Re-threading and Knitting Rows

Re-threading yarn and continuing to knit specified rows.

Maker Thread Preparation

Cutting and placing waste yarn as maker threads.

Second Waste Yarn Row

Knitting additional rows using waste yarn.

Final Yarn and Row Knitting

Re-threading main yarn and completing final rows.

Removing Knitted Swatch

Procedure for safely removing the finished knitting from the machine.

Pressing the Tension Swatch

Instructions for properly pressing the knitted swatch.

Tension Swatch Measurement

How to accurately measure the swatch for tension calculation.

Tension Regulation Guide

Adjusting knitting tension based on swatch results.

Calculating Stitches and Rows

Method for calculating garment stitch and row counts from swatches.

Lady's Sweater: Crew Neck

Sweater Material Specifications

Details of yarn type, weight, and composition for the sweater.

Knitting Gauge Details

Specifies the recommended knitting gauge (stitches and rows per 10cm).

Sweater Sizing Information

Information regarding the sizes available for the sweater.

Sweater Measurement Guide

Provides finished garment measurements for different sizes.

Knitting the Sweater Back

Step-by-step instructions for knitting the back panel of the sweater.

1x1 Mock Rib Cast-On

Method for creating a 1x1 mock rib edge during the cast-on process.

Folding 1x1 Mock Rib

Procedure for folding up the knitted 1x1 mock rib.

Back Panel Knitting Instructions

Detailed steps for knitting the main back section of the sweater.

Latchet Tool for Yarn Markers

Using the latchet tool to place markers in the knitting.

Knitting the Sweater Front

Introduction and initial steps for knitting the front panel.

Removing Back Panel from Machine

Steps to safely detach the knitted back piece from the machine.

Crew Neckline Shaping

Techniques for shaping the crew neckline of the sweater.

Knitting Sweater Sleeves

Instructions for knitting the sleeves of the sweater.

Sleeve Cuff 1x1 Mock Rib

Creating the 1x1 mock rib pattern for the sleeve cuffs.

Edge Stitch Increasing Technique

Method for increasing stitches along garment edges.

Sweater Finishing Steps

Final assembly and finishing processes for the sweater.

Blocking and Pressing Knitted Pieces

How to shape and press knitted components for a neat finish.

Joining the Right Shoulder Seam

Method for sewing the right shoulder seam.

Neckband Knitting Instructions

Steps for knitting the neckline band of the sweater.

Attaching Bodice to Neckband

Connecting the main body of the sweater to the neckband.

Lady's Sweater: V-Neck

V-Neck Sweater Material

Details of yarn type and components for the V-neck sweater.

V-Neck Sweater Gauge

Recommended knitting gauge for the V-neck sweater.

V-Neck Sweater Sizing

Information on available sizes for the V-neck sweater.

V-Neck Sweater Measurements

Finished garment measurements for the V-neck sweater.

Knitting the V-Neck Sweater Back

Instructions for knitting the back panel of the V-neck sweater.

Back Panel Needle Setup

Setting up needles for knitting the back panel.

2x1 Mock Rib Needle Setup

Specific needle arrangement for 2x1 mock rib sections.

2x1 Mock Rib Knitting Process

Step-by-step guide for creating a 2x1 mock rib pattern.

Knitting the V-Neck Sweater Front

Introduction to knitting the front panel of the V-neck sweater.

Cable Stitch Pattern Creation

Technique for creating a cable stitch pattern on the front panel.

V-Neck Opening Shaping

Instructions for shaping the V-neck opening by decreasing stitches.

Knitting the Right Shoulder

Steps for knitting the right shoulder of the sweater.

Knitting the Left Shoulder

Steps for knitting the left shoulder of the sweater.

Knitting the Sweater Sleeves

Instructions for knitting the sleeves for the V-neck sweater.

Joining Right Shoulder Seam

Method for joining the right shoulder seam of the sweater.

Neckband Knitting for V-Neck Sweater

Instructions for knitting the neckband.

Joining Left Shoulder Seam

Method for joining the left shoulder seam of the sweater.

Attaching Sleeves to Bodice

How to attach the sleeves to the sweater body.

Garment Seam Joining Techniques

Instructions for joining various seams using mattress stitch.

Lady's Cardigan: V-Neck

Cardigan Material Specifications

Details of yarn and buttons for the cardigan.

Cardigan Knitting Gauge

Recommended knitting gauge for the cardigan.

Cardigan Sizing Information

Information on available sizes for the cardigan.

Cardigan Measurement Guide

Provides finished garment measurements for the cardigan.

Knitting the Cardigan Back

Instructions for knitting the back panel of the cardigan.

Cardigan Back Needle Setup

Setting up needles for knitting the cardigan back.

1x1 Rib Cast-On for Cardigan

Method for casting on a 1x1 rib edge for the cardigan.

Latchet Tool 1x1 Rib Technique

Using the latchet tool to create a 1x1 rib pattern.

Knitting the Cardigan Front

Introduction to knitting the front panels of the cardigan.

Cardigan Neck Opening Shaping

Techniques for shaping the cardigan's neck opening.

Knitting Cardigan Sleeves

Instructions for knitting the sleeves of the cardigan.

Cardigan Finishing Steps

Final assembly and finishing processes for the cardigan.

Blocking and Pressing Cardigan Pieces

How to shape and press knitted cardigan components.

Joining Cardigan Shoulder Seams

Method for joining the shoulder seams of the cardigan.

Attaching Right Front Buttonhole Band

Connecting the buttonhole band to the right front panel.

Attaching Left Front Button Band

Connecting the button band to the left front panel.

Attaching Neckband to Back Neck

Connecting the neckband to the back neck opening.

Attaching Cardigan Sleeves to Bodice

How to attach the sleeves to the cardigan bodice.

Pattern Knitting Techniques

Plating Technique

Knitting a reversible fabric using two yarns simultaneously.

Intarsia Knitting Method

Technique for knitting with multiple colors without floats.

Pull-Up Stitch Pattern

Instructions for creating pull-up (tuck) stitch patterns.

Slip Stitch Pattern (SK.P)

Guide to knitting a slip stitch pattern.

Multi-Color Skip Stitch Pattern

Knitting with multiple colors and skipped stitches.

Lace Knitting Pattern

Technique for creating decorative lace patterns.

Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns

How to combine knit and purl stitches for various patterns.

Cable Stitch Pattern Creation

Using transfer tools to create cable effects in knitting.

Basic Garment Making Techniques

Transfer Tool Usage Guide

Instructions on how to use the transfer tool for knitting operations.

Latchet Tool Usage Guide

Instructions on how to use the latchet tool for various tasks.

Stitch Decreasing Techniques

Methods for decreasing stitches for shaping garments.

Stitch Increasing Techniques

Methods for increasing stitches for shaping garments.

Partial Knitting Method

Technique for knitting specific sections of the needlebed.

Waste Knitting Explanation

Understanding the purpose and application of waste knitting.

Back Stitch Creation

How to form a back stitch in knitting.

Removing Waste Knitting

Procedure for safely removing waste yarn from knitted fabric.

Casting Off Stitches

Methods for casting off stitches to finish knitting.

Binding Off for Finished Edge

Technique for creating a neat finished edge by binding off.

Picking Up Stitches

How to pick up dropped or edge stitches.

Picking Up Side Edge Stitches

Specific method for picking up stitches along side edges.

Machine Binding Off for Joining

Binding off stitches on the machine to join knitted pieces.

Repairing Dropped Stitches (Several Rows)

How to fix dropped stitches that have fallen several rows.

Troubleshooting Knitting Mistakes (Non-Intarsia)

Guidance on resolving common knitting errors, excluding intarsia.

Carriage Jam Troubleshooting

Steps to take when the knitting machine carriage jams.

Troubleshooting Intarsia Knitting Mistakes

Guidance on resolving common errors specific to intarsia knitting.

Unravelling Knitting Rows

Procedure for carefully unravelling knitted rows.

Machine Maintenance

Replacing Knitting Machine Needles

Step-by-step guide for replacing bent or broken needles.

Machine Cleaning and Lubrication

Routine maintenance procedures for the knitting machine.

Replacing the Knitting Machine Unit

Instructions for replacing the entire knitting machine unit.

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