Remember to go very slowly and don’t forget to breathe when getting frustrated. I got my lk150 last year and still barely even used it. It takes sooo much practice but it’s worth it.

I just got my lk150 and I watch Every video on knit factory Impl.. a few times

As someone who has multiple vintage knitting machines, you did REALLY well. Especially considering you had no one there helping you get started

I had a knitting machine very similar to this given to me, was sooo excited, took it on vacation to the mountains with me, set it up outside on the picnic table where I had a beautiful view, and was totally owned by that machine, lol.  The only thing I got out of it was a headache.  I realized, yet again, I learn by doing, but I need someone there with me to redirect me when I goof.  That's pretty much my sum experience with my flat panel knitting machine.  I feel your pain.

Dont give yourself a hard time. This is a professional level knitting machine for say fashion design students. These arent just sticks and strings. 😂😂🎉🎉🎉 congratulations lucky girl. Hope your yarn budget is BIG

Definitely be kind to yourself when learning! I’ve never used the made with love cotton yarn, but I find cotton in general is harder to work with on my machines. Lion brand mandala or Caron skinny cakes are fantastic on the LK 150.

My first few times with my LK 150 were very similar! When you get the little loops at either end, or your stitches at the ends don't knit off properly, sometimes that can be because you don't have enough weight on the edges, or you have gone a little too far past the end of your row and the yarn gets caught up on either another needle, or sometimes on the brushes on the underside of your carriage. Claw weights can help with that, I use mine and move them up every 10-12 rows, as I knit. I purchased a couple of extra ones as well, so that I can have some extra weight across the row for heavier projects.

For the most part dropped stitches can be picked up with your latch tool and you can frog back stitches one at a time to the beginning of the first row where all the stitches are ok, it takes practice and sometimes it can just be quicker re-caking your yarn and starting again! You can use a variety of yarns not just worsted weight, I knit fingering sock/weight yarns at around 2-4 on the dial, sport at 4-5, DK at 5-7 and worsted at 7-9, depending on how thick it is and you can knit chunkier yarns using every other needle. Make samples and swatches and keep a notebook, or notes for yourself online - that can help if you use similar yarns for multiple projects. You are doing well, there is a learning curve, but I think once you have time to sit with it and just experiment, you will get there! 😊

I managed to land a great Ebay deal on a vintage Brother KX-350, in mint condition, for under $100. I was all set to do the recommended restorations, cleaning, and replacing the sponge-bar with plastic tubing, when I found out it had already been done for me.  The KX-350 is essentially the same as a LK-150, with just a few small differences that don't really matter much.

My first project was a large striped blanket, made from 5 skeins of Caron One Pound. 5 long, wide panels, slip stitched together, and then went around the whole thing with a crochet border. It took me a week to make it, a week full of swearing. BUT I did discover something that might be very helpful to you...

DON'T USE CARON ONE POUND IN YOUR MACHINE!!! It's too thick and will cause lots of problems that will lead you to believe the problem is you, when it's not.

There was only one color in that yarn that I have found (so far) that actually works well enough to be useable, and that is the dark heather gray, because it's very noticeably THINNER than the others.  It was the only color I enjoyed knitting on the machine, totally free of swearing. So, my next project was made with Caron Simply Soft, and that was a joy to work with.

LoL I’m a knitter that also now does weaving with a loom. Almost got a knitting machine but I wanted to do different textures other than knitting & I really like how you can change how loose the fabric is (or how dense) by changing the heddle size and/or yarn weight. Plus gawddamn it’s therapeutic & FAST. LoL thought I was fast making a double-knit beanie hat with colorwork (3-4 days) making a couple 72” scarves that are 16” wide takes like 2-3 days. And can’t wait to make some towels that have Tlingit tribal artwork lol.

You're very funny. You made me laugh

weight is going to be your best friend. maybe try binder clips to hang on small pieces. nice try. its really fun once you learn the basics and how to fix your mistakes. keep trying, you'll get the hang of it.

Add the weight claws

Very important to use your weights.

I'm from Philippines, Im curios where to purchase this flatbed knitting machine ? I want one 🥰😍

start with waste yarn?

Where do you purchase the machine from?

Very interesting! Just got my sentro and currently making hand-finished beanies for my new small business. Sharing on YouTube is no joke, very impressed by your set up!

Alright..I'm really fascinated with a (flat) Knitting Machine,
I started with the round loom knitting sets.
I want to someday get one like you have
That said, it's really irritating to try it listen to you while that ANNOYING music is playing (a bit too loudly in my opinion)
I could not watch the entire episode... Just could not