Knitting machine lessons
Lessons are held on weekdays (09:00–17:30) and Saturdays (10:00-13:00)
Paid Lessons
We offer individual knitting lessons – learn to work with Silver Reed knitting machines!
Knitting course topics for beginners
(The lesson program is tailored to your preferences)
Knitting with the LK150 machine
(You must bring your own machine or schedule the lesson in advance immediately after purchase)
- Machine assembly, preparation for use, lubrication, maintenance, needle replacement
- Yarn preparation
- Explanation of machine part functions
- Starting to knit: threading the yarn
- Various cast-on techniques
- Knitting with knit stitches
- Color knitting with knit stitches
- Pattern knitting with the main carriage
- Decreasing stitches
- Increasing stitches
- Partial knitting techniques
- Widening techniques
- Twisted patterns
- Ribbing without a second needle bed: 1×1 rib, mock rib
- Error correction
Knitting with the main needle bed SK280
(Lesson conducted using our machine)
- Machine assembly, preparation for use, lubrication, maintenance, needle replacement
- Yarn preparation
- Explanation of machine part functions
- Starting to knit: threading the yarn
- Various cast-on techniques
- Knitting with knit stitches
- Color knitting with knit stitches
- Punch card insertion and programming
- Pattern knitting with punch cards: ornaments and various designs
Advanced SK280 knitting techniques
(Lesson conducted using our machine)
- Setting knitting density: making a sample swatch, stitch calculation
- Decreasing stitches
- Increasing stitches
- Partial knitting techniques
- Widening techniques
- Twisted patterns
- Ribbing without a second needle bed: 1×1 rib, mock rib
- Creating buttonholes
- Error correction
Knitting with two needle beds SK280/SRP60N
(Lesson conducted using our machine with an additional needle bed)
- Assembly and preparation of the SRP60N second needle bed
- Explanation of SRP60N part functions
- Starting to knit: casting on stitches
- Needle distribution, ribbing 1×1, 1×2, 1×3, 1×5
- Techniques for knitting patterns and ribs without punch cards
- Transferring the knit piece to the main SK280 needle bed
- Pattern knitting with punch cards
Lesson duration: 2 academic hours (1.5 hours)
Special price when purchasing a knitting machine: €48 per session
Standard price per session: €128
Topics can be chosen from our program or customized to your needs.
Lesson times are arranged individually.
To register:
Email: info@siuvimostilius.lt
Phone: +370 5 2733035, +370 676 86204
Location: Žalgirio g. 109, Vilnius (Sewing Machine Store)
Note: Filming during lessons is not allowed.