Flat Out Knitting

02/10/2026

Keep an eye out for this upcoming documentary about machine knitting!

A small cult following has kept machine knitting alive through lo-fi tutorials and scrappy online communities and it worked. Just when the industry seemed finished, the internet was born and these knitters showed up immediately: uploading videos, building forums, sharing everything they knew. In doi...

25/09/2026

Might become a bit obsessed with knitting these blankets! Knitting on the Taitexma TH-860.

24/09/2026

Spring Cleaning time....but not for my house!

20/09/2026

Lap blanket knitted on the Taitexma TH860 machine using Tuck Stitch and 4ply crepe yarn.

I have these machines in stock and ready to ship!
https://flatoutknitting.wordpress.com/th-860/

20/09/2026

And just like that, its done! A cheerful knee blanket. 452 rows....should be longer, but was not risking it playing yarn chicken!

20/09/2026

Last time I attempted this at three quarters done, it all jumped off the machine...the wool snapped and being tuck stitch, there was no way to recover it.

A wee while later, I've recovered and trying again - a little more carefully. 😁

03/08/2026

Some great examples of some of the knitting at the NZMKS Festival.

19/07/2026

Little stuffed heart done, and includes a voice recording inside... 🥰

10/06/2026

I will be going 'off grid' for the next couple of weeks to reset and refresh.

If you are stuck and cant get away, have a look at these wee tips to help you have a break, right where you are...

https://tinybuddha.com/blog/40-ways-to-give-yourself-a-break/

Stay warm and keep knitting!

02/06/2026

Very excited and happy to have been awarded the Novice Cup at the NZMKS South Knit Festival in Invercargill.
Never won a cup before, so Im buzzing!🤣
Wee peek showing my entries...

All knitted on the Taitexma TH-860/TR-850 machine.