Getting Started with DesignaKnit (DAK): Tips for Beginners I’ve been using DesignaKnit since Version 7, and honestly, every update just keeps getting better. Not only are the newer versions more powerful, but they’re also a lot easier to use and learn. If you’re just starting out, I definitely recommend using … Read More
Happy New Year and a blanket design to go along with it. :). I am sharing the Designaknit .stp and a .bmp (Wincrea) of my own hand drawn pattern design. I knit my blanket with a Passap E6000 knitting machine, but this pattern can be knit on any electronic machine … Read More
My cardigan was machine knit on Passap knitting machine with double bed. I used some stash yarn (2/30 grey and 2/24 blue doubled). I designed the pattern in Designaknit Standard Garment Designer. It is a basic round neck, straight sleeve cardigan with oversize fit in size 34. I did add … Read More
I knit this blanket with Passap E6000 knitting machine in 2 color double bed jacquard T186. The pattern T186 is tuck so I did loose some detail in the photo, but I wanted the larger size tuck stitch gives. The finished size of the blanket is 62″ wide x 78″ … Read More
I have knit several Sunshine blankets for clients. It is a favorite for all ages even TEENS!! Since it is cold and wintery here, I think any sunshine would be nice!! This is my own hand drawn pattern I am sharing for free. This blanket can be knit on any … Read More
I am sharing a simple 3 color blanket design. The Designaknit and Wincrea files are for your personal use. This blanket can be knit on any double bed electronic knitting machine with 200 needles. This is a small blanket good for a baby blanket size. A fine yarn like one … Read More
Wincrea is free software (for PC) which is used to design stitch patterns for Passap E6000 knitting machines. You can download Wincrea and the user manual here. Wincrea uses .bmp files. If you are designing with Designaknit(DAK), and want to share your stitch pattern with someone who uses Wincrea, you … Read More
The Dream Space blanket is a design for a boy or girl. It is child size blanket. If you use a small font, you could add a name or initials at the top middle or lower left of the blanket. This blanket was knit on the Passap E6000 knitting machine, … Read More
This Passap blanket pattern is a great neutral design for a contemporary look. It was knit on the Passap E6000 with technique 186 which is 2 color double bed tuck. I used 2 strands (each color) of 2/24 yarn. Cast on #3 88-0-88 knit 250 pattern rows (1000 actual lock … Read More
The Musical Blanket…sort of like musical chairs but much more fun (lol). This was a design for a baby blanket knit on the Passap E6000. My daughter (13) helped with the design. She knit the blanket for her teacher. I have blacked out the baby name at the top right … Read More