A new 3D printing concept has been developed — or is it just knitting? Researchers from Cornell University and Carnegie Mellon have unveiled a working prototype that could redefine how textiles are ...

A research team from Cornell University and Carnegie Mellon University has developed a prototype knitting machine that can build arbitrarily rigid three-dimensional structures by layering stitches ...

If you find 3D printers to be just a little too coldly futuristic, this contraption might be more to your liking. Scientists from Cornell University have created a machine that knits solid 3D objects ...

The prototype at the end of the fabrication of an inverted quarter pyramid. Credit: Proceedings of the 38th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (2025). Knitting may seem ...

Learn the simple art of finger knitting in this beginner-friendly tutorial! Step-by-step instructions to create cozy scarves or cowls using just your fingers—no needles needed. Perfect for craft ...

Leading textile machinery manufacturer KARL MAYER is discontinuing the flat knitting machine business under the STOLL brand. Accordingly, the Reutlingen plant will close down on October 31, 2025.

Using a pick or double-pointed needle, lift the bottom loop up and over the top loop on each of the four pegs until you have just the one loop left on each one. After a few rows of stitches, you’ll ...

For centuries, knitting has been a beloved pastime. Technological advancements, particularly in the form of knitting machines, have significantly simplified the process of crafting complex patterns ...

This course offers intensive instruction on domestic knitting machines. It’ll introduce you to thinking creatively about using a machine at home or at work, and how to exploit the equipment to produce ...

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