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Mastering the Silver Reed SK840

About Lace on the SK840

Lace (optional Lace Carriage) · Lesson 2 of 5

Knit transfer-type lace by replacing the regular knitting carriage with the LC-580 Electronic lace carriage.

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It is critical to understand needle positions when using this lace carriage.
Before operating the carriage MAKE SURE there are no needles in C or D position

Although the Lace Arm is reversible, DO NOT exchange the lace arm with the arm regular carriage or ribber arm.
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Do not use lace carriage with ribber - drop ribber to the lowest position.

Setting up the lace carriage

  1. Remove the curl cord connector from the regular knitting carriage

  2. Remove the carriage from the needlebed by sliding it all the way to the right

  3. Set it aside in a safe place

  4. With ALL needles in A position Slide the lace carriage onto the needlebed

  5. Pass it back and forth to ensure it's seated correctly

  6. Attach the curl cord

  7. Set the cam lever to "O" (plain knitting)

  8. Pull a few needles to "B" Position and pass the carriage

  9. Push every other needle out of work "A" position.

  10. Set the cam lever to "L"

  11. Pass the carriage slowly and observe the action of the needles

  12. Repeat to get a feel for how the carriage feels when transferring stitches

When passing the lace carriage the first time, it "feels" funny and scary. The needles are being picked up and bent just enough to transfer stitches. If the needles are in A or B position, keep passing the carriage, and it won't jam or damage anything.