Machine Knitting

If you think knitting machines can only knit large flat pieces of fabric you should check out this experiment. 

Here is the basic shape before blocking. This project used a single ball of Mandala by Lion Brand. This is the colorway Sirens. 

After steaming the edges don't curl as much. For this project I used yarn-over decreases combined with short rows to get the curved shape. I also added a couple rows of eyelets at the end. I think this could be so much more fun with additional rows of eyelets. I'll have to pick up some more yarn. It was a great experiment. I'm looking forward to the next experiment. 

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook (picking up dropped stitches)
addi Express Hook (picking up dropped stitches, hanging setup bonnet, finishing missed stitches)

The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns

Silver Reed LK150

Knitting Claw Weights