Machine Knitting

I came across a video on YouTube that explained how to make a simple beanie on the LK150. Since I'm in the learning stages with the flat bed knitting machine I thought it would be a great way to learn some new tricks, or apply what I know to a practical project. 

I used almost all of the weights for this one. The crown decreases are made manually so it is a little slow going. Still faster than my hand knitting. 

When it came off the machine I knew it was going to be too large for my little melon. 

I finished it by hand and I am so happy with the result. 

Here is an inside view of that seam. I was pleasantly surprised by how neatly this finished even on the inside. It is nearly invisible on the outside.

Overall this was a great project and I'm sure there will be more beanies in my future. 

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Fiskars 7 Inch Softgrip Student Scissors (snipping yarn)
5 Pieces 5 Different Size Bent Latch Hook Crochet Needle Hook
addi Express Hook

Silver Reed LK150

Knitting Claw Weights

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns