Covers all the essential technical details to give you a full understanding of how to master your machine, from tools, yarn choice and needle positions through to operating the carriage and punch-card reader. Offers advice and inspiration for creating your own designs, including how to mark and punch your own cards. Provides punch-card charts suitable for both Brother and Silver Reed machines, explaining key differences between the two. Includes five full patterns, with colour charts, to practise your skills as you learn Assists with creating beautiful, professional-looking knits, from how to fix common mistakes to completing your garments and achieving the perfect finish