For the last three months I have been eyeing The Ultimate Sweater Machine every time I went into Michaels. It’s a low-end knitting machine that is supposed to have you knitting quicker and better in a matter of days. I didn’t really see a need to get it, but I did like the idea of knitting a blanket or wrap in a day or two instead of the six months that it’s taking me to 1/2 way through my Pretty In Pink Lavish Wrap.
Yes, it is true that I stopped working on it for about two months. It’s also true that I stop whenever I notice a dropped stitch twenty rows back (after the second time it gets old). But, in my defense, it’s also true that I get bored when knitting large pieces (I’m still working on a blanket I started crocheting three years ago).
So, in the last month, I decided to bite the bullet and buy the USM. I would wait until I see that all illusive 50% off Michaels’ coupon and head to the register. The plan is to knit all of my family Christmas gifts on the machine this year. I don’t want a repeat of last year’s unfinished gift projects fiasco (my uncles still remind me that they did not receive their scarves). That coupon never came. The only coupon I could find week after week, was 40% off. I had to take matters into my own hands.
Over the weekend I did an online search and discovered Joann.com carries the machine. Not a big deal, I know, but they also had a 50% off online coupon! I’m not done. What made this deal even sweeter? They were offering shipping for $2.95 when you sign up for an online account. The final cost was less than driving to the store with a 40% off coupon.
The machine is on its way and I’m reading tons of info on the ravelry.com boards to learn how to work the machine correctly. I can’t wait for it to get here! I’m completely stuck in a creative knitspiration mode!
Do you own a USM or another knitting machine? What creations were you able to make? Share them in the comments below.
