3D printed Cord knitting machine
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- In this video, I show you how to build and use a cord knitting machine to make high-quality cords for your projects. The machine is extremely flexible and offers many customization options so you can achieve the perfect knit pattern for any yarn. Whether you are working with medium or fine yarns, you can adjust the number of needles and other parameters to suit your needs.
I explain step by step how to set up the machine, feed the yarn correctly and adjust the needle tension to achieve the best result. You will also receive valuable tips on how to use the machine optimally to knit flawless and even cords.
If you are interested in building your own cord knitting machine, you can find the instructions and files for download on Etsy and Cults. This allows you to assemble the machine according to your wishes and requirements.
📌 Building instructions for the cord knitting machine:
👉 Etsy: fraens.etsy.co...
👉 Cults: cults3d.com/de...
You can find lots more information on my website that you can't see in the video!
👉 My website: fraensengineer...
👉 Follow me on Instagram: / fraensengineering
To build the machine, I recommend using a Bambulab 3D printer, which ensures precise and reliable printing results. Here are the links to the Bambulab printers:
👉 Bambulab X1C: shareasale.com...
👉 Bambulab A1: shareasale.com...
👉 Bambulab Filament: shareasale.com...
Have fun trying it out and knitting! If you like the video, please leave a like and subscribe to my channel for more creative DIY projects!
This video throw me back 35 years ago when I was working in knitting industry. I always like to have a machine like this one you built, this would be my next project. great job and hope to see a video on building flat knitting machine.
Machines for the textile industry are really extremely interesting but also complicated. But I'm learning more and more. I would never have imagined that I would develop a love for textiles ;-)
Finally, I can make some stylish scarves for my cats. I'll be buying the plans if they are up now. I need my wife to look as well as I think you had something she wanted too. Thanks for sharing the video.
I am certain these will be one of those 1 million sub channels in just a year or two.
Superb work! Incredible design and video presentation. An incredible contribution to mankind.
Imagine this with carbon fiber threads this is groundbreaking!!! Outstanding Work!!!
The idea of carbon fibers has come up many times now. I think I really need to test that. What could you make with these fibers and where could I buy them? Do you have any ideas?
@@FraensEngineering I found Carbon Fiber Wire on amazon for $26.
It would be awesome If we could braid or own pc cables with that kind of wire.
Awesome work!
Amazingly high-quality design and execution (as always). Looking forward to maybe seeing your take on a full size circular or flatbed machine
There are already some 3D printed circular machines. I don't know whether I should do that. I think I'll build a machine for wrapping cables next. But that will be a bit more complicated.
Try a flatbed knitting machine. There are some really old ones 2015-2017 3d print models that I tried to make that were not workable at least for me.
Yes, it would be interesting. I will think about it.
There is a channel that’s working on a 3D printed flatbed rn, forget the channel name, but should be easy to find
This is mind blowing. Your engineering skills are outstanding. Amazinggg work
Wow! No words.. just amazing work, amazing design, amazing presentation and amazing video.. congratulations!
Thank you for documenting your project. It is a great way to turn surplus threads and strings into rug weft. Your designs in beautiful and simple.
I think if you make the bridge stronger you could load the string bobbin and a wire bundle that is coiled up and make 'braided' wires that are really knitted but may serve in some applications.
Wow, I've started planning on making a machine that can tie a cable lacing knot, but I have a lot going on lately so it got put on the shelf for now. You're video popped up today and I didn't know latching hooks were a thing. That looks like it will simplify my design I had and I really want to get going on that project again, but I need to finish the paying gigs first 😅lol
Yes, these needles are very often used in textile machines. It is a standard product that is available in different sizes.
At this point, y'all are gonna put out a full jacquard loom before I even got the heddle bar printed for one. Thanks for sharin'
The Jaquard has not yet been fully thought through in my head. There are a lot of problems to solve. It starts with the mechanics and ends with the code ;-)
I recently found your website and your captivating work. I think what you do is amazing. Thank you for sharing and for the great videos!
Thanks for the nice comment. I do this with passion. UA-cam really offers a great platform for such hobbies.
Would love to see a video that shows the effect of using different gear ratios and the different center pieces with different number of needles. But mostly the gear ratios. Thanks! I'm printing the pieces to the machine right now :)
Yes, maybe I'll do something about that 😀
Du beau travail félicitations !
Wow! Seriously so cool, nice work.
This is very impressive! Good job!
Amazing work this is what I subscribed for!
Impressive!
So incredibly cool!🤯
Incredible video production, wow!
Stumbled across this video. Watched a few others, .... I am astonished. Since I assume, you are Austrian too: Have you ever considered some kind of cooperation with a "Modeschule" for example? Selling ready made kits to them for example. Could be VERY useful for them to know how the fabric processing machines work and nothing teaches that better than assembling and fine tuning the machine yourself, .... speaking of which: I work as a mechanical engineer and I can only assume how much prototyping and fine tuning is needed for such a design, ....
Ja, genau, ich bin aus Österreich. Ich habe immer wieder mit Studenten aus dem Textilbereich zu tun. Anscheinend gibt es in Österreich eine Universität dafür.
Und du hast recht: Nichts ist besser für das Verständnis, als die Dinge live zu betrachten. Vor allem die Herstellung von Textilien ist in der Theorie extrem kompliziert. Ich denke, allein mit dem Weben kann man sich jahrelang beschäftigen.
Very cool machine!
Wow, cool. That reminds me of the $70K quote I got for a braided carbon fiber mast. Seems like this could be upsized for that.
Would love to see you make a 4-axis 3D printed filament winder machine for composite cylinders, tanks etc as per Xwinder.
Can you share a link to what kind of machine you mean?
Probably mean carbon fiber pressure tanks. Could be wrong though. @@FraensEngineering
How do you tie the ends off? Also what are they used for?
Wie immer großartig. Ich kann mich kein zweites Mal "Subscribe", also lasse ich dir einfach ein Like da!
wow 😮
It'd be nice to be able to buy kits of the non-3d printable parts too.
Yes, you're right. I will think about it.
Question. What yarn weights can you use with the needles, or is there options for up to worsted weight yarn (#4)?
I was playing with the tiny 4 needle ,hand cranked knitter, and this caught my eye. It just might be the 2nd machine plans will get from you. The needle loom and the pattern loom are also on my wish lists.
Considering a decent puch card flat knitter costs over 1k US, that would be an awesome next project. I can't believe how fast you design these.
I used 33/2 yarn. So 33m have 1g weight. But I also used normal wool. It is not particularly accurate. It must not be too thick.
I already have some practice in construction and development. I have designed my workshop for this. So it goes quite quickly as long as there are no major problems. Which admittedly happens quite rarely 😅
Bravo...!!!
It's obviously really cool, but what is the cord used for?
There are already some ideas in the comments. I really like the idea of using the cords for knitting.
Nice project! How much does the motor, needles and bearings cost together, besides the 42 € for files?
What do you do with the newly formed tubes of yarn??
They can be used for various Zextil projects. Whenever ropes are needed. I myself am a mechanical engineer and can't do much with the cords.
Music is too much! Please tone it down a bit
Do you think you can make a bigger version for this machine for warming my neck?
There are already 3D printed larger versions on Printables. So I don't think I'm going to do that. But I would like to build a machine for wrapping cables.
Hey! That's pretty good!
cable wrapper! @@FraensEngineering
i am trying to find use case for this knotting product but i have no idea
The cords can be knit with large needles, essentially as an extra thick yarn.
A friend uses woven (not knit) tubes to weave art rugs. Knit tubes could serve the same purpose.
I have quoted ChatGPT here once:
Fashion & Accessories
Cords for hoodies, jogging pants or shoes
Knitted bracelets and necklaces
Straps for bags or belts
Embellishments for clothing
Home decoration
Macramé-like wall hangings
Knitted placemats or coasters
Upholstery or cushion embellishments
Curtain holders
Handicrafts & crafts
Decorative cords for DIY projects
Crochet or knitting yarns with textured cords
Key rings or gift wrapping ribbons
Technical & industrial applications
Elastic or reinforced cords for outdoor or sportswear
Robust cords for ropes or carrying straps
The cord thickness and the material (cotton, wool, synthetic) determine the area of application. Knitted cords are particularly popular in the DIY sector, in the fashion industry and in the home textiles sector.
A really great idea 😀
Use kevlar threads, place what is finished tightly over a form such as a wooden dowel. Epoxy it. Now you have a lightweight, strong structural member.
What is it good for? Knitting endless Worms?? Whats the Practical use?
Such cords are used in the textile industry for a wide variety of purposes. For example in hoodies etc.
It's a great thing for textile designers.
What is the backing song? It slaps! UPDATE: It’s called Issue by AGST 😊
I don't know what it's called right now. I use Epidemic Sounds.
Good taste and a brilliant project 👌
Gotta keep the cords warm
Can it do carbon fiber weave?
Where can I buy carbon fiber? I would have to test it.
Can it be setup so that you coule pass a electrical cord, like say. Cat6 into it and it weave the sheath around it
Unfortunately, this is not so easy with this machine. You would wrap the cables with the yarn supplied. But I'm thinking about a machine that can do that.
@@FraensEngineering For short lengths you can coil up the wire and have it turn with the bridge. Otherwise the maypole braider is the more appropriate way, This might be useable for making quick-match in an emergency but the maypole braider is better for that as well.
Would like to have an idea of what the parts needed, Cost would add up to. Not sure why you can't just put in a guestimate based upon your experiences.
Guessing around 120 usd just looking at it depends on if the hooks are standardish e knit hooks 17 per 50 or more unique ones the miter is around 25
The worst of his products for hardware so far for me is the e dobby and the kumihimo
I'll have to check it in the parts list as soon as I get to the computer.
Background music? is it 2005 or something?
thats looks like the kind of project i would start and then stop working on it along the way cause its too complicated.
Вязальная машина напечатанная 3д принтером класс!!!!!
Please tell me this is a lead-up to a sock knitting machine.
It's a little too small for socks 😅
Sock knitting machine needs a lot of rigidity and getting that to work reliably with plastic will be a big challenge. I think there was a 3d printed basic knitter that was bigger than this but it had no provision for ribbing which is nice to have on a sock knitter. However one of these days someone will design a clone of a popular knitter in CAD and send it out for metal 3D printing and it should work fine. With some machined surfaces and bearings it could be a functional equivalent to the traditional knitters. The problem is that it will be more expensive than a mass produced one by a lot. Second hand sock knitters are still around and there seems to be enough to cater for the number of enthusiasts out there.
I dare you to make a sweater. Scientists call it the impossible machine for a reason.
- Мы сделали робота который кричит!
- Зачем?
- Эммм...
А зачем это нужно, где может пригодиться вязаный шнур?
whats knitted cord used for?
I have quoted ChatGPT here once:
Fashion & Accessories
Cords for hoodies, jogging pants or shoes
Knitted bracelets and necklaces
Straps for bags or belts
Embellishments for clothing
Home decoration
Macramé-like wall hangings
Knitted placemats or coasters
Upholstery or cushion embellishments
Curtain holders
Handicrafts & crafts
Decorative cords for DIY projects
Crochet or knitting yarns with textured cords
Key rings or gift wrapping ribbons
Technical & industrial applications
Elastic or reinforced cords for outdoor or sportswear
Robust cords for ropes or carrying straps
The cord thickness and the material (cotton, wool, synthetic) determine the area of application. Knitted cords are particularly popular in the DIY sector, in the fashion industry and in the home textiles sector.
With a bigger machine could I make a sock?
You can make socks for ants or spiders ;-)
Very interesting mechanism. Nicely made. Sorry to be critical, but your video is not good storytelling. You spent a lot of time showing how you assembled it, but I didn't even understand how the mechanism worked at that point, and I'm still not sure I do. I had to skip thru about 80% of your video to see what it was doing. You didn't discuss design issues you had and how you resolved them, or what is even the purpose of these knitted cords.
If you're just trying to sell a machine to people who already understand why they want one, then good video. If you want to show off your design skills and process, and tell a story (and get me as a subscriber), then you need to show your thinking and problem solving process. I want to see how you get to the final design, and how reliable it is. I also want to hear it run (no music). Is it loud?
Your video list is impressive. Clearly you have skills! Show us HOW you design, not just your final design. Cheers.
Hello, first of all thanks for your criticism. It's the only way to learn. I've been thinking about making my videos with a voicover for a long time. I have started a few attempts with it. However, I realized that with my dialect it's not easy to speak in public in a video😉 That's why I abandoned it again. I'm aware that I'm missing out on a lot of playback time and therefore also impressions and clicks. And I guess my channel would also grow faster. However, I think that I will continue in the meantime. Developing, designing and building machines is my passion. But I would rather keep a low profile in public. I hope you can understand that.
It is important to me that people who build my machines have step-by-step instructions on how to build them. That's why I show in relative detail how to assemble them. Of course, the assembly is not interesting for everyone. Of course, I also see this in my statistics.
Maybe one day I can bring myself to do a VoiceOver 😁
Don’t do that
Don’t tempt me to build another one
The machine should be able to crochet *around* something! Kind of a waste...
I don't think it's a waste for a textile designer who needs cords. Have you ever looked at the cords in your hoodie or shoes?
This is not knit, it is crocheted.
There is now a nice discussion about this on Instagram. The result is that it is knitted. That's why the machine is called that.
While each individual needle looks like it is crocheting, at no point is a working loop off any needle. That makes it knitting. At no point does a needle pass through the fabric to make a new loop. It only pulls the yarn through a loop already on the needle.
BAD MUSIC ....
This is in the eye of the beholder 😉
Норм музыка!
@@dockerbeat non ho capito cosa hai scritto. Ma che lingua è?
CAPS LOCK
Ok, and? You spent ages for the design, weeks for printing and at the end what you get? Something noisy that makes something useless.
If you got nothing nice to say, click another video and shush.
@@DrCaesarsPalace_MD Shush your mother
No need to be mean to mean people. This is the response they are looking for from anyone. We all know the reason we subscribed and come here. @@DrCaesarsPalace_MD
🤣 I wouldn't see it that way. If you're passionate about something, time is never useless. It's turned into a cool machine.
You sound... jealous. Are you mad that you aren't intelligent enough to design something on your own or is it the fact that he actually accomplished a goal that makes you feel insecure?