Machine knitting

I've been experimenting with achieving 3D texture on a single bed Brother knitting machine. 

Back

Front

See sample section 002
This sample was cast on using the secure method (wrapping each needle selected and brought all the way forward, from the left hand side of the bed, right over left, one needle at a time. Yarn put into the carriage and brought across once, weights and comb then hung). This texture was made by hooking up several stitches on each row using the three prong transfer tool, more or less after each time the carriage had been passed. This sample was cast off using a secure cast off (transferring one stitch from the very edge onto the next needle, then reknitting these stitches with the loose thread) I prefer the back of the sample, as the texture is unusual.

Overlaid with some knitted monofilament

Hooking up as described before, using only monofilament
See sample section 003

Two ends of felting yarn.  
See sample section 001

Colour test, cast on and off securely.
See sample section 001

Hooking up, back view.
See sample section 002

Hooking up, front view.

Hooking up, back.
See sample section 002

Hooking up, front.

Jacquard patterns are preset on the knitting computer attached to the machine. Please see hard copy for set up instructions.

Preset Jacquard pattern using one felting yarn and one non felting.
See sample section 004

Preset Jacquard pattern using one felting yarn and one non felting.
See sample section 004

Preset Jacquard motif, monofilament and felting yarn.
See sample section 002

All of these samples feature a solid colour, where as my visual research is very varied. The 'hooking up' samples are successful, and I like the contrast between the textures on the jacquard knits.