Community, Patterns, Classes
Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego
Great group who knit for philanthropy and do outreach events to share the joy of machine knitting. Many seminars and workshops offered to members.
http://www.mkgsd.comMachine Knit Community
Extensive video library and website covering machine knitting techniques, troubleshooting, and tips. Active community with many classes including Passap, Brother, and Silver Reed. A great way to get access to experts including Bill King.
https://www.machineknit.community/Ravelry
Groups, pattern libraries, and tools to track your projects and yarn stash. A wonderful community for all fiber arts.
https://www.ravelry.com/Learning Resources
Classes and Technical Help
The Answer Lady and her Husband Jack are great at technical issues
http://theanswerlady.comDiana Sullivan has amazing patterns and classes
https://dianaknits.square.site/My YouTube Playlist
A collection of the most useful machine knitting videos I've found over the years — not my own videos, but ones that taught me specific skills.
https://tinyurl.com/machineknitplaylistStudio Machines Reference
Detailed information about Studio/Singer machines.
https://www.lacecarriage.com/studiomachines.htmParts Suppliers
I ship small parts and locally deliver larger items. These other suppliers are also great resources:
The Knitting Closet
https://theknittingcloset.com/Needle Tek
http://www.needle-tek.com/My Square Store
Refurbished machines, scavenged parts, 3D printed tools, and supplies.
https://makelively.square.siteNote: Distinctive Knits has closed. RIP to a great supplier.
Machine & Ribber Compatibility
Not sure if your ribber works with your machine? Download a compatibility chart:
📥 Download Machine Compatibility Chart (PDF)Outside San Diego?
I only service machines locally in San Diego (drop-off in Escondido or Clairemont).
If you're outside driving distance, Steven Schumacher is a great resource, especially for folks on the East Coast. You can find his contact information on the MKGSD website: