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/Machine Knitters Guild of the San Francisco Bay Area
Active guild covering the Bay Area with events, resources, and community for machine knitters.
https://mkgsfba.org/Machine Knitting Wiki
A community-built reference for machine knitting techniques, machines, and troubleshooting. Still early stage but growing — worth bookmarking.
https://www.machineknittingwiki.com/Machine Knitting Fandom Wiki
Another community reference covering machine knitting history, techniques, and equipment.
https://machineknitting.fandom.com/Reddit — r/MachineKnitting
Active subreddit for machine knitters — good place to ask questions, share projects, and find troubleshooting help from the broader community.
r/MachineKnitting on RedditLearning Resources
The Answer Lady — Diana Sullivan & Bill King
Extensive video library, technique guides, and troubleshooting resources. Diana and Bill are go-to experts for all brands and have a great community around them.
http://theanswerlady.comStudio Machines Reference — lacecarriage.com
Detailed reference for Studio, Singer, and Silver Reed machines — model history, specs, and more.
https://www.lacecarriage.com/studiomachines.htmknotimpressed — Instagram
Quick service and repair videos from a machine knitting technician based in Canada. Great bite-sized content for maintenance and troubleshooting.
@knotimpressed on InstagramMighty Knitty Machines
A great all-around resource for machine knitting information, techniques, and machine-specific guidance.
https://mightyknittymachines.comMake Lively Playlists
Curated playlists organized by machine, technique, and troubleshooting topic — a growing collection of the most useful machine knitting videos Susan has found.
youtube.com/@makelively6233/playlistsParts 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: