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What members have to say about the MKC

"Here is my finished Kep - I love how it turned out!  I hope that it won’t be cold enough to wear it until next winter though......   Great instructions and videos - thanks Marie! 

"MKC has certainly encouraged me to try different techniques… I bought DAK and learned intarsia after attending the intarsia workshop! It was a ‘hoot’. A calf was born on our ranch and I love the markings on his face. I was inspired to  knit an intarsia vest."

Do you want to take your machine knitting to the next level this year?

Have you reached a sticking point with your knitting and don't know where to go next?  

Are you getting lost trying to find nice modern patterns or gorgeous, affordable yarns?  Maybe you're completely new to machine knitting and don't even know where to begin.  Or you've been knitting for a while but you just can't seem to get to the next level.  

Perhaps you used to machine knit a while ago and now that you're back you need a bit of inspiration and motivation to help get back up to speed.  Or maybe you just want to hang out with other machine knitters who "get" the desire to knit all your own clothes (and clothes for all your friends & family too!).

Sound familiar? Then the Machine Knit Community is for you!

What is the Machine Knit Community?

The Machine Knit Community is an online space for machine knitters of all abilities to develop skills, habits & rituals to get the most from our machines so that we can inspire, motivate and learn from each other.

Our mission is to help members to make faster, more efficient progress (without jumping all over the internet) by focussing on the core skills needed to complete specific projects and tasks, and removing blockages that get you lost and demotivated.  

Together, we all gain the confidence and ability to design and make our own professional looking knitwear that fits perfectly.

Let's get knitting together!

The MKC Mission

Our aim is to create and foster a community of like-minded modern machine knitters through

• support for every stage of your journey - from absolute beginners to people wanting to design and make their own garments
• help to progress from your current level to confidently using your machine(s) to your full potential
• connections with other Machine Knitters and who want to knit modern patterns in gorgeous yarns

The Machine Knitter's Journey

Whatever stage you're at, we're with you every stitch of the way!

Become a member today and get access to a community full of like-minded knitters and resources that will transform your knitting

Remove blockages that get you lost and move on quickly and easily to the next step

Provide inspiration to progress on your creative journey

Gain knowledge and confidence to design, adapt and knit garments, finished to a high standard that fit perfectly and look professional

Develop ability and courage to design and knit your own wardrobe

Develop routine and structure to build a consistent MK practice that is relaxing, mindful & enjoyable

Foster a welcoming environment for ALL that is sociable, motivational & inspiring

"I was very lucky to spend a day with Nic back in October '21.  I think we both thought I was going to make a wrist warmer as I was a complete newbie to Machine Knitting....  When I explained that my ultimate goal was to knit a jumper and in particular a Stoodley Jumper, as I loved the modern design and Fair Isle pattern, Nic was very accommodating and agreed to embrace my enthusiasm and show me the specific techniques I would need to complete the task. " 

Member benefits

• Monthly challenges & KALs
• Virtual and IRL meet-ups
• Live events with guest speakers and member "experts" (all live events are recorded so you can watch whenever suits you!)
• Access to a video vault of all the previous live events with guest speakers and classes from Bill King, Ria Burns, The Woolist, Marie Bruhat, Alison Dupernex, Kandy Diamond & more
• Exclusive member discounts on patterns, tools, Masterclasses & more
• Peer support from like-minded members around the world 
• Access 24/7 wherever you are through the website & a dedicated App for your phone or tablet
• A private space free from Ads, spam, unwanted distractions & funny algorithms
• "Introduction to Machine Knitting (Part 1)"- a course designed to get the complete beginner started on their machine knitting journey. 
• "Introduction to Machine Knitting (Part 2) takes the novice through knitting a first garment. All as part of your membership fee.
• JUST Machine knitting - nothing more, nothing less!

Exclusive Masterclasses also available

Throughout the year we work with industry leaders and experts to run additional featured classes available at an additional cost.

• Knit The Cable Dress with Elena Berenghean
• Knit a Fairisle Fisherman's Kep with Marie Bruhat
• Stoodley Jumper with Nic from Whitehall Studio

Want to know more about what we do?

We've launched our program of events through until the end of January 23 which includes 

• Meet the Maker with Victoria Salmon
• The start of the 2023 Building Blocks KAL that will run all year

Watch the video below to see our highlights of 2022!

MKC is now closed

>> Click here to join the waitlist <<

MKC DIVERSITY BURSARIES

We are delighted to introduce the MKC Diversity Bursary.

A core founding mission of the MKC is to create a warm and welcoming space for everybody that promotes the craft of machine knitting and motivates and inspires everybody to get the most from their machines.  One of the ways that we can achieve this is by having a diverse membership base and opening up opportunities for all people to join, regardless of their background or circumstances.

We would like to ensure that 5% of members at any time are free to bursary applicants. 

The application process is very simple and we will be accepting applications on a trust basis so there will be no need to offer evidence to support your application - we will take your word for it! Bursaries will be awarded on a first come - first served basis and once all places have been allocated the scheme will close until the next round of signups

You can read more and register interest >> here

MKC Student Membership

We also have a student rate membership (£49) to encourage those at college or university starting out on their machine knitting journey to develop their skills by interacting with our teachers, experts and ordinary members and learning from the wealth of experience and resource that we have available within the community. You can read more and register interest >> here