EU Based Suppliers
Whilst these are all based in the EU, bear in mind that many do serve internationally. If the language is a barrier you can right click to use Google translate, or if you run on chrome you can click on your top tool bar and choose “translate”.
breimachinewinkel.nl
Based in: The Netherlands
Supplier Type: General
The retail sister-site to Breimachinerepareren, Breimachinewinkel is a highly specialised shop offering professionally reconditioned knitting machines. Rather than a general craft store, they focus entirely on machine knitting, carrying an impressive, ever-changing stock of fully tested Brother, Passap, and Silver Reed machines (spanning manual, punchcard, and electronic models).
Because they are repair experts first, every machine they sell has been stripped, serviced, and test-knitted before it goes out the door. Beyond the machines themselves, they are a fantastic European supplier for machine knitting yarn on cones, hard-to-find spare parts, and digital accessories like DesignaKnit 9 software and Brother/Passap USB link cables. They also offer in-person machine knitting lessons!
Breimachinerepareren.nl
Based in: The Netherlands
Supplier Type: Repairs & Servicing
Based in Rotterdam and serving the Netherlands and Belgium, Breimachinerepareren is a highly specialized repair and maintenance service for machine knitters. Catering to everyone from beginners to professional fashion academies, they offer deep cleaning, fixed-price servicing, and targeted repairs for both mechanical and complex electronic faults.
They are absolute experts with Brother, Passap, Silver Reed, and Toyota machines (including those tricky KG “snail” carriages and electronic models like the E6000 or KH970). A standout feature is their dedicated pick-up and drop-off service, which is a lifesaver if you cannot transport your machine to their workshop. (Note: They also run an sister site, Breimachinewinkel.nl, for purchasing refurbished machines, parts, and yarn!)
France Général Machines à Coudre (FGMC)
Based in: France
Supplier Type: New Machines & General
France Général Machines à Coudre is primarily a massive industrial and domestic sewing machine supplier based in France, but they maintain a surprisingly robust, dedicated “Machines à Tricoter” (Knitting Machines) department.
They are an excellent European retail source for purchasing brand-new Silver Reed machines straight out of the box—regularly stocking models like the mid-gauge LK150, the standard gauge SK280 and electronic SK840, as well as the chunky SK155. They also supply the matching SRP60N ribbers and YC6 colour changers. Beyond new machines, their online store holds a fantastic array of essential day-to-day spares, including packs of replacement needles, claw weights, cast-on combs, yarn winders, and even DesignaKnit USB link cables. Because they are a large-scale commercial supplier, they offer reliable stock levels and fast European shipping.
Ets Stecker
Based in: Belgium
Supplier Type: New Machines & Repairs
Ets Stecker (Belgium / Worldwide)
Based in Bertrix, Belgium, Ets Stecker is a massive, highly trusted family-run retailer that has been serving the sewing and knitting community for four generations. While they sell everything from heavy-duty industrial sewing machines to overlockers, they maintain a dedicated, incredibly well-stocked “Machine Knitting” department.
They are a brilliant European source for purchasing brand-new knitting machines and ribber attachments. Their true value to the community, however, lies in their massive inventory of spare parts, specialized accessories, and knitting software. Because they are a large-scale operation, they hold live stock and offer fast global shipping. They also have an in-house workshop with their own technicians who test machines before sale and offer direct repair and maintenance services!
Note: The site is written in French, if you are a non French speaker and your browser doesn’t automatically translate the page, look for the flag icon on their site or right-click to ‘Translate to English’
Because they are a large-scale commercial supplier, they offer reliable stock levels and fast European shipping.
Fonty – Filature de Rougnat
Based in: France
Supplier Type: Yarns
Based in the heart of France, Fonty (Filature de Rougnat) is a historic spinning mill renowned for its exceptionally high-quality, natural, and ethically sourced fibres. While they supply traditional balls and skeins to hand knitters, they are a hidden gem for machine knitters because they also offer a selection of their beautiful yarns directly on 250g cones.
Brothershopen
Based in: Sweden
Supplier Type: Machines & Parts
Based in Sweden, Brothershopen is a fantastic, highly professional retailer with a dedicated and deeply stocked machine knitting department. Despite the name, they are actually a primary Nordic dealer for brand-new Silver Reed equipment—stocking the mid-gauge LK150, the standard SK280 and electronic SK840, the chunky SK155, and all the matching ribbers and colour changers.
However, their real magic lies in their spare parts catalogue. They carry a massive inventory of replacement parts for both classic Brother and Silver Reed machines. Whether you need fresh needles, replacement sponge bars, blank punchcards, or even major replacement parts like main beds and carriages, they likely have it. They also feature a dedicated section for second-hand machines and are a great source for DesignaKnit software and digital link cables!
Strickmaschinen Onken
Based in: Germany
Supplier Type: General
Based in Cologne, Germany, Strickmaschinen Onken is an absolute institution in the machine knitting community. Operating as both a massive wholesaler and retailer, this long-standing business is a treasure trove of machines, books, design software, and most importantly, incredibly hard-to-find spare parts.
While their website maintains a gloriously old-school design, do not let that fool you—their inventory is vast and highly professional. Whether you are hunting for standard replacement needles and sponge bars, or complex mechanical components and accessories for classic Brother, Silver Reed, and Passap machines, Onken likely has it sitting in their warehouse. Because they operate on such a large scale, they are a highly reliable source and happily offer international shipping, making them a true lifeline for knitters across the globe.
Xoxkn.it & Aula Maglia
Based in: Italy
Supplier Type: General & Learning
Run by the wonderful Donatella out of Italy, Xoxkn.it is a fantastic hybrid resource offering both a comprehensive retail shop and a dedicated online learning academy. The retail side of the site is deeply stocked with essential consumables, spare parts, and accessories for classic Brother, Silver Reed, Singer, and Toyota machines. Whether you are hunting for replacement sponge bars, fresh needles, carriages, or punchcards, her shop is a brilliant European source.
Beyond the hardware, Donatella runs Aula Maglia (The Knitting Classroom)—a virtual academy offering highly structured online video courses specifically for Brother single-bed and double-bed (ribber) machines. She offers full subscriptions as well as individual course modules, alongside a lovely selection of both free and paid PDF garment patterns!