The Legends of Machine Knitting on YouTube.
Drum Roll please…..here they are, the Gods of machine knitting. Whether you are an old hand or a complete newbie, these are the channels not to miss….(also, youtubing is hard graft, if they have paid tier/ a buy me a coffee link or a shop please please subscribe/donate/buy, without these humans I think most of us that have tried to learn to machine knit since they stopped making the machines would still be trying to figure out how on earth we even cast on!)
Diana Sullivan
Diana is an absolute legend in the community. Her abilities to teach without making you feel stupid are outstanding, and her comprehensive beginner courses are the gold standard for anyone just starting out. We are total fan girls for Diana!
Sally Butcher
Sally’s channel is an absolute treasure trove for anyone who owns an LK150 or a Silver Reed punchcard machine. She breaks down the basics step-by-step, from casting on to decoding the carriage settings with immense patience. Sally also offers face to face tuition in Newquay UK and is the admin of the wonderful MKB facebook group.
Roberta Rose Meads
With an astonishing archive of hundreds of videos, Roberta is the go-to creator for practical, step-by-step garment construction. If you want to knit a real, wearable sweater, hat, or dickey, Roberta will show you exactly how to do it.
Creative Tien
Tien’s channel is beautifully produced and endlessly inspiring. She frequently knits on the LK150, Brother standard & bulky machines, exploring stunning lace punchcards, colorwork, and combining machine knitting with other fiber arts.
The Answer Lady Knits
Kathryn and her husband “Ask Jack” are the ultimate dynamic duo. Kathryn provides incredibly detailed pattern and technique tutorials, while Jack is the resident engineer who will teach you exactly how to deep-clean, repair, and resurrect a stuck carriage.
Susan Guagliumi
A celebrated author and former Studio/Silver Reed executive, Susan is the master of making machine knitting look like intricate hand-knitting. Her channel focuses on brilliant hand-manipulated stitches, cables, and popcorns using borrowed needles.
Knitfactoryimpl
For the tech-savvy knitter! This channel bridges the gap between traditional craft and modern engineering, featuring brilliant videos on repairing electronic machines, understanding industrial equipment, and creating modern garments.
Anna Haferman
Anna makes modern, beautiful, and highly wearable accessories and garments. Her tutorials are incredibly clean and easy to follow, making her an absolute favorite for LK150 users who want to make stylish hats, socks, and neck warmers.
The Sweater Factory (Alex)
Alex is known for brilliant, clever tricks that push the boundaries of what you can do on a machine (including circulars and flatbeds). His recent color-plating techniques have taken the community by storm!
Facebook Groups
There are a number of machine knitting facebook groups but from experience the best three to start you off are: