Would it roast you for walking away mid-row for 'just five minutes' and coming back an hour later? Would it thank you for finally cleaning the needle bed? Would it file a complaint about the acrylic you keep forcing through it when you know wool is its love language? Be honest — your machine has opinions. Give your machine a voice — what's the one thing it would say to you right now, good or bad?

"Oh what a tangled web I weave !"🕸 Today's disaster 😑 😪 Fear not I will try again tomorrow.

Curious what everyone's knitting on! Drop a comment and let me know: 🔴 Brother ⚪ Silver Reed / Knitmaster / Singer / Studio 🟢 Toyota 🔵 Passap 🟡 A mix of makes ⚫ Still saving/deciding on my first machine! No wrong answers — I've knitted on a fair few over 30 years and they all have their quirks. Just want to get a feel for what's in the MKH community so I can make sure the tips and troubleshooting land right for you. Comment below! 👇

I know life gets busy, and it's easy to join a community and then... never quite make it past the welcome post. No judgement here — that's exactly why I made this. I've put together a short video walking through the classroom: what's in there, how it's organised, and where to start if you're not sure. It only takes a short while to watch, but it'll save you a lot of scrolling. → See exactly what's inside the classroom, from Getting Started right through to Troubleshooting Your Machine → Find out where to go first if you're feeling a bit lost → Get a proper look at the checklists, guides and patterns that are already there waiting for you If you've been meaning to dig in but haven't quite got round to it, this is your sign. Pop the kettle on and give it a watch — I promise it's worth five minutes of your time. ❓ Any questions or suggestions (I'm constantly trying to tidy up and make everything easier to access) for the classroom please do pop them below 👇

If the yarn end isn't anchored properly at cast on, the first few stitches can unravel and the whole cast on can come undone mid-row. 𝗙𝗶𝘅: Always hold the yarn tail down at the side of the machine for the first two or three rows, or wrap it around the leg of the table. Or, secure with a peg. A quick habit that prevents a lot of unravelling. For more quick tips go to the classroom