There's a real divide when it comes to yarn — and acrylic seems to sit right in the middle of it. Yes, wool is wonderful. Natural fibres absolutely have their place. But let's give acrylic its due too — it's washable, affordable, consistent on the machine, and can produce genuinely lovely results. I think a bit of fibre snobbery creeps in sometimes, and it can leave newer knitters feeling like their stash "doesn't count" if it's not natural fibre. That's such a shame, because the best yarn is the one that gets you knitting. Where do you stand?

I was scrolling through social media and spotted that Skool had been promoting Machine Knitting Hub in their own advertising. I genuinely had no idea it was coming. No warning, no heads up — just a lovely surprise out of nowhere. I'll be honest, it made me a bit emotional. This community is something I'm pouring real care into — built for beginners, built for the "stuck," built for anyone who's ever looked at their machine and thought I really should get back to that. Seeing Skool notice it — and think it worth sharing — feels like a real nudge to keep going. Thank you for being here in these early days. You're the reason it's worth building. 🧶

You made it — and I am genuinely thrilled you're here. You're one of the very first founder members ever to join Machine Knitting Hub, and that means something. This is the real, honest, tangles-and-all version of building something together. This is a space designed to help you take your next step — at your own pace, in a way that fits around everything else life has going on. Whether you're completely new to machine knitting, or you've been stuck at the same point for longer than you'd like to admit — you're exactly who this community is for. Inside you'll find: ✨ Thoughtful, friendly conversations ✨ Practical support and honest answers about machine knitting ✨ Resources that meet you where you actually are — not where you think you should be No rushing. No silly questions. Just makers helping makers move forward. Before anything else, come and say hello 👋 Keep it simple — just tell us: → What make and model of machine do you have (or are thinking of getting)? → One thing you'd love help with Your next step: 1️⃣ Head to the Classroom and click 👉 Start Here — Level 1 2️⃣ Then introduce yourself in the comments below — I read every single one 🧡 This is only the beginning 🤍 I'm so glad you're here. Jan x

One of the things I love most about the MkH is that we're all at different points in our machine knitting journey — and that's exactly what makes this space so special. From those who are just dreaming about getting a machine, to makers who've been knitting for years and are ready to take things further. ✅ Knowing where you're at helps me shape the posts, tips, and challenges so they actually feel useful and relevant to you. So — where are you right now? 👇