SEPTEMBER SEMINAR for MACHINE KNITTERS 2026

SEPTEMBER SEMINAR for Machine Knitters

Saturday September 18-19, 2026

10-5 each day

Classes held in the yarn rooms and shops at Rocking Horse Farm Knitshop in St. Cloud, Minnesota

Classes for Beginning Machine Knitters

Classes for Advanced Machine Knitters

Technology Demonstrations

Yarn & Equipment Sales

2 days of machine knitting classes.

Pre-registration for specific classes is not required.

No need to bring your knitting machine to this event.

Registration limited to 25 attendees to maintain small class sizes.

Demonstrators will be teaching on these machines and accessories: standard machine, ribber, Brother electronic machines (programming), Silver Reed electronic machines (computer aided knitting), punchcard machines, mid-gauge or bulky machines, lace carriage, Intarsia Carriage, Garter Carriage.

Class topics will include: cast-on and bind off choices, pattern design, embellishments and edgings, design motifs, seams and finishing techniques, machine knit lace fabrics, tuck fabrics, 2 color Fairisle fabrics. A special session will focus on the Garter Carriage attachment. A session about care and maintenance of knitting machines will be scheduled. There are also several Basic Beginner sessions scheduled.

A schedule will be given each morning so participants can choose classes. Changing classes at the last minute is allowed.

See behind the scenes at Rocking Horse Farm Knitshop where knitting machines are cleaned and patterns are created and edited for Machine Knitting Inspiration magazine.

Join us on a “Yarn Tour” through the yarn rooms where Carole Wurst will discuss appropriate yarns for the knitting machine using her decades of experience in the industry.

Also: a round table discussion on Sweater Construction or Ribbing and Ribbing Alternatives. Bring your favorite pattern, questions, or techniques to share.

Bring a CONTEST ENTRY: Two categories: adult sweater, or wearable accessory. Items must include machine knitting (can be hybrid - with hand work or crochet) and made in the past 3 years.

Lodging suggestions:

AmericInn by Wyndham 320-426-1800

Country Inn & Suites 320-259-8999

More: St. Cloud Convention Bureau www.visitstcloud.com

Travel suggestions:

St. Cloud is served by Amtrak and STC Regional Airport

or MSP International

Registration fee includes seminar packet, free yarn gift, classes and demonstrations, round table discussions, Saturday Afternoon 5 & 10 Sale of cone yarn, patterns, accessories, cards, books.

A soup Lunch is provided, or bring a bag lunch.

Also check out other Workshops in Waite Park, Contests in Waite Park.