I found this article so interesting reading that some athletes brought their knitting to the games to "unwind"... https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/10/ben-ogden-cross-country-skiing-olympics-knitting ❤️🏂🏒⛷️⛸️🥇🥈🥉🧶🧶🧶❤️

As our community continues to grow, it’s important to me that we protect what makes this space special — supportive, safe, and focused on Circular Machine Knitting. Because of that, I’m excited to officially welcome four new admins to our team: ✨ @Julie Findleton ✨ @Paul Brown ✨ @Suzane Mesheau ✨ @Ruby Dack They’ve generously stepped in to help support the community in some very important ways, including: • Keeping the community safe by removing scammers, spammers, and anyone here with the wrong intentions • Hosting Crafting Hours • Answering questions and offering support • Helping new members feel welcomed and encouraged This step allows me to stay focused on creating patterns, courses, challenges, and content — while knowing the heart of this community is being well cared for. 💬 A quick note from my heart: If you’re reading this and wondering, “What about me?” — please know this is not a closed circle. As we continue to grow, I fully expect to expand the team again. There are so many incredible members here, and there will be future opportunities to step into leadership and support roles. Thank you for being part of a community that looks out for one another and helps keep this a place where knitters can learn, grow, and feel at home. With gratitude, Kim 💛🧶

I will be doing the crochet borders class this Friday at 9 am EST (NewYork, Toronto). If you go to the calendar tab, you will see it in your time zone. I will be teaching some crochet basics, and then how to create a foundation row around your work, and a simple pattern to make a nice border. You will be trying this with Kim as she does it, so please have a test tube of 52 rows, knitted and closed on both ends using a 4-weight acrylic yarn. You will also need some more of the same yarn and a 5mm H8 crochet hook for this course. If you are a Premium or VIP member, this is included in your membership. If you are a free member, you can upgrade for less than a hamburger meal each month by clicking here: https://www.skool.com/circular-machine-knitting/plans (Click Join Premium or Join VIP for annual pricing). Your membership includes: ✅Access to the complete pattern library of close to 50 patterns, including iCord projects ✅Courses and classes to increase your skills and what you can make on the machine ✅Crafting hours where you can come and get to know the other members, work on your projects and ask questions and get live help and support. Think about it. How much have you spent on yarn you ended up not using or you tried a project and it didn't work wasting both time and money. When you are a Premium or VIP member, you will have the help and support you need to successfully complete projects you can present with pride.

Beginner iCord Yarn Wire Art This week’s new pattern is something a little different — and a perfect beginner iCord project. The Bound by Love Heart is a simple, continuous iCord design that’s shaped into a heart and displayed in a shadow box. It’s clean, meaningful, and incredibly satisfying to make. 🧶 Why this is a great project: - Beginner-friendly iCord technique - One continuous line — no complicated shaping - A beautiful way to turn yarn into meaningful home décor - Perfect as a gift or personal keepsake This project is ideal if: - You’re new to iCord - You want a quick win - You love projects that feel finished and special 📍 Where to find it: Premium & VIP Members: You already have access as part of your membership.➡️ Go to the Classroom Tab → iCord Patterns → iCord Wire Art → Bound By Love Heart Shadowbox 🔒 Free Members: This pattern is part of the Premium & VIP library. You can upgrade to get access to this project and the entire pattern library, plus classes and course by upgrading here. https://www.skool.com/circular-machine-knitting/plans ✨ Upgrade options: - $14 USD/month — about the cost of one pattern - $99 USD/year — best value if you love having continuous projects to work on If you make one, please post a photo — I would LOVE to see your version and color choices 💜 — Kim

This community has grown into something really special — supportive, welcoming, encouraging, and honestly… cozy 💛So now it’s time for us to give ourselves a new name. This name would be how we refer to ourselves internally (inside the community), while I continue using Circular Machine Knitting as the official name for our Skool, YouTube, and Google to increase search visibility. That part helps new knitters find us — this part helps us feel like us. Think of it as: • Circular Machine Knitting = how people discover us • This name = who we are together Please vote for the one that feels most like home and the warmth, belonging, and the spirit of our community. Thank you for helping shape what we’re building together 💛 Can’t wait to see what you choose! ⬇️ VOTE BELOW ⬇️ 🧵 The Cozy Creators 🧶 The Cozy Crew 🧣 The Cozy Circle There’s no wrong answer here — this is about warmth, belonging, and the spirit of our community. Thank you for helping shape what we’re building together 💛 Can’t wait to see what you choose!