I’m so glad you’re here. This community was created to help circular machine knitters move from overwhelmed and confused… to confident creators finishing projects they’re proud of. Whether you’re brand new to machine knitting or have been cranking for years, you’re in the right place. 📌 Your First Steps To get started, here are the first things I recommend: 1️⃣ Watch the Beginner’s Course (CMK or iCord depending on what you’re learning) 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the community feed Tell us: - What machine you use (Addi, Sentro, etc.) - Your experience level - What you’re excited to learn - 3️⃣Participate and earn rewards by liking and commenting on other's posts. 💛 As you engage in the community and earn points, you’ll begin unlocking rewards starting at Level 2. You can see all of the rewards in the Classroom section. 💛 Our Community Culture We work hard to keep this a supportive, spam-free community where everyone feels comfortable asking questions and sharing their projects. A few quick reminders: • No spam or outside promotions • Be kind and supportive to other members • While we love all crafts, please keep posts focused on Circular Machine Knitting except for our Show & Tell Post on Sunday. This helps keep the community helpful and easy to navigate for everyone. 🧶 Membership Options Everyone starts with Standard (Free) membership which includes: • Access to the community • The Beginner’s Circular Machine Knitting Course with 2 Patterns • The Beginner’s iCord Course If you want access to more patterns and learning, you can upgrade anytime. 💛 Premium $1usd a month or $10usd a year • Beginner’s Pattern Library • Two new beginner patterns added each month • Yarn Reviews • Additional learning resources 🚀 VIP $10usd a month or $99usd a year Everything in Premium plus: • Full Pattern Library • Courses and advanced classes • Crafting hours with the admin team • Design and business training • Strategy support VIP is where many members go when they want to deeply expand their skills, design their own projects, or even start turning their knitting into income.

Let's talk about something every knitter can relate to... THE COST OF YARN! 😂🧶 We all love beautiful yarn, but those costs can add up FAST, especially when you're making larger projects, knitting gifts or creating items to sell! And just because yarn looks like a bargain doesn't necessarily mean it's the most economical choice for your project. 🎥 In this video, we're talking about yarn costs and how to get more value for your money! ▶️ WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/saAF2qOnLqg Whether you're knitting for fun, family or profit, understanding your yarn costs can help you make smarter choices and stretch your crafting budget further! ❤️ LET'S TALK YARN SAVINGS! I'm curious... 💰 What's your favourite way to save money on yarn? Do you watch for sales, buy in bulk, shop clearance racks or have a secret source for great deals? 👇 SHARE YOUR BEST YARN-SAVING TIP IN THE COMMENTS! You might just help another CMK member save some money on their next project! BECAUSE MORE YARN FOR LESS MONEY MEANS MORE KNITTING! 🧶😂❤️

MY FIRST ANNIVERSARY GIFT TO YOU IS HERE! 🎁❤️🧶 To celebrate CMK's FIRST BIRTHDAY, I wanted to give something special back to the wonderful community that has made this past year so amazing! Introducing the COZY SANTA CHRISTMAS BLANKET! 🎅🎉 And the BEST part? IT'S COMPLETELY FREE FOR EVERYONE! That's right! Whether you're a Standard (Free), Premium or VIP member, this pattern is yours to enjoy! ❤️ 🧶 ABOUT THE BLANKET This cheerful Santa blanket is a Beginner Plus project, perfect for those ready to take their circular machine knitting a little further! 🎅 Finished Size: Approximately 44" × 69" — actual size will vary depending on your machine and yarn tension. 🧶 Machine: Works on a 46- or 48-needle circular knitting machine. 💜 Demonstration Machine: Caydo M1 Pro. 👀 Eyes & Nose: Make them using a 22-needle circular knitting machine OR use felt instead! 🧵 iCord: You'll need approximately 32 inches of iCord. I made mine using the Caydo 1L Pro. 🎥 Instructional Video Included! 📄 Downloadable Written Pattern Included! You'll have both the video demonstration and written instructions to guide you through creating your own Santa blanket! 📍 WHERE TO FIND YOUR FREE PATTERN Head over to the Classroom Tab and follow this path: Classroom → Free Beginner's Course → Free Circular Knitting Machine Patterns → Cozy Santa Christmas Blanket 🎁 No upgrade required! This is my birthday gift to ALL CMK members! ❤️ A LITTLE THANK YOU FROM ME When I started this community a year ago, I had no idea just how special it would become. The friendships, encouragement, creativity and willingness to help one another have made CMK so much more than a place to learn circular machine knitting. And I wanted to celebrate our first anniversary by giving everyone something fun to create! I hope this Santa blanket brings a little extra warmth and Christmas cheer into your home this holiday season. 🎄❤️ 🎅 NOW I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU! Who's going to make a Cozy Santa Christmas Blanket?

Which circular knitting machine are you using most often these days? Tell us the model and what you love about it.

Hi, I was watching the granny square pattern on addi and was wodering if there is a way to create half sqares and assemble them as a faux quilted blanket ? If so how ? Thanks