A few basic care habits can help you feel more confident about owning and using your machine.
Can I maintain my knitting machine myself? What if there’s no repair person near me?
You can learn routine care, including cleaning, lubrication, (see your manual) and checking needles and the sponge bar where applicable. If you need professional help, start with our Knitting Machine Repair Contacts and Services directory.
How Regular Care Helps
Removing lint and following your manual’s lubrication instructions helps keep the machine running smoothly. Worn needles or a deteriorated retaining sponge can affect how it knits. Regular care helps reduce problems, although wear, damage, and mechanical or electronic faults may still require repair.
Try This
- Check your machine’s manual for cleaning and lubrication instructions.
- Remove lint and yarn debris from accessible areas, and protect the machine from dust and moisture.
- Check needle condition and the sponge bar or retaining system used by your model.
- If the carriage becomes difficult to move, stop rather than forcing it. Check threading, settings, yarn suitability, and needle and sponge condition where applicable.
- For persistent problems or visible damage, contact a repair provider. Confirm that they service your model, offer remote help or accept shipped machines, and have availability.
- Before shipping, ask the provider what to send and how to pack it.
Use our directory to find providers to contact about your machine. Repair list