Machine Knitting Camp 2026 – April Session at Rocking Horse Farm – Saint Cloud, MN

Machine Knitting Camp is an excellent way to enjoy machine knitting in the company of other knitting machine enthusiasts!

It’s like a retreat in a casual, homespun setting but with comprehensive hands-on experiences.

Expect to return home with complete knitted items or the inspiration to finish the projects you started.

Bring:

-knitting machine and tools labeled with your name (or contact us to reserve a machine)

-snacks to share

-a smile

We provide:

-tables, chairs & electricity-Instructors and Knitting Machine Mentors

-optional classes

-some one-on-one time with you and your knitting machine with an Instructor

-Knitting Machine Oil & cleaning supplies

-patterns & yarn are available for purchase on site

-extra needles, tools, weights, yarn, and supplies are available for purchase on site

-Opening Ceremony (Thursday): meet other knitters

-Closing Ceremony (Saturday): share what you learned

Each day begins with set-up or meeting other knitters at 10:00am.

Instructors will help everybody get started on Thursday morning with a Knitting Machine TLC session (new sponge bars, cleaning brush and oil available for purchase on site).

Each day will have a 1 hour break for lunch. Sessions resume after lunch break with “Table Talk” which is a Camp tradition: a 15 minute round table discussion about topics like yarn, seaming techniques, or knitting machine experiences.

Knitting on your own or informal classes continue until 6:00pm each day.

Optional classes during 2026 Camp will include a Basic Beginner option and a Camp Project option. Classes for the Basic Beginner option include: textured cowl, stocking hat, tuck stitch dishcloth, Picot-Edge socks and Sideways Knit Sweater. Classes for the 2026 Camp Project option include: Child Size Drop Shoulder Sweater pattern with a hem edge trim and ribbed neck and sleeves. This is designed as a practice sweater to be able to go home and make one in your custom size.

Knitters are also welcome to work on your own project.

Instructors: Carole Wurst and J. Wurst

Knitting Machine Mentors may be available to provide extra help if needed, on a limited “as-available” basis. You may need to wait if everyone needs help at the same time!

Camp is held inside the Knitshop at Rocking Horse Farm, so please limit the amount of extra items brought in to the space. Some Camp attendees will be knitting next to yarn shelves, so plan to be immersed in fiber-y goodness while you are attending Camp. This includes both natural (wool) and man-made fibers.

Passap machine owners or Circular Sock Machine owners should contact us beforehand to ensure adequate space and project availability. We may limit attendees for these machines.

Registration is very limited for this event. Cost includes classes, instructors, project and pattern packet to take home, a copy of “Machine Knitting Inspiration”, and special yarn sales only for Camp attendees.

Lodging suggestions:

AmericInn by Wyndham 320-426-1800

Country Inn & Suites 320-259-8999

more options at www. visitstcloud.com

Travel suggestions:

St. Cloud is served by Amtrak and STC Regional Airport or MSP International

Printable registration form:

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____February 24-26 Session

____March 24-26 Session

____April 23-25 Session

____June 16-18 Session

____Oct. 27-29 Session

Each session is a repeat.

Attendees are welcome to attend more than one session and repeat.

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE/EMAIL

___I am bringing my own machine

___I would like to use Rocking Horse Farm’s machine (limited availability)

Registration is accepted on Eventbrite. As an alternative registration option print and mail this form. Please make checks payable to Carole Wurst -or- send PayPal to knitshop.rockinghorsefarm@gmail.com

Rocking Horse Farm, 25636 County Road 74, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301-9293