It has been five years of rescuing vintage knitting machines, servicing machines for customers, and learning something new every day. I am excited to announce that in the Fall of 2026, we are opening a small retail shop in Escondido, CA.
Still selling parts and machines (on the website and in person), still servicing machines at our offsite location, but now we will have room for you to come and take small in-person classes, try working machines to decide what you want to buy, and shop in comfort in our North San Diego location (Escondido off the I-15 at Center City Parkway).
Thank You for Your Support
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our customers and supporters who have been with us throughout this journey. Your trust and encouragement mean the world to us.
How can you help?
Transitioning to the new plan has been a challenge of red tape and new things to learn. Through it all, the support of a continuous flow of customers has meant everything to us. You can keep supporting the Knitting Machine Shop by:
- Share the website — most of our new business is by personal referral.
- Get your machines serviced — Get ready for Fall Knitting now, get your tune-up.
- Interact with the socials — on Instagram and Facebook a little engagement goes a long way towards building our community.
- Stay tuned — for updates on our new space and upcoming events.
Thank you for your patience: Once we're open, we'll be able to offer more personalized service and hands-on experiences. Please reach out and let us know the best way we can help you get the most from your knitting machine.
We are planning to offer classes soon, starting with Knitting Machine Care, and Basics of your Knitting Machine. If you are interested in teaching a class on Machine Knitting, please reach out and let's work together to make it happen.
Ready to get a machine running, or curious about the new space? Sign up for an appointment
Or reach out at susan@makelively.com
For more resources, check out our Resources page