About Us
The Guild of Machine Knitters was launched on 5th March 1998 following
research and efforts by Frank Dineen. The Guild is run on an entirely voluntary
basis by machine knitters for machine knitters and all those interested
in the craft, present and future.
Aims of the Guild:
- To increase awareness of machine knitting as a craft.
- To organize exhibitions by knitters for all those interested in the
craft.
- To encourage and maintain a high standard of craftsmanship.
- To encourage a sense of awareness of texture, colour, design and fitness
for purpose.
- To foster these aims for individual knitters by the award of certificate
of quality of work through our annual competitions.
- To organize Guild Days and Workshops.
- To liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that we all work
together for the greater good of the craft.
- To foster links between UK clubs and groups overseas.
- To ensure greater media awareness.
By doing all of these things and more, it is hoped to strengthen bonds
between clubs, groups, individual knitters, manufacturers and suppliers,
thus ensuring that the craft continues into the future strong and in good
heart. It is also important to gain from the media and the general public
the recognition that machine knitting is a genuine craft in its own right.
Please note: The Guild is a group of
like minded people who want to further the craft of machine knitting. If
you are looking for someone to knit for you or would like to knit for someone
please select Employment from the menu. To advertise on our website please
select For Sale/Wanted from the menu. To advertise in our newsletter please
contact pr@guild-mach-knit.org.uk.
