Having everything easily accessible is extremely helpful, and Linda and Roxana have this down to a science. Two types of stands are utilized in order to give prospective knitters ideas on what they might like to use in their own situation. The baskets on Roxana's (TM)Bench n Vice hold tools as well as keep yarns organized. There is even room on the far end for a ball winder, which Roxana finds an essential tool for sock knitters. That particular type of bench will facilitate two machines, one on each side.
       Linda has a plastic container holding a ball of yarn which feeds up through the top to prevent tangling and to keep the yarn from catching on nearby objects when confined to small spaces. Linda's stand is constructed from a barstool which has had the seat altered to accept the sock machine in a balanced position. Cup hooks have been added for holding tools, the ribber when not in use, extra weights, the knitted set-up bonnet, and other items.
       A desk organizer is helpful for pens, hand tools, scissors, pliers, screwdriver, etc.
       A waste basket is always a necessary item, and it is helpful to use a plastic bag lining the basket so you can discard the contents easily. That also enables the basket to then be used for storage as needed when packing up to leave.
       In addition to socks, the display may be enhanced with other items that can be made on the sock machine. Although it cannot be seen behind Linda, a stocking cap was on display.
       These knitters have several stands available, as they give knitting lessons with the sale of a machine and also have group "knit-in" sessions that last three days. It is helpful for beginners to see different ideas in order to decide how to best individualize and utilize their own personal space later.
       Stands may be fitted with a light, water bottle holder, containers for literature and business card hand-outs, oil, paint brush holder (for dusting off machines), wisk broom & dustpan, fly swatter, towel, eyeglass container, etc.--in other words, everything but the kitchen sink!
       The unique feature you can't see in the picture is that Roxana and Linda NAME each of their machines and can describe the machine's personality to a T. Each of Roxana's machines has its own "mascot" (a primate), and Linda's has a hippo.
       To benefit newcomers to knitting machines, Roxana has produced instructional videos which Linda has assisted in recording. These have proven to be an asset to beginners and veterans alike, as Roxana has several techniques demonstrated which are not available in the old manuals that sometimes accompany machines.
       Although many items can be knitted on the sock machine, and Roxana has a never-ending list of ideas, demonstrations are always done using the traditional sock in order to preserve the historical element of these machines. However, it's very evident that these gals are as much into "making history" as they are preserving it. Their advice is to learn from the past, but utilize the future to explore new ideas. There's always a standard challenge to see what else someone can do besides socks. Believe it or not, the list is just about endless!