Look here for information on YARN, such as JP Coats and Red Heart. Inc. Cotton Clouds is a mail order company that specializes in cotton yarns. Machine Knitters Source Magazine Machine Knitters Source Magazine is an excellent reference. Their web site includes patterns from their latest issue. A couple are free, the rest are available to order or download.
Site has information on knitting machine maintenance.
Also has used equipment for sale. They have online ordering and carry supplies for knitting, crocheting, lace making and beading. Also have classes available. Dealer for both Brother and Passup knitting machines. Clearwater Knits Irene Woods' web site.