The gold standard. Offices in Germany, China, Japan, USA, and Italy offer week-long intensive courses. Cost: ~$2,500–$4,000 USD per person. Includes official manual and software trial license.
The primary objective of any structured M1 Plus course—whether offered by Stoll’s own academy (now part of Karl Mayer) or certified technical colleges—is to bridge the gap between theoretical knit construction and industrial execution. An untrained user may see the software as a daunting interface of grids, color codes, and machine codes (M1 to M9). Through professional training, however, the user learns to see the software as a logical mapping of needle actions, yarn carriers, and racking movements. stoll m1 plus training
A comprehensive curriculum typically begins with the Fundamentals module, covering the creation of basic shapes (e.g., a sleeve or body panel), the definition of stitch types (loop, tuck, float, and transfer), and the setup of yarn carriers. Without this foundation, even minor machine stoppages become costly troubleshooting sessions. Training ensures that a technician can generate a clean, error-free machine file (typically a .sto or .kni file) that runs efficiently at full production speed. The gold standard
From a professional standpoint, Stoll M1 Plus training is a career accelerator. In the textile hubs of Germany, Italy, China, and the United States, employers explicitly list “M1 Plus proficiency” as a prerequisite for knitting technicians, pattern engineers, and even product developers. Holding a certificate from a recognized training provider (such as the Stoll Academy or a partner university) signals that a candidate can work independently, from a designer’s technical sketch to a final production-ready program. Includes official manual and software trial license
Moreover, as the knitwear industry shifts toward on-demand manufacturing and seamless 3D knitting (e.g., whole-garment shoes, automotive interior panels, medical compression wear), the M1 Plus ecosystem is the control center. Those who invest in ongoing training—learning updates, new add-on modules for digital yarn libraries, or integration with PLM software—remain indispensable in an otherwise automating industry.