Mark Ping-Chun Chen is a specialist in industrial machine knitting and programming, with expertise in Stoll machine knitting and M1 Plus programming. With a strong technical focus, Mark supports students as they develop the skills needed to translate creative ideas into precise, production-ready knitwear.

At Albion Knitting School, Mark enjoys working closely with beginners, guiding them through the foundations of programming and machine knitting while helping them build confidence step by step. He is particularly motivated by seeing students progress from initial experiments to completing a fully knitted garment from scratch.

Mark encourages patience, curiosity and persistence, emphasising that programming is a long-term craft — one that rewards dedication, experimentation and passion.