Ribbed Sock on Circular Knitting Machine (Part 3 of 3)

[Verasouza1000]

gostaria de saber como adquirir uma maquina desta de fazer meias obrigada

[icandyarn]

@Verasouza1000

I purchased mine from ebay. They are about 100 years old. Usually need cleaning and some restoring.

[gayatri712]

@icandyarn i stay in india...will i get such machines here ???? ur sock was wonderful ..

[icandyarn]

@gayatri712

Not likely. I purchased mine from ebay.

[foxibren]

how long does it take to learn the technique

[icandyarn]

@foxibren

It took me about a week. I'm a quick learner. It takes alot of practice.  It's really not how long it takes but how well you grasp it.

[karenleanneramel]

How many stitches in the base row when you start the sock? Could one of those NSI innovations or similar circular knitting machines be used (or not cuz the diameter is so much bigger?) Thoughts?

[icandyarn]

@karenleanneramel

I used a 72 cylinder w/ basic sock yarn. The cylinder is about 4". I don't know what a NSI is so i'm not sure if it could be used.

[AkashaOConnell]

How long does it take you to make a pair of socks, on average? This was a very interesting video. Thank you for posting. :)

[BigTerKC]

@AkashaOConnell I know you were asking icandyarn that question, but I have somewhat of an answer. I have the same machine as she does. And it sort of varies with who's using the machine, some people are naturally more adept at stuff than others.

But with my machine I can make a full length sock in about 30-40 min's depending on what sort of ribbing I want, and how many ribbing types in one sock. So, I'd say, just plain socks with a hem top is about 30 min per sock.

So, a pair of socks 1-1.5 hr.

[RateMyKnitting]

Great tutorial! Very informative!

RMK

[whydockland888]

I really enjoy your video, your sock turned out so well.

[mathesonu]

I have watched these 3 videos several times. What a great instructor. This is the best video on Youtube about sock knitting, and it created a great sock. I want to buy such a machine. What is the name of this machine. It seems to me that it could be a Legare, but which one?

[icandyarn]

@mathesonu

TY....It's a LeGare 400 with a 72 cylinder and 36 ribber. This was my first machine. I now have 5 machines all are different.

[mathesonu]

@icandyarn Thanks a lot for your reply. Now you have 5 machines......are you an instructor? Do you offer classes in your home then? I live in LA, are you near by? This would definately intrest me. By the way, what do you think of Gearhart machines? Is one better than the other? Or is it a personal preference? What about parts?  Can you find missing parts? Thanks a lot. Ursula

[elPacaManca]

I don't use a CSM, but I still found your videos very intriguing! I never knew people knit socks this way. It looks very technical, but fun and interesting (and fast I presume, once you're proficient).

[EadNomad]

beautiful sock and good craft!

[Ritercrazy]

Great work... and you teach well... thanks so much.

[purpleslady]

Loved your video. This is great for anyone who is just starting with a CSM. I have a Harmony CSM but I've come full circle. I'm going to sell my CSM because I now knit my socks again by hand.

[RAFmortis]

What is the size of that sock? It looks really big.

[icandyarn]

They really weren't big. I think they were a ladies average/Medium...

[KECNYC]

man, that was a beautiful sock.

[babyjenks1784]

I am fascinated by this machine and I am curious about the history of it. Is this something people would have in their homes to knit socks for themselves, would only the very rich own one and have their ladies maids knit the socks for them? Would this be for people having a business out of their home knitting socks to sell? Or would companies hire scores of women to operate these machines and mass produce socks?

[adonesjb]

Que máquina interessante! Eu nunca tinha visto uma dessas antes! =)

Abraço do brasil. xD

[jenimomma]

Your video has been very helpful. I just got my CSM last week and I'm learning how to use it now. We're wondering about your row counter. We can't find anything like it. Can you tell me it's brand or where you found it?

[laminathegreat]

WOW! Thank you so much for this! I just bought a CSM from a friend and this has been a huge elp!!

[greygrey2003]

That was awesome!  Where can I get a machine like that?

[gabrieleneuschwander]

you are a very good instructor!!

I have been thinking of getting a machine (that probably won't be easy in itself..) and I would like to know if I could use my homespun wood with a maching like this.

[stuartylad]

This video was great!

My partner and I REALLY want one of those machines!

[mgmt357]

This is one of the best instructional videos on the making of a sock on a sockknitting machine and I should know because I have them all. The instructor provides clear and concise directions including where to start and stop on the cylinder and use of the ribber. Up to now, I have not attempted to use my ribber but with the use of this video, I am up for it! Thanks.

[nguyenxloan]

Thank you! I made my first ribbed sock by following this video. It took a long time to get used to putting in and taking out the ribber needles, but it is worth it. I just graduated from making mock hemmed socks to real socks. The audio instructions are clear and the video tapeing is excellent.

[retiredrn]

I have looked and the icandyarn CMS video, pts 1 thru 3 several times. The videos are very clear and easy to see. The teacher is very clear in her presentation and shows how to do each step beautifully. This video is a must for all CSM crankers. I hope this lady does more videos on different techniques (ex: making argyle and other patterned socks. Thank you so much for making these videos.

Margaret Whitmire, San Antonio, TX

[borrealous]

where can i get one????? I did'nt have any trouble with audio

[Joodster]

Fabulous series. I got a sock machine from an auction--still not sure I have all the pieces but nice to know that there's a good "how to" when I get it cleaned up and running!

(I had no trouble with the audio)

[laghezz0]

The Audio doesn't Play & when it does there is only a FEW Seconds of Video & Sound.

What Can be done to View & Hear the Video ?

Thanks