After I got comfortable with cranking out tubes and making heels and toes, I tried my first pair of socks.
I found some great support in the Erlbacher Gearhart Ravelry Group, which is quite active, and also in the Circular Sock Machine Knitters 2.0 Facebook group. Thanks You can see more details on my Ravelry project page.
Im enjoying your videos and have subscribed to your channel. These socks fit well in the foot (I finally found my magic number for rounds in the foot) and the mock rib held the socks up surprisingly well. You can see my recipe for this sock on my Ravelry project page. I have still had some issues with getting the right size, but I think thats due to variances in yarn stretchiness.
This video is a demonstration of this type of sock and it was really useful to watch although not meant as an instructional video. You can see that document in view only format here Ill be adding to it and reorganizing it as I continue to learn.
I am going to go thru your document later and enjoy what you have put together. #socks #socktober #socktober2019 #csm #circularsockmachine #erlbachergearhart #speedster #socksofinstagram #handcrankedsocks #handmadesocks #knitsocks, A post shared by amy sanders (@raine137) on Oct 14, 2019 at 10:22am PDT, Sock machine in action. I dropped a couple of stitches for a couple of rounds on one sock and didnt notice till they had already repaired themselves, so I caught them with a safety pin and made a repair after the sock was off the machine.
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Here is my Sock Log sheet that I use for every pair of socks I make: Ive also created a foot sizing worksheet to determine how many rows to knit for the foot to get a correct size. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved .
These are a present so mums the word. I used the socklet recipe given by Jocelyn in her fiberdev blog. crazymokes
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Embroidered CSM machine dust covers and drip floor mats: the custom color of my machine is Orchid Lavendar from Prismatic Powder. #csm #sockmachine #circularsockmachine #erlbachergearhart #speedster, A post shared by amy sanders (@raine137) on Oct 4, 2019 at 11:31am PDT, New CSM user here. I used this video to make the mock rib and this video to finish the hem.
I used this video to learn how to make the hung hem and I used the manual that came with my machine andthis video to make a quick and easy heel.
There are a few things that Ive read about but havent found a good explanation for yet.
I have not revisited this form since last year so use at your own risk.
Finally, this video helped me to Kitchener stitch the toes. Thank you. I picked the simplest pattern possible ashortie sock with no ribbing. Here is that form.
I have just purchased a speedster but have been cranking on antique machines for 5 years. WordPress Theme | Hi Im Jan(Rav flossr) and love your document you created for the CSM. 16
It fits really well and is surprisingly comfortable in a shoe. The manual that came with the machine has lots of the basics, but some things are better explained in the companys videos and in videos by other crankers. Learning to use a circular sock machine requires some detective work.
My third pair of socks allowed me to try the final techniques I was interested in learning right away toe up socks and mock rib stitch. Hope to meet you at a crank in.
I made them a little too long for my foot.
You can see more details for this sock on my Ravelry page.
Web Hosting Bluebook Oct I have 3 Old Gearharts and 1 Canadian Autoknitter. I started my adventures setting up the machine and doing lots of tubes and sample heels.
And I love making socks. For the most part, I used this video by Jenny Deters and followed it step by step. And finally, once I figure out the optimal tension of a yarn, I have a log to jot it down, along with other yarn specifics, such as yardage per 100g, how many rows per inch, foot rows (for me), etc. Yes myself and my hubby are obsessed with these machines.
I also watched the Erlbacher Gearhart videos specifically about using my ribber to get started. I also started a Google Doc where Ive been collecting names of methods with informational links as well hints and tips that seem useful. Still, its a good resource just for learning how to make the right size (even if more testing is needed).
Would you please consider discussing your soft weights and maybe demonstrate how you made them. Its the 14th so Im super behind but I carry on. I made these just a tad short.
Next, I decided to make friends with my ribber. These socks are loose around the ankles but comfortable in the foot. Jan, First Adventures with a Hand Crank Circular Sock Machine, the socklet recipe given by Jocelyn in her fiberdev blog, this video to learn how to make the hung hem, This video is a demonstration of this type of sock, this video helped me to Kitchener stitch the toes, the Erlbacher Gearhart videos specifically about using my ribber. The Circular Sock Knitting Machine Society, these magic clips to pop on the cam shaft, Acrylic hand turned CSM handles: seek out Celeste Angello in the FB group, Counter weight for CSMs who have custom handles installed: seek out David Huelster in the FB group. As a combination Christmas/birthday present last week, my dear mother in law gave me an Erlbacher Gearhart Circular Sock Machine. This sock has ribbing on the top of the foot but is stockinette on the sole and its fully ribbed around the leg.
Heres a handy dandy link page for sourcing just about anything I refer to in my sock making videos: Files I made for tracking / planning my sock making: Socks no.
My machine is a Speedster, named so because it has a 1:1 gear ratio one turn of the handle equals one turn of the carriage. I used this video and this video to make the toe and then used the heel Ive been using for the other projects.
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