How I knit my socks | Circular sock machine

[@penelopehemingway4515]

Fabulous. No chat. Just gets on with showing how it's done. Even though not a tutorial, this is clearer than some that are.

[@PineappleYarn]

Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! 😊

[@G-grandma_Army]

It’s helpful, but for someone who knows absolutely nothing, I do need to find some that walk (talk) you through and explain each step, then maybe come back to this one.

[@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST]

Your string of socks video the last two weeks inspired me to get back to my sock machine knitting. I was re-watching this as a refresher. Great video - really clear. I’m trying your method to knit the cuff off the machine on my current pair. 🧶 Cher

[@PineappleYarn]

So glad you’re knitting again! 😄

[@rosepaul9681]

Fascinating to watch. Looks like quite a learning process for a beginner. Thanks for showing what's involved.

[@jeanettemunyer3485]

The knitting machine company is lucky to have you demonstrating their product...Maybe they would sponsor you since you have helped so many see and want to purchase their product! Thank you!!

[@PineappleYarn]

Haha I wish! :) I'm glad the video has been helpful.

[@jeanettemunyer3485]

@@PineappleYarn It is very possible...You are very good at it, and it helps them sell their product...A friend of mine who sews is sponsored by a sewing machine company...Thanks again!!

[@pamelareeff758]

Thank you. This is the first machine knitting I have seen. Looked easy. But I will watch again over and over again before I try it.

[@emmarobinson-wc3lh]

I found the video most helpful and relaxing. I am a complete beginner and need to be shown how to do everything simply. Thank you.

[@daniellem905]

This looks so fun! I do not need one of these...I just need to keep repeating that. 😆

[@PineappleYarn]

Haha!! 😂 They are really a ton of fun 😇

[@kathosim501]

It’s an apocalypse money-maker, though. 😜

[@deborahknight4144]

Thanks for this great video, your captions were perfect. I found my machine a few days ago in an antique shop. It's been getting a 'spa' treatment in a pan of oil since I brought it home. Soak off the decades of gunk and mud dauber nests. When it's clean, I hope it works! I gained a great understanding just from watching you! Thanks again.

[@PineappleYarn]

Oooh what a find! 😍 Good luck!

[@gemmakls]

this was amazing to watch, what a beautiful piece of machinery! You're so lucky to be able to still purchase new ones, the English market died in the 1900s I think! I came here thinking I would buy a plastic childs one to make socks on but what a joke that would be!!!

[@PineappleYarn]

I actually have a plastic knitting machine, too, and it's a lot of fun 😆

[@nancyosullivan719]

Thanks for this look into the creation of socks. I'm just delving into circular knitting. I've ordered a 46 pin circular knitter. I haven't received yet, but I imagine it won't be my last machine. I've been looking at youtube videos to get an idea how they work. I'm glad I came across your video. Good job!

[@PineappleYarn]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy your new machine 😊

[@nancyosullivan719]

@@PineappleYarn I hope I enjoy it, too, as I ordered the 22 needle and a Sentro 48 needle, and I haven't even received my Addi large knitting machine. I'll be back!

[@wdbreezy]

@@nancyosullivan719 Hi Nancy ! I have both Sentro and Addi machines, but I’m afraid none accept fingering weight yarn meant for socks. The sock machine Marina is using is very different than either the Sentro or Addi machines, but they can make beautiful hats and other items ! You may have already learned that, but I thought I’d post for others just reading this.

[@annpollak9925]

That was way more interesting than I expected, as in, there is more hand craft to it than just cranking a tube. Thanks!

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad you liked it! When I started, I definitely thought the heel and toe just magically appeared 😅

[@saclothandashes]

Thanks for showing us how you knit your socks on the machine! I’m saving up for one so I can knit my boys and the hubby more socks. I can’t keep up with them and they love their knit socks!

[@PineappleYarn]

You are welcome! I hear you on keeping up with the sock knitting - it's a good problem to have! 😆

[@anngiammona8748]

Fascinating! I wondered how these machines worked. It does look like fun, but I do love handknitting socks even though it’s slower. Thanks for posting.

[@PineappleYarn]

Totally! It's so neat that we have different sock knitting options 😊

[@loisbrewer5864]

Love these socks Thankyou for showing me I am waiting for my sock machine to arrive

[@PineappleYarn]

You’re welcome 😊 Have fun!

[@carmelanunes5640]

Love that! I would really like one of these machines, but out of my price range

[@char1364]

How fascinating to watch you create that beautiful sock, thank you! I didn’t know until recently that there was a machine for knitting socks, such a great idea and fast! Your video was super and very informative.

[@PineappleYarn]

You are so welcome!

[@sandiboy66]

I could watch this all day. I want one so bad! Thanks for sharing!

[@PineappleYarn]

Thanks for watching!

[@shawnapalella3312]

WOW!! That is so cool! I really enjoyed watching! I have just (in the last year) taught myself to knit and am hand knitting socks. A machine like this one would be a treasure! Thank you for the video. I will be adding this machine (or one like it) to my Christmas wish list. My husband thanks you in advance!! LOL 🌼

[@PineappleYarn]

Haha! Sock knitting is the best!

[@arthurmendez3407]

Great. Simple. Straight forward, Clear. Thanks

[@PineappleYarn]

Great! I hope it was helpful!

[@Natalie-kt4uf]

Wow!! That was fantastic! I loved seeing how these socks are created! Unfortunately this has to go on my wish list! Just magic💫🎩 Thanks so much for sharing xx

[@PineappleYarn]

It is fun to watch! I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@DellJankowski]

Thank for showing how to make a heel on a sock with a circular knitting machine. Yours is the only one I truly understood and you didn't say a word. I do have a small question about the toe but I feel sure that if I watch it again I will understand how to complete. I like how you did two different socks with the first one you started at the toe and worked your way up to the top band then you added a small amount of waste material to complete the first sock and then start the second sock. Amazing! I loved your video. Perhaps you could do a video on how to make a sock from the toe first.

[@PineappleYarn]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I actually haven't machine knit a toe first sock, but I'll definitely film it if/when I learn 😊

[@fantabulastic6734]

Liked the video, I will watch again many times. Thank you

[@mollymollie6048]

This is so cool! I love knitting my own socks, and I didn’t know there was a sock knitting machine! I’d love to see if it does patterns or ribbing at all, thank so much for the video!

[@PineappleYarn]

It does have a ribber attachment, but I haven't been brave enough to try it yet!

[@kitsiemiller1782]

Love your video! Especially the written explanations! Thank you so much!

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karamelknits]

Great video, very clear! I think I have the tubes down, now to work on the short row heel. I’ve only had my Speedster for about 6 months.

[@PineappleYarn]

It sounds like you are doing so well! I felt like once I could do the tubes, the heels were not as challenging 😊

[@KellySueCJ]

I've been hand knitting sock for years! Now I'm thinking I need one of those machines!!

[@PineappleYarn]

It's a lot faster than hand knitting, for sure!

[@KellySueCJ]

@@PineappleYarn but can you do ribbing and "stitch patterns"?

[@PineappleYarn]

@@KellySueCJ You can do ribbing with a ribber, which is a separate attachment. As far as stitch patterns, I'm sure there is a way to do them, but I stick with stockinette 😊

[@sandrafoerster5999]

Thanks for sharing. Your sock is beautiful!

[@lisabatris3426]

Great video! I now understand the whole process so much better. Thank you!

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beckieclawson397]

Excellent video. Enjoyed it very much. Great tutorial.

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raycreveling1583]

I don't have the budget for a CSM but, you've inspired me to try socks on my flat bed with the ribber t knit in the round.

[@PineappleYarn]

What a great idea!

[@MsBenlane]

many years ago as a kid when i read war and peace by leo tolstoy set in 1800s russia mention was made of an old servant knitting 2 socks at once. by hand i gather, no mention of a machine. asked at knit shop, she was puzzled too.

[@tanjahageman6663]

Just got my circular knitting machine. Thanks for this video. It was really helpful!

[@PineappleYarn]

You are so welcome! Have fun!

[@julesp213]

Great video. the closeups and video presentation is excellent. thank you

[@PineappleYarn]

Thank you :) I hope it was helpful!

[@anneharrington2594]

Thank you for sharing. I am evaluating this process.

[@PineappleYarn]

You're welcome!

[@KnittingsAndSewings]

I love this! I've watched your channel before but didn't know you had a CSM. This is so cool to watch the process. I've considered getting one. I love seeing your process. Thanks so much for this well-done video.

[@chevydude658]

This is just great! I am a nee subscriber now and I am very interested in learning more about knitting machines for socks. I have wanted one for a long time but I dont know where to find one.

[@PineappleYarn]

Welcome! You can find them from Erlbacher Gearhart - erlbacherknitting.com

[@Ckjackson75]

Great video!!! Thank you for taking the time to create this!!

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@albinocavewoman]

Nice! I found and old Auto Knitter "Made in Canada" at a garage sale recently. It's missing the mast and a few other bits and bobs that I am in the midst of sourcing, so I can I play around. The one thing I have concerns about are the longevity of the socks that come off of these machines. When I hand knit socks, I like to use a rather tight gauge to ensure the fabric I produce is as tough as it can be. The stitches on CSMs, although lovely and even, definitely looks to be somewhat loose in structure and I fear will not hold up. This, I suppose, can be mitigated by manually going in and reinforcing the heels and toes, but it's something I think about. Anyway, just rambling for the algorithm.

[@PineappleYarn]

What a great find! The tension on mine can be very tight, but then the socks aren't as comfortable 🤷🏻‍♀️ One idea is to knit a tube on the machine, then hand knit the heels and toes for strength. It will be interesting to see how they wear in the future, but so far so good 😊

[@dfblake7]

Hi, thank you for your video! I purchased a vintage Auto Knitter and have managed to crank a few tubes. I haven't tackled heels and toes yet. So far I do those parts by hand. The main issue I have is figuring out the tension. I'm wondering how many stitches to the inch to aim for? The other thing I need to figure out is how to pick up a dropped stitch when it has already become a ladder! Thank you!

[@PineappleYarn]

If you have hand knit socks, then you can measure how many stitches per inch feels comfortable for you. If there are too many stitches per inch, or the tension is too tight, your socks will feel uncomfortable. As far as a dropped stitch, when I see it happen, I immediately take my weight off to stop it from unraveling further. I then use a hook, or even a needle/hook from the machine, to knit it back up. Unfortunately, if you discover it too late, there's not a lot you can do to fix it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sheinwinyee2446]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@PineappleYarn]

My pleasure!

[@sherrycarney4924]

Beautiful! Don’t know if I could ever learn the machine sequences tho. Wow!

[@PineappleYarn]

I definitely did not learn this overnight! :) It took a lot of work, for sure.

[@michaelinereed3946]

Thanks for posting this video. It’s awesome!

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ditndotsmom]

Very nice and interesting. Not sure I understand how it’s done though it was fun to watch.

[@PineappleYarn]

Thanks for watching!

[@cherylpeglow6160]

On the heel I see you picked up a bar and placed it on a needle to then knit to close the hole. Can you explain which bar and needle? It was a little quick for me to understand. Love the video!

[@tanyagray780]

It came out beautifully, just looks like a lot of work. How long did it take in real time?

[@masz10676]

Very interesting. Which process do u like the best... Do u knit for fun or do CSM for proud achievement? Great AV.

[@serahsmiles]

This is incredible! So do you reset the counter in between phases of your sock building or keep it on during the whole process?

[@GaiaCarney]

Thank you, Pineapple Yarn 🧶

[@PineappleYarn]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ahc1957]

Now that is the sock machine I want. 😃

[@PineappleYarn]

It's a lot of fun! 😆

[@allysonloper2777]

Loved Loved your video! I would love a tutorial as I'm going to purchase one. this has been very helpful. Esp with the heel and toes.

[@PineappleYarn]

I'm glad it was helpful! Have fun with your machine 😊

[@allysonloper2777]

I got my machine after about 14 week lead time! I hung them hem and now I’m on the heel. It looks like you leave 15 needles working before increasing. Does that seem right? I haven’t found in a pattern or the book that says how many needles to leave working. If somehow you see your views go up by the thousands it’s because it’s really helped me get going and I’m continually watching and replaying. Thanks for this video!!

[@wadepatton2433]

38 videos later and now I"m convinced that I need a vintage machine to make socks like I want. The plastic jobbies just aren't that capable. But with the scarcity of vintage machines, and the cost of new metal ones (thanks for leading me to those), I may just have to get needles and do it the oldest-fashioned way. Toques though, the plastic ones look fine for that.

[@PineappleYarn]

Nothing wrong with a pair of needles and knitting by hand! :)

[@deborahelle4801]

Lovely yarn

[@PineappleYarn]

Thank you!

[@WhitneyMaslak]

Fascinating!

[@PineappleYarn]

It's fun and different!

[@triciafritz7154]

That is one nifty machine. If I knew how to work it. I might invest in one. But they are so expensive I know.

[@VTgirlandherbeagles]

That is amazing, I thought you could only crank the tube and had to do the heel and toe after. My mind Is blown

[@leannegilbert5090]

Love this thank you. Does look like fun. 🙂

[@lindabrush8054]

Amazing! You make it look so simple! 😊

[@PineappleYarn]

Haha! It's a work in progress 😊

[@msjacanoe9744]

First, amazingly well done video. Clear recording and instructions and no senseless chatter. The knitting machine company should contract you to make instructional videos! Thank you for posting this. I have been making socks on a circular hand loom for several years. The short-row process for heels and toes is basically the same. Unfortunately I have developed tendonosis from hand loom knitting and your video has given me great hope that there may still be a way I can knit socks despite my disability. Two questions. First, I was confused by the bonnet. Where does it come from (chicken and egg -- wouldn't you need one to knit one?) and why doesn't it unravel as soon as you take it off the loom? Second, do you know if there are top down methods as well - in other words, some kind of kitchener weave across the machine when you start that lets you begin knitting at the toe and then pull the weave together to close the toe seam when you finish? (I am sadly terrible at hand grafting toe seams)

[@PineappleYarn]

Hi! Thanks for your kind words. The bonnet was included with the machine when I purchased it, though there are other ways to cast on without it. I have seen other knitters do a toe up sock, but unfortunately I don't know how to do it!

[@veronicaevans9438]

I was looking at the plastic ones but this is a super knitting machine Do they cost a lot of money to get going? Thanks, great video

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

Very cool machine and video

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad you liked it!

[@explore44th]

Wow! Amazing!

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@mimikriegbaum7893]

Love this Marina!!!! Thank you 💞

[@PineappleYarn]

You are so welcome!

[@potterandbloom]

This was totally mesmerising :))

[@PineappleYarn]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@johnhodgkiss9882]

Great video. But how did you close the toe of the sock?

[@UseYourManners123]

I just bought a loom small rectangular loom at hobby lobby. I wonder if it makes good or bad socks.

[@NakiaKammerzell83]

That’s so cool! I been wondering about how heels and toes were done on the CSM. Now I want one even more. Is it possible to do a heel flap and gusset?

[@PineappleYarn]

It's a lot of fun (and a good way to knit samples 😊). I'm sure a clever person has figured out how to knit a flap and gusset, but I think the most common method is the short row heel.

[@reginapotts4341]

Love this video Marina!!! Hi Nakia, I have seen an old CSM manual from the early 20th century that had flap and gusset instructions (it required placing open stitches on "hold" on bobby pins or something similar and removing them from the hook needles and then replacing them as needed). I also saw a video of a gentleman doing the same thing but I can't remember where to find either! The instructions are out there...keep on searching.

[@amacdonell]

Amazing video. Thank you

[@brigitteligons-reed6167]

I love, love, love your video! I want one of these incredible machines. M y fear is, I'm not mechanically inclined and would need someone to put it together and guide me through the process of using it . I can still dream for free!

[@PineappleYarn]

I understand - and I do have to say, the people at Erlbacher are very helpful and personable - like you can actually call them up and talk to them 😂 So keep that in mind!

[@MsRobbie42]

Hi, do you do the set up bonnet by hand? then add the rest on the machine? How do you get a heel?

[@lovecraftwithkatherine]

Beautiful 🥰

[@PineappleYarn]

Thank you! 😊

[@katiecongelli]

So cool!

[@PineappleYarn]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@midgeflinn5345]

Oh, now I want one! But what do I need to look for? I've knitted socks by hand for years, but I don't have a clue what to look for in one of these machines. Is there a video or a resource for learning about this???

[@PineappleYarn]

I purchased mine from erlbacherknitting.com There are several good videos here on KZbin - I'd start there!

[@jennlovesyarn]

Love it!

[@PineappleYarn]

So glad!

[@joankiely3614]

Wow! You sure have mastered that machine 👍🏻. Do the socks fit as well as hand knit socks & have you ever tried just knitting a sock tube & then putting the cuff, heal & toe in by hand? Can you do a rib on the machine? I really enjoyed your demo. Cheers 😘😍❤️🥰😊💕

[@PineappleYarn]

Thanks Joan! I'm glad you liked it. I think they fit just as well as hand knit socks. You can knit a tube (without heels and toes), and I started by doing that, then adding the heels/toes/cuffs by hand. It does knit a rib, but I'm just learning how to do that right now 😊

[@marialitvinova7299]

Wow! Super!!! ❤

[@monikaus]

Love it! have you considered selling sock tubes made with your beautiful yarn?

[@PineappleYarn]

Maybe one day! I certainly have a lot of samples knitted up 😊

[@Jbk2435]

Very clear! Thank you!

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@therustedthread9270]

Very cool!

[@PineappleYarn]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@hanksmomwhatido7935]

So interesting. Do you prefer knitting your socks on the machine or on needles. And how do the finished socks knit on the machine to ones knit on needles?

[@PineappleYarn]

I prefer knitting on the machine, only because I can focus my crafting time on garment knitting, weaving and spinning. For me, they fit just as well as hand knit socks 😊

[@qltygrl3187]

I’d love one of those but not in the budget right now.

[@PineappleYarn]

It's definitely an investment!

[@UriValdez]

I want one of these machines! 🥰🥰 where do i get one?

[@PineappleYarn]

It's from Erlbacher Gearhart erlbacherknitting.com

[@belindasommerville]

I am looking for a sock machine. I like the one you are using. May I ask where you got it from please.

[@PineappleYarn]

erlbacherknitting.com/product/basic-machine-package/

[@maryp4016]

Thank you a very mesmerizing video.

[@PineappleYarn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marianeill6234]

MAGIC!!!!

[@PineappleYarn]

Totally! :)

[@kimfleming8097]

Awesome. Seems like lots of moving parts (stops, adjustments, etc) to coordinate. How long did it take you to learn it all?

[@PineappleYarn]

The hardest part was to figure out the tension - until I realized the machine can have absolutely no tension on the yarn! Erlbacher Gearhart sends a very detailed, step by step manual with lessons, which is super helpful. I knit many socks and sock tubes with mistakes until I got the hang of it :)

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Lovely, this. Kitchener for the toe, yes?

[@PineappleYarn]

Yes, right over the top 😊

[@triciafritz7154]

I wish they had a class on teaching how to loom knit socks

[@UseYourManners123]

How long does it take to make a stock? How much dots it cost?

[@Bibi.C.]

Where can you get a knitting machine like this? what is this knitting machine called?

[@barbbrown6746]

That was fascinating! How long does it take you to make a sock?

[@PineappleYarn]

For me (not a pro!), it takes me about 45 minutes on the machine, not counting grafting the toes by hand.

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

First time seeing something like this. I've never knitted so please be patient with my question. What is a "bonnet"????

[@mckenziecrisp6761]

How long does it take you to make a pair of socks?

[@mctron22rd]

Wow what an amazing machine! I could make my family so many socks! And when they have enough I can make homeless people hats and socks for winter! And when they get sick of my socks?

[@PineappleYarn]

Totally!!

[@borba204]

Wondered how they worked. Thanks so much, also what is the name of the machine.

[@PineappleYarn]

It's an Erlbacher Gearhart Speedster

[@borba204]

@@PineappleYarn Is that English? Laughs, thanks for the answer. 🙃

[@knittingnana2939]

I would love to have a csm

[@sheinwinyee2446]

Can I ask you about your circular machine ? And should I buy as a beginner. After watching your video I wanna try

[@PineappleYarn]

It's a great machine! You can find it at erlbacherknitting.com I started using mine as a beginner :)

[@pammypillinger5837]

How much is the machine and is it easy to set up as it looks a bit difficult and is there clear instructions and pattern to show you how to knit the socks I have used a knitting machine many years ago

[@claudiomarques9531]

sou do brasil e gostei do teu ensinamento

[@PineappleYarn]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeni-jnjcraftco1308]

How did you learn how to use it? It looks tricky and like there is a lot to learn!

[@PineappleYarn]

When I purchased the machine, it came with a user manual with tutorials, with more and more techniques in each lesson. I started off by knitting tubes, then learned the short row heel/toe. I've practiced a lot and I'm definitely not a pro!

[@shoppingbeebee]

any help with purchasing this knitting machine? I live in Canada, I search they are manufacture in USA.

[@PineappleYarn]

I don't sell them, but you might want to directly contact Erlbacher Gearhart - they probably ship to Canada.