How to make a cast on bonnet for a circular sock machine. 64 stitch CSM

[@SueSue1443]

I just got my Erlbacher CSM yesterday. Took me all afternoon and I had to start over many times but I finally successfully completed the cast on bonnet. My first project! 🎉 I had your video on play / pause / rewind / play all day, thank you for the great tutorial! I’m going to make a few more before moving on to socks.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

Congrats on yout your machine and a successful project!!!!! I am very excited for you!!! Thank you for the kind words

[@erikapietrunti8278]

Wow great video! Just received my machine and I’m a bit overwhelmed. You’re a rock star!

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

It is overwhelming. But take breaks. Walk away. Etc. If you need any help you can message me and we can troubleshoot. 😊 I want everyone to feel successful

[@ruth8756]

Thanks for doing this video! Helpful Russian knot, the closing and the placing the new bonnet! I am very new with this wonderful machine. Blessings.❤

[@j_filippo]

Nice video Aquilla. I have mastered making cast on bonnets, tubes, heels and toes, several pairs of socks now. Now I need to get to know my ribber. I have installed it a couple times but I drop stitches when I am transfering. I suppose its just a matter of time and practice.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

Thank you! Sounds like you are well on your way with your machine. Aaahhh the ribber. It really is a delicate dance with it. I agree, it will take practice with transferring those stitches.

[@Pfiffigste]

Oh, wow, last year I was looking for a video like this but I did not find. I did the first bonnet some minutes ago and now I try to cast on the first projekt. Thank you so much.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

You are very welcome. CONGRATS! If you are on Instagram, I try to post videos of the machine there too. @aleftyknitterpodcast If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. I will try my best to offer help.

[@sondorasmiles8064]

Thank you for sharing

[@kreativekymona]

This was great!! Thank you!!

[@kolumba1259]

Hi....excellent video...will be watching it more than once...great tips...just got my speedster and your video helps clarify how to even use the bonnet...thanks so much...love your channel!

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

Thank you so much. I also try to post on Instagram if you have it. I am aleftknitterpodcast on there. I have ig tv and reels, etc.

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Mounds Illinois. Thank you I really needed to learn how to make a cast on bonnet. I also have a speedster but have not made anything on it as of yet.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

I am excited for you to go on this journey. Please reach out if you are ever stuck. 🙂 Than you for watching my video.

[@margarethemark1828]

Thank you ❤

[@dfblake7]

hi, thank you for your video. I have purchased a vintage CSM and want to make a set up bonnet. i generally get the method but i see that you start with your current set up bonnet. As i dont have one, how do i get started? Sorry if that dosen't make sense! I hand knit socks but the CSM is a new venture.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

There is a way to cast on without a bonnet. I will try to make a video of that. I have actually never done it before. But I will try. Also, I could make you a bonnet as a custom order from my etsy shop. 😊

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

I made a video. It is not the best. I have also linked Jamie's video in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maC4lGWEjdWXe9k

[@dfblake7]

@@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter Aquilla...you are a star! Thank you for your follow on video...that was all i needed really! Now i can make my own bonnet! I assume you acquired a starter bonnet with your machine? And its so much more helpful to see someone else struggling with a new technique. Your willingness to help and speed of response, has made a difficult day a whole lot better! Thank you from Wales, Uk.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

You are so welcome. With all this wonderful technology, it makes human kindness of all different sorts so much easier. I did get a bonnet with my machine. They make a bonnet at the factory to make sure the machine is in working order. Congrats on yours. And if you have any questions. Please feel free to write me. You can find me on IG as aleftyknitterpodcast. 😊

[@April_Davis]

Very interesting. It's a great video. I'm not a CSM owner, but this was very informative. 👍

[@karispeckman7130]

So how do you actually make the bonnet that was on the csm when you started??

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

Erlbacher will send a set up bonnet with your machine. You can cast on without a bonnet. Its a bit harder but if you do not have a bonnet and need to make one, you can do that.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/maC4lGWEjdWXe9k

[@Stitching_Plaza]

i was going to ask if you could do this - thank you !!

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

Oh you are welcome.

[@charlenecrochetcorner789]

I enjoyed this but I'm a little lost. Is Mr. Johnny dyeing up yarns? How is his Granny Square britches coming along? I.hope you tape him wearing these. What are you making ? You keep saying a bonnet but I don't believe it's a baby bonnet.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

It is a cast on bonnet used on a circular sock machine. It helps you start a project on the machine in the video. John has just felt like he is in a creative funk. Plus he has been super busy with work. I update my projects on the podcast, so stay tuned there. I am getting close to seaming the inseam. 🙂🙂

[@charlenecrochetcorner789]

@@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter well I will sure watch you to see how this turns out. .And Mr John needs to just take a breather.

[@kristenhdavis]

Okay but how do you make your FIRST bonnet? When you don't already have a bonnet to start with? All these are videos are like to make a bonnet, you start with a bonnet. lol

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

Normally you get a bonnet with your machine but I understand that could be a problem if you get it 2nd hand. Etc. You can buy one. But I have a video on how to start if you have no bonnet. You can also use the mesh bags that come on veggies like onions. Let me find the video and post the link to your comment

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/maC4lGWEjdWXe9k

[@kristenhdavis]

Thank you! My husband actually made one just to see if he could, so I'm starting completely from scratch lol. Not even an instruction manual. Thanks for the link!

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

@@kristenhdavis oh you're welcome. If you have an erlbacher, I'm sure you could call and have them send a manual. Have fun cranking!

[@sonjanordahl3158]

Another way to get that second camera angle is to do the whole process a second time from a different angle. Then edit them together. Very time consuming but worth it until you can afford a second camera.