Knitting Everything but Socks on my Sock Knitting Machine

[@ladybugdancer97]

I think seeing the different sock construction methods would be fascinating. Thank you for another great video!

[@goodandgreen]

Yes please, More ways to make socks 🧦 I’d love to see that, sock engineering is a delight! I want a csm someday! I typically knit on two circulars in long mindless tubes until that yarn’s run out. Then I measure the tube into halves (or quarters for short socks), unravel and pick up for heels and toes while also carrying nylon wool for durability ❤

[@kkweldy]

I would love to see you make more non-sock items on the csm, as well as the different sock constructions. The variety of things I can make on one is definitely a big factor while I'm deciding whether or not to get one. I love that green yarn! The close up shot of knitting on the csm was mesmerizing. Your videos are always a delight.

[@stompingliger]

Yes to this! I only have modern Addi machines but these antique ones so fascinating.

[@sonipitts]

One tip for snugging up the tam brim: Consider running some dark elastic thread through the back of the knit ribs on the inside (think like running stitches for gathering). A few evenly-spaced, slightly-smaller-circumference rounds up the brim section will help pull it in without changing how it looks on the outside.

[@mikhaylaschull5913]

I adore the way the variegation in the scarf turned out!!

[@StetStitches]

I agree, I like the muffler out the way you did it much better too. There’s something about the horizontal purl stitches that date it so much more to me… not that that is a bad thing, but when you showed it I immediately ‘oh yeah that’s 1800s.’

[@mirandahinton3250]

I'm happy to watch whatever you make! More puffy hexy blanket thing. More CSM. More socks. All the things. I'm here for it!

[@dees3179]

I love the cream top you were wearing in this video. It looked really comfortable because it wasn’t so tight. I have a hatred of restrictive knitwear. I still can’t cope with the short sleeves though. I need overly long sleeves to be comfortable. I find it fascinating how we all find comfort in different fits of clothing. Our brains are weird places.

[@riveranalyse]

There's a video of her making that! I think if your search "ribbing machine" you'll find it.

[@maidendragonfly]

The music playing while you were filming the needles going up and down was spot on. Nicely done! I'm a ribbing fan....the scarf was perfect. Plus, the colors are gorgeous!

[@lucasmcinnis5045]

If you wanted to, you could felt the tam, I know that's something often done with knit tams to make them fit better and be a bit more wind and water proof

[@quietcorvidae]

not related but those blue earrings at 11:00 are so cute!

[@1949chefjojo]

Wow! I knew that the circular knitting machine offers more than just knitting socks. I appreciate the patterns you share. I am a knitter now. Thank you.

[@thizizliz]

I like the points on the tam - it looks like something I used to see decades ago - worn with kilts. It is really cool to see your skills with the CSM grow and become more interesting. So yes, I'd like to see the other type of sock finishing.

[@comette4u]

Lovely set! My mom used a big pan lid to block a beret a few years ago. Maybe you have one of those? I like imagining these patterns on the not-so-mechanical circular knitting looms too!

[@theedwardianwriter]

Big pan lid is so clever! I’ve been using plates but they’re not quite big enough for me-definitely something to try next tam I make!

[@belindacoba5158]

I got interested to see how you could make a Pettycoat , beacuse in escence is a skirt and is a large item. But the projects looked very nice.

[@emilysmith2784]

I have a modern circular knitting machine and I make all sorts on mine 😊 in fact my entire channel is basically how to use a circular machine like a flat bed machine. I love the challenge of figuring out how to hack the machine to do more than just knit tubes. I never thought to check out historical CSM manuals though so I will deffo give them a look ❤

[@frida3025]

Your videos always look good, but this one is on another level! The shots of you outside in the beginning look so great

[@RyanMercer]

Oh great. Another machine I need to buy now 😂

[@corriemckinley-potter9040]

You can knit flat on all the needles at once! It's just slow going. Pull enough needles up out of work that the machine can reverse, then when you go back the other way, stop halfway around, put those needles back into work and open their latches, and stand up a section of needles on the other side. So for instance, if your edges are going to be up at 12:00- crank clockwise down to 6, lift the needles from 12 to 2 out of work. Finish the row by cranking clockwise up to 12. Reverse directions, crank counterclockwise down to 6. Lower the needles from 12 to 2 back into work. Raise the needles from 10-12 out of work. Finish the row by cranking counterclockwise up to 12. (Reverse, crank down to 6, lower/raise your needle sections, continue.) (Obviously one of the edges isn't literally at 12, there's a gap, but you know what I mean.) 12-2 is just a guess about the amount of needles to lift, based on Legare; idk how much turning space the Autoknitter needs. You can judge by looking down into the outer cam ring at your uplift cams or whatever those little flipper thingies that direct the needle bases are called. It takes a while, but it's totally doable.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I’d love to see the other ways of making socks! I really like the Tam and muffler; they look cozy.

[@EmsIsFab]

This was so fun! I really love that antique CSM the like... mechanical noises are weirdly soothing.

[@jill552]

The mechanical and historical aspect, hits a sweet spot for me too. You aren’t the usual. I like that. Glad I found your channel.

[@199944224]

I want more csm sock videos!!!

[@scribbleknit]

Thank you so much for showing that circular muffler. I recently got a machine myself and made one and dropped every fourth stitch. It was hard on my hands, ripping down every fourth stitch. And took much longer than I thought it would. A much easier way is to leave out every fourth needle as I did for my second one. I have a 72 needle cylinder, so it worked out great!

[@Zethek]

I would love to see more ways to make socks on a CSM! I'm definitely intrigued by how exactly the long tube and then cut + insert a heel actually works... I love how the set turned out! In my opinion, I actually like the size of the tassels on the muffler! Iit gives a nice pop of contrast color without stealing the show.

[@sasabinz7331]

Yes, please, more sock experiments with the sock machine. I love your videos. 🤩

[@Emthe30something]

2:36 what a perfect way to speak to and edit to, a teaching moment. Seeing your realization and then getting your why commentary made the problem and solution so clear. And I don't even knit!

[@Raven_Snow]

I love your CSM content. I'd watch even no-talking "knit with mes" that would hopefully be less effort for you to film just to watch those machine needles go up and down!

[@susanmyrawills]

wow, that’s lot of hand sewing! Thanks for your channel..very unique and intelligent. You always find something new and interesting to show! Hope you can make this a full-time pursuit!

[@masz10676]

I have to watch every episode to see if the straight jacket guys have come. 😅 I really enjoyed ur hand knits bc I learned. Now I'm learning to frog excessively w/o the straight jacket guys. 😊 Keep on doing what u love and I'll keep my phone ready for 911. 😊 Thanks for sharing.

[@savdebunnies]

I could watch a CSM being used for hours, so I would love a video on different sock methods.

[@Pauline_cute_little_oak]

Knitting machines are fascinating ! I love watching the needles go up and down like some kind of wave... Thanks 😊

[@jemmanola]

I'd love to see more types of socks, they were some of my favourite videos

[@neevah2000]

Great video! Tying you can use all the needles in the cylinder in flat you just need to raise the needle out of work that you don't want knitted. More videos like this is great! Thank you for bringing more info about csm knitting

[@su.mioiyu-5008]

❤you are after my own thoughts about liking mechanical things and historical patterns and your projects came out beautiful.

[@JulietMorley]

I love watching you and hearing the historical bits you bring in, but I wouldn’t have the patience, all credit to you!

[@SallyLight]

Yes please to more demonstrations of the sock knitting machine!

[@jeananpaul7472]

Great video! And I absolutely loved that you have high quality music. As a retired musician, this makes a huge difference for me. Showing how to make vintage patterns is a wonderful Idea that I would be very interested in. Bravo!

[@nlkeyser]

Ohhhh I love the cardigan you're wearing in this video!

[@kellieyates710]

You actually can knit a flat piece using all needles on the circular. You just have to lift several needles out of work in order to knit all the way to 1 side, then switch direction and lift needles out of work on opposite side, while returning prior lifted needles back into work. Continue removing from work and placing back into work on each pass. This is how I make a flat cast on bonnet.

[@jonaclausson6698]

I love your jacket, much better than the dark Version 😊

[@katelane8702]

I see your first sweater looks just like the grey and yellow vintage one! I hope that means its your pattern. I very much hope i can do that on machine!

[@lisahodges8299]

I enjoyed watching your verbal thought process. I also miss your wonderful converted chain stitching machine, I would love to own one of those! Birdy

[@riveranalyse]

Watching... Not knowing what a tam is. Excited about the reveal.

[@theyarngoeson]

Yes to more sock methods! ❤

[@diannefitzmaurice9813]

Thank you for showing how the tam was made. I have been trying to figure that pattern out for years! Now there is another pattern for the same thing that is called Tam o'Shanter made by a continuous tube and the tam results from blocking it . I would love to see you do that.

[@stephenrobb8759]

Add some elastic thread or cord (needle weaving) to snug up the brim.

[@doris1826]

I love machines, too. Nice to see the old ones revived! Nutella is wicked cute, BTW!

[@apollonianeumer3094]

I would love to see the other sock methods, perhaps with your opinion of whether they could be used on handknitted socks as well.

[@aroger2486]

I would love to see the other tube sock methods. I also would love to see you knit a cycling sweater. I love your videos. I enjoy watching you.

[@Nessi-dances]

Oh wow the tam worked! I was very unsure about that one 💜

[@c0ldlight1]

Oh I absolutely love the texture of the muffler! It's incredible to me what taking out stitches does. And yes, turned the other way it looks a lot like corn- but I also think it would get caught on an awful lot of zippers that way. Seeing other ways to make socks would be very neat.

[@michaelabeijer675]

Try steaming the tassels and pompoms, it will fluff them out a bit even if you don’t wrap them enough.

[@kaytiej8311]

I'd like to see more things made, other than socks, on the CSM.

[@amelia13131]

I love (hand)knitting socks with whacky/ unique constructions, so I would love to see different sock constructions on the CSM! Especially since I will probably never have one myself.:)

[@penihavir1777]

Yes please on the alternative sock construction! I’m considering getting a CSM because I have a latex allergy and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to purchase socks. Some athletic socks are knit in a way where the elastic is parallel to the yarn (not wound together), and I can pull it out, though it’s a hassle. But I haven’t found any attractive socks I can purchase. 🙄

[@Smidgeon-pigeon]

I love your csm videos and would love to see you make different types of socks on the csm!

[@morganmoore6455]

I really would love to see how the tube sock construction works! Please make more of these. Love your videos.

[@lband03]

I like that tam on you! Even though it's hexi I kinda like that shape. It turned out nice!

[@jessicaneal8553]

Ooh! My husband just bought a 3d printer! I've now sent him down the rabbit hole of looking for designs to make me a csm... I bought a flatbed knitting machine a while back, turns out the needles are impossible to get replacements for. I'm hoping, if there's a need for a tension rod and some of the other bits, that I can use them in this! Not that I need a csm, since I have a regular and a bulky flatbed knitting machine, as well as their respective ribbers.... A CSM will take up less space when it's up, though.

[@AntW11]

Excellent❤ thanks for posting. it is great to see how these machines were used historically

[@carolinelescard9370]

I don't use a knitting machine and don't plan to buy one but I always enjoy these videos as it is something new to learn. Also you are such a delightful person that spending time with you is fun (plus all the Nutella content is just icing on the cake!)

[@barbie3423]

Yes!! I'm so down to see more CSM videos. I would actually LOVE to see the CSM corset pattern!

[@binglemarie42]

Yes, yes, yes to the alternative sock making techniques!

[@heatherwood756]

Great episode. I am fasinated by the antique csm.

[@Emthe30something]

Love the title of this vid. Excited to watch!

[@macstabby_j]

I love this set. For the tam, I wonder if running some elastic thread through the top and bottom of the mock ribbing would help pull it a hair tighter to fit a bit better?

[@ceruleanskies001]

More techniques and things with the csm would be fascinating

[@bobbinsandkalechips]

Looking forward to more CSM project videos from you. Your slo-mo footage of it working is delicious!

[@magnoliaweathershield443]

Your cardigan! Also yes please for the alternative tube sock construction!

[@plauditecives]

I marvel at how you can follow old patterns. I read many old patterns from books on the Internet Archive but they are frustratingly hard to follow. About your tam size: Aren't tams of that era very large? I seem to recall so from looking at old pattern books. I would be grateful if you would attempt some of the knitted items (or knitted comforts are they were called) that were suggested for enlisted men in both world wars.

[@katebowers8107]

I love the muffler, especially the colors!

[@Teerae11]

Love this video like the pattern on the tam , great experiment you worked out

[@王艺璇-w3k]

Thanks for the wonderful video! Watching this while hand knitting. Love the close shot of the machine needles, it is mesmerising. The set looks comfy and so cute! Say hello to nutella xx

[@rachelwaltman8898]

I came across a Dean and Bean video that shows knitting flat with all of the needles engaged. Basically your alternate picking up half of the stitches to give the machine room to turn around, then put the needles back in working position. Maybe that means we can get more Everything But Socks content?? 👀

[@tierrasahara9254]

0:06. Could you please tell me where the pattern for the knitted lady corset could be found? I love all your videos, just made the hooded scarf on my Bond Knitting Machine.

[@lightsoutdrillinstructor237]

I use my CSM to make socks with long tubes… almost exclusively. I prefer to view my CSM as a way to just cut down the boring repetitive parts of sock knitting by hand, rather than as a means to create a whole sock. I often hand knit a 2x2 rib turned cuff (I don’t have a ribber attachment) and afterthought heels in various styles, and a variety of toes. I would be very interested to see how the historical manuals suggest creating the gusset you showed, rather than a straight afterthought heel cut in.

[@JaimeRL513]

I’d love to see more construction techniques using sock machine. I’m also interested in your opinion on choosing a knitting machine. I can’t physically knit because of hand pain, but have a lot of vintage patterns. I’ve been considering buying a circular or flat machine but the cost is scary. Lastly, Nutella is always a delight!❤

[@showandtellmeg]

Lovely! I love that you're showing the versatility of these machines :) I only have Sentro machines right now, but I so much want a csm! Even the Sentros though have much more versatility than just tubes, which is great.

[@melahatali2104]

You should be very proud.. Thank you for another unique episode ❤

[@TheGabygael]

3:09 how about knitting in the round and steeking it afterwards?

[@mudpuppystitchery]

So much fun!! Thanks for another incredible video!!

[@elynapege6467]

Beautiful projects! Yes, more sock experiments please!

[@pauladavitt7554]

I love the tam, the colour is lovely.

[@flaxholmelis5996]

Thank you for this. I also have a CSM, so it's great to see what other things you can make on them x

[@jeaneford6895]

I love all your videos. They are always so interesting and different. Thank you.

[@procrasticrafting]

This was really awesome to watch you put together! I would love to see the other different ways to make socks! Why were you holding onto the stitches inside the cylinder in a few spots?

[@TarotLadyLissa]

Try blocking with embroidery hoop (center ring)?

[@Reka_Toka]

Oh I love the cardigan you wear here 😍 is this the one you are creating the pattern for?😊 and yes, please more experimental sock knitting! I am on such a sock knitting flow (handknitting), and I just love to see more variety 😊

[@KnittingLulu]

love the finished products! great colours as well. i gguess the size issue of the tam could be solved with some elastic thread...?

[@aroger2486]

They turned out so beautiful!

[@bathildat8136]

Can we talk about your Cardian? 😊 It is so beautiful! Cant wait for the pattern 😃

[@gavannapatterns353]

The tam is adorable ❤ it looks a little bit pagoda-like with its cute corners. Proper blocking with something large enough would probably fix that, but I like it as it is 😊

[@giantslug5427]

That is such a cute set!! Thank you for your videos!

[@wendyquilts]

I would love to hear your thoughts on a comparison between the D&B and the antique CSM. I’m considering buying one and have yet to find something really detailing the pros and cons of the 3d printed vs metal.

[@jordynecastaneda8212]

I'm loving your sweater! Is it one of your tests for the vintage sweater you are recreating?

[@motenema]

I’d love to see the tube method. I recently got a csm. Can you link or show where you found the patterns you showed at the beginning? I would love to experiment as well. Thank you for your videos, they are inspiring and entertaining. I appreciate the work you do.

[@Mpkw-er9bi]

What is your sweater pattern? I love it! I have a flatbed knitting machine so I love watching your machine knitting videos

[@moonbasket]

Not me hand knitting socks while watching this. Haha 😁🙈

[@saraquill]

I’m curious how well that corset supports the bust.