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Knitpickin
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2014
I am a long-time hand knitter and a recent Circular Sock Machine knitter. I want to share some of the things I have learned with others.
I have a tendency to be precise, hence my user name...Knitpickin 😉
I have a tendency to be precise, hence my user name...Knitpickin 😉
Where to hang heel forks
It can seem like hit-and-miss on where to hang heel forks/v-hooks for the weights when working heels and toes on the CSM.
This video shows how to recognize where the placement of the heel weights affects the knitting.
This video shows how to recognize where the placement of the heel weights affects the knitting.
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Blocking Knit Socks
มุมมอง 7533 ปีที่แล้ว
This is how I block knit socks after they have been washed and dried. Pardon the quality, I have no edited the video yet.
CSM No-Wrap Heel/Toe
มุมมอง 9K5 ปีที่แล้ว
This video contains detailed instructions on how to make a no-wrap toe and heel. When I was learning to make heels and toes, I found the following image on Pintrest and was eager to try it. I was immediately hooked! It was very easy to do and I didn't have to keep track of "1 up, 2 down". photos.app.goo.gl/ADKvvi8MbPr1yRdTA The no-wrap heel is also known as the Sue-i-cide heel named after Sue V...
CSM Kitchener Toe Instructions - No Dog-ears
มุมมอง 11K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Detailed instructions on how to kitchener stitch a toe closed on a sock that was knit on a Circular Sock Machine (CSM).Thank you Bobbin Boy (Alan Dewey) for making the beautiful Black Maple Toe Jack that I used in the video. Also, a very special thanks to Milissa Dewey for her patience and amazing attention to detail as we discussed the exact measurements and shape that I wanted for my toe jack...
CSM Hung Hem
มุมมอง 3.2K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Demonstration on how to complete a HUNG HEM on a circular sock knitting machine.
Brick of Sock Yarn
มุมมอง 6256 ปีที่แล้ว
My brick of yarn arrived in the mail today. I am so excited to see all the amazing colours. I can hardly wait to get cranking socks on my CSM. Thank you Anna for a well packaged order! fischerwool.com
CSM How to get the optimum tension for the yarn in use and how to tell if the tension is too tight
มุมมอง 8K6 ปีที่แล้ว
This video will show you how to find the optimum yarn tension for a particular yarn on the cylinder in use. The 72 cylinder is used for this demonstration. Note that the tension settings will be different for any other size cylinder because the needle spacing will affect the yarn tension. The recommended tension for the Opal yarn in use is 42 rows/10 cm (4”). That equates to 10.5 rows/“. I pref...
CSM How to find and measure your machine tension to make a gauge tube.
มุมมอง 3.7K6 ปีที่แล้ว
This tutorial covers: - how to use the v-cam to adjust your stitch tension (Remember...UP TIGHT) - how and where to measure the v-cam to be able to duplicate a specific stitch setting. - how to kit a gauge tube with various settings - how the different v-cam settings affects the gauge tube. The width of a tube can change drastically simply by adjusting the stitch tension.
CSM Pickup dropped stitch with a double ended Latch tool
มุมมอง 1.1K6 ปีที่แล้ว
Thank you Martita for demonstrating how to pick up a dropped stitch from the inside of a circular sock machine knit tube. I can see how this would be helpful when you have a long run.
Wonderful video, thank you so much!
Very clear and helpful demonstration. I really like your method which works a dream.
How do you get the cast on yarn vmback
I don’t understand the question. Are you asking what do so with the cast-on/waste yarn? I just re-wind mine back onto a cone and reuse it.
What is your favorite superwash yarn to work with for socks?
My go to yarn is Opal 4- ply. I’ve recently tried Aktiv and I am also pleased with that one.
Thank you
Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed the video. I can not wait to try this.
This was great and helpful. Thank you. I was wondering how much does your heel fork weights weight?
I crank at a tight gauge and prefer 1-pound weights on each heel fork, for a total of 3 pounds.
Excellent video! Last week I closed a toe on a sample swatch... instinct... years of needle work.. it just worked. Tonight... couldn't get the stitching correct... mind just wouldn't do it. I checked several videos... oh my it was a confusing mess... Until your video This is the only kitchener video I added to my saved list ! This is what 1st learned back in childhood... thank you for recording this method . I was taught to call it duplicate stitch, but next time my brain refuses to do it correctly, I will be watching again !😂
EXCELLENT, thank you for this tutorial!
Beautiful
I try the link and only see a Celine Dion music video. Can you check the link again or send me a picture please?
That’s odd the link works for me 🤷♀️. Here is a photo. Basically just a long toe jack. You can place it between your knees.
Long toe jack
Thank you for the suggestions. I tried to order my toe jack from Bobbin boy but his wife and I got into a misunderstanding. I tried to apologize but she is not very forgiving. Would Love to see what this holder you are speaking of looks like. My hubby could probably make one. I am going to try the beeswax. Hope that works. Your suggestions are so helpful!!!
I’m sorry to hear your had a bad experience. They primarily work on bobbins and spinning wheels. The toe jacks are a side hustle (so to speak). Mostly their work is bespoke. Here is a link to see a long handle toe jack. As implied, it is simply a Toe Jack on a long handle. fb.watch/p8zdg4YWbn/?mibextid=qC1gEa You could try purchasing a length of PVC tubing and cut it to 18-24”. Use it as a holder as a holder and place the toe jack inside it.
Just wanted to let you know that I made the long toe jack you spoke of. I took a toe jack and cut it in half then added a round dowel between them to make it about 2ft long. Worked out beautifully and want to THANK YOU for your fabulous idea! Now I have to make another sock to try it out. :)@@knitpickin
Well I just used my toe jack for the first time and it is pretty wonderful... I have 2 problems though... 1. The toe jack is very slick and hard for me to hold onto. It slips and my stitches end up unraveling. Any suggestions? 2. I try but so far not the best kitchenering I'ver ever seen! :) You just make it look so easy.
Yoo can try using beeswax on it and not buffing. That should remove some of the slick. I don’t know what type of coating mine has if any. Maybe it was just oiled. 🤷♀️ Practice helps. I could never get my Kitchener stitches even until I saw Eric Wolf use steam/press. You may not even need a toe jack. You can try Kitchenering with just the toe folded in half with the raw edges up. It’s good to try different things and see what works best for you. Bobbin Boy had some toe jacks with a longer pole to sit between your legs…no holding. Let me know if you find what works best for you.
Never heard of a toe jack! Great video.
Thanks a lot. At last I got it right. ❤
I've been using your technique for the past 2 months with success. I've added a couple steps to make things easier, at least for me. I knit the last 2 rows of sock yarn at a lower tension to make the loops a tiny bit bigger. Fast forward to kitchenering on the toe jack. Before I actually start the kitchener, I add a row of #2 nylon thread just starting at one end and over and over thru the loops on either side to the other end. As I kitchener, I slide the nylon thread out. This prevents the loops from retracting and also helps identify the loops especially at the corners.
Great suggestions! There is no wrong way, and it’s great to hear alternate tips. Someone else may also find that helpful. 😊
Thank you so much I love knitting socks
This is the BEST video I have ever seen on how to close a toe!!! I have been trying many many many years to close a toe with this awful stitch and now seeing this I cant wait to try it and see if I can finally close a toe! You are a wonderful teacher!!!!!!!
I’m so glad I was able to help you. It certainly helped my Kitchener stitch.
Thank you so much for this great video. I have been Kitchenering with the waste yarn in place and especially at the corners somehow left live stitches behind which I then had to fix. This method allows me to see exactly where to place the Kitchener stitches. Moreover, the end results looks great. The extra row you place for the Kitchener with its "notches" works really well. I tried to order the toe jack from the vendor you mentioned but toe jacks aren't their primary business. Etsy solved the problem. Thank you for sharing this.
Where did you get your toe jack?!? I can’t find anything close to it 💗💗
I had it custom made by Melissa from “BobbinBoy”. I love it!! facebook.com/BobbinBoy tell them you saw mine and they can make a similar one for you
This is the best video I have watched on the Kitchener stitch. I have a stack of socks to Kitchener!
Thank you for this excellent video
Hi, Sheila here, and very new to this. There are many, many tutorials on this and your have got to be the best at explaining how to do this. I will look for more from you for sure. Thank you SO much and I am going to do this right now…😊
I am so glad you found it helpful. Check out my website too. It is small right now, but slowly growing as I can find time to add more info. www.sockmachinecentral.com
Thank you so much for your videos. They are clear and to the point. I’m going to try your heel and toe hints as well as your Kitchener technique. I would love to see a ribber video ☺️
THANK YOU for these excellent videos...so clear and super helpful.
Loving ❤❤
By far the best Kitchener video I've seen.
You said "butt."
This is a great video and study on tension . However, I think you have confused diameter and circumference. Your first measure across (doubled fabric) is the diameter not the second measure (single fabric around ) that you are calling the diameter. The second measure that is the single fabric measured around is the circumference.
I believe another way of saying stitches in German is, "maschen" or stiche (pronounced shhtike). Rows are reihen, (pronounced rye en) Thank you for this video. Your videos are always so good.
Super helpful. Thank you.
What a great video and I loved that you removed it so you could show us. I was so happy about that part. Thank you again
Way too much ironing. Not necessary. Just Kitchener and block socks afterward if you feel that it's needed. Socks are one of the few knitted garments that are made smaller than the body part they're meant to cover. As with gloves or mittens, they stretch to size when they're worn so blocking is not a must. Ironing a toe helps to set stitches so they're easier to see when grafting but it also flattens stitches which can cause your finished knitting to lose its loft.
Jsschnc, thanks for the comments, but I respectfully disagree. I have tried to stitch the toe closed without pressing and the stitches always fell out when the waste yarn is removed. Steam pressing (and allowing it to cool/dry) helps me immensely. It also locks in the crimp in the yarn used for the grafting. I can feel each bump as it slips into place. That helps me keep my tension exact. You might have good luck without pressing first, but that is not my experience. 🤷♀️ Remember, this technique also calls for removing the waste yarn before grafting.
@@knitpickin I had a sewing instructor tell us that the iron melds the stiches together in sewing, I see how it helps with the knit socks.
What is CSM?
CSM = Circular Sock knitting Machine.
Ooooh...i like this so much better than when it is done on two knitting needles!
Lovely video! Another successful pair of sox! They look wonderful! I’ve enjoyed all your videos. Hope you nave more coming.
Very very helpful
Thank you. I’m glad you found it useful. 🥰
You really did a great job with this video! Thank you for taking the time to show and explain what and why you take the steps you do to create the toe.
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Thank you! Can you tell me how many stitches per inch you got in the section with a gauge of 11 rows per inch? Just for a reference for me,as i also use a lot of Opal yarn. Very grateful for your clear explanations as i learn on my vintage Auto Knitter.
All your videos are exceptionally detailed and answer the issues I have been having! You are an excellent teacher. Thank you
Thank you for your kind comments 🥰
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This is the best video I've seen for Kitchenering from the knit side for sock toes. You can see your work as you go and know your stitches are lined up, no dog ears. The heat and steam really helps lock the stitches in and is worth the extra few minutes it takes. I found a "globe" light bulb that fits into the toe to help support my stitches as I go! Love this video! Thank you!
Make sure to let the toe cool and dry. The stitches will fall out if you try to remove the waste yarn too soon. Ask me how I know 😉
This was so helpful, thank you!
Such a helpful video love tips on stitch markers and knitting the end in especially!
Super video very helpful especially as a newbie!
Super clear video! This makes so much more sense to me than a wrapped heel as a newbie so will try this next :)
What a great video - - thank you so much! So helpful.
Thanks so much for your help!!
OMG! Using the pick tool to help get the heel forks out of the knitted fabric! I would never have thought of that and it is one of the most aggravating things for me while using heel forks. Thanks for ALL the useful information!!!