A CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE COMPENDIUM
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Today I start with a book review, and then we go into the classroom to talk about circular knitting machines. I give some history on the development of these machines. After that, we sit down with Jamie Mayfield of the Erlbacher Knitting Machine Company and discuss the different models of circular knitting machines they manufacture. Jamie also demonstrates making a sock and making a hat. I found it fascinating and mesmerizing and hope you do too. Leave your comments about circular knitting machines below.
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That was great. I'm a spinner weaver knitter JUST falling down the circular knitting hole. I LOVE technology, and even like the sound of those old SOLIDLY made machines. They are so unlike a lot of modern items that will wind up in a dumpster some day. Being a native Jayhawk I am also proud of the Midwestern business ethics. Make a solid and reliable product, charge a fair price and they WILL have a successful company. Someday I hope to own one.
Thanks for the great history!
Obviously I need to win a lottery ;)
Late 50's-early 60's I visited with my Grandma her then old spinster friends from their childhood in 1890's. They made silk stockings!! Yes I was hooked :)
I just ordered my CSM ( circular sock machine) from Jamie 2day!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED. I have been thinking about buying one for about a year now and found a gentleman who teaches a class ( one on one) in the next town over from me!! I took the class and loved it, called Jamie and because of the high demand, I have a 3 week wait before it can be shipped out :-( . But that's ok, it will be worth it!!!
Hi Laurie -- yay! How exciting for you! Congratulations, and I'm sure you will have so much fun with it. :)
Great episode! Thank you for keeping us informed of all the choices of yarn, needles, hooks and machines available.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the educational format of this podcast!!! Thank you!!
Kristine, This was such a wonderfully informative, interesting and intriguing video from the book review to the demonstration of these awesome Knitting Machines! Thank You so very much for your dedication in bringing such thought provoking teaching aids for people like me in the Knitting Community who Love to advance our knowledge of our craft! You're really appreciated! Again, Thanks for Sharing!
Hi Marie -- thank you so much for your kind comment. XO
What a great episode. Loved this demo, and the topic. I've been so tempted to buy a machine and this episode makes me want one even more. Thanks for doing this video.
I have a speedster and just love it. The Erlbacher company is a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend them. I make lots of socks on my machine that I sell at farmers market. I also make cuddle dolls.
Dawn Ykema I'm curious, for a pair of wool/nylon socks, what do you charge?
Hi Dawn -- that's awesome! ♥
Carrie Mtn I charge 20.00 sometimes 25.00 depending on the yarn I use. I buy my yarn wholesale and dye it myself.
Oh my gosh! That was fascinating. Looks very complicated but a lot of fun. Thank you!
What a wonderful time I had watching you . I just made a heel on my Dutch (Wikuna)socks knitter. Not a perfect one but none the less, a heel. More to come for sure😂
I was so happy to see how these machines work. If I was a tad younger I would invest in one! Thank you for the wealth of information you provide.
Hi Kristine, You really had my attention with this wonderful informative video. Thank you.
Those are beautiful sock machines. I have (3) circular knitting machines: one 46 needle; one 48 needle and one
22 needle. I make socks on my flatbed knitting machines, using sock yarn.
Wow i'm geeking out over your circular machine history presentation. Thank you!
Wonderful show! Miss Byron was a gem. You actually put a new wrinkle in my literature laden brain. Thank you. Fascinating history of the circular sock machines. Enjoyed it immensely.
Aww, thanks so much. XO
Thank you for another wonderful episode. I have been looking forward to this topic.
Hi Laura -- so glad to hear. Thanks for watching! ♥
Thank you so much for your great video! I don’t think I’m in the market for a knitting machine but it was fascinating to learn about them. I agree that it would be mesmerizing to watch them work!
I truly love your videos! I learn so much from them. I often wondered just how socks were made way back then for the soldiers and came away amazed at the ingenuity to keep the soldiers' feet safe and warm. My first circular knitting machine made Pom poms and ended up in my closet because the tube was so small. Over the years I graduated to the innovations model because I became fascinated with yarn dyeing and sock blanks. Buying them can add up rather quickly so I decided to make them myself so I could use the money to buy dye instead. You inspired me to do some investigating when I watched your video about sock blanks and how they were made on flatbed machines. I couldn't afford one of those but the innovations model is affordable and with some careful cranking and monitoring, it can produce a nice consistent blank. Thank you so much for making these videos!
Thank you so much for this kind comment. It's interesting to hear about your knitting machine experiences. The innovations model looks to be a reasonably priced one. Can you use any weight yarn with it or only worsted weight? I wasn't sure from reading the description. Also, the description says you can knit socks with it, but the circumference of the machine itself looks pretty big for socks. Maybe they mean you can knit the socks flat and seam them up? I do think it would be a fabulous model for making tubes that you could use for dyeing self-striping yarn, though. :)
Just found this video, and am excited to learn that there is a company offering sock knitting machines, thanks to your link. Thanks very much for the fascinating history lesson as well. I have just begun hand knitting socks, and will save up to buy a machine in the future!
My wonderful husband bought me an Erlbacher Speedster for Christmas last. I just LOVE it. I make socks from it. I am still learning on how to do ribbing, heels and toes, but have cranked out a lot of tubes to later make socks.
Another great episode! I just love it when I see that you have posted another episode. As I sit and work on my socks 2 at a time and watch the speed at which these lovely socks are cranked out...I get a bit envious. Then...I looked at the price of the machine. I know they are well worth every penny but just out of my budget at this time. Thank you always for such fabulous information. I love the book reviews too!
Hi Cathy -- so good to hear from you. I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. Yes, I feel the same way about the sock machines. :)
Thankyou this is so interesting. I have an antique Cymbal sock knitter complete with ribber 84/42 and now have to learn how to use it!
Interesting learning a bit more about the history of them. I recently found a vintage 1884 machine and I’m in the process of renovating it back to working order. I hadn’t realised JUST how early my machine must have been!! Neat.
i really enjoy these types of episodes. it is so informative (and fascinating).
Hello -- glad to hear it. Thank you! XO
Thank You for a great podcast. I loved hearing the history of these machines. I own an Auto Knitter brand Machine which I was lucky to purchase on eBay 15-18 years ago. The luckiest part is I got a good one. Still in its original box, all original parts, instruction manual and original receipt. Sold in 1937, I think for $39.00. 3 cylinders 54, 60, 72. 54 knits beautiful worsted weight, 60 and 72 sock weight different sizes. The ribber and I are not the best of friends, but it does work. Pre-TH-cam the learning curve was very high. I can crank out a sock in 30 min, and they are wonderful. I still hand knit socks for therapy. I also will knit tubes with heel and toe and hand knit ribs. If you want to own a used one you must like machines, dirt and oil. Once cleaned they just need love and oil! Happy sock knitting.
Hi Jean -- oh wow, what a magnificent find! Loved hearing about your experiences with this machine. XO
Thank you for a very informative video. I have been scouring TH-cam for anything on CSM's, and am so grateful that yours appeared. Everything about it was so interesting, from the book review to the history of CSM's. I have always hand knitted my socks, but, unfortunately arthritis is winning, so I am feverishly squirreling away my money to invest in one.
Hello, and thanks for watching. I'm glad you found the video useful. Best wishes in your future sock machine adventures! P.S. If you're on Ravelry, check out the circular knitting machine groups. They will likely be able to answer any questions you might have or give advice.
Since you are on break this week, I decided to look at some of your older podcasts that I missed. This was absolutely fascinating. The depth of your research always amazes me. I see more and more podcasters turning to these machines for their socks, making them more prolific knitters. Personally, I like the tactile experience of knitting on my needles. Thanks again for a great video. Hope you are enjoying your break. Looking forward to your return.
Hi Janet -- thank you for your kindness and support. :)
Thank you so much for this podcast. It was absolutely fascinating, combining my 3 passions: knitting, science and history!!!!
Hi Josee -- awesome! That's great to hear. Thanks for your comment. ♥
Impressive machine. Love the story behind... thanks for the investigation 😊
Wow I would love ❤️ one of those medal knitting machines! This video seemed so short because I was glued to my phone! I really enjoyed watching!
Hi Sonia! ♥ Thanks -- you are so sweet.
Thank you for a very informative episode! I own an old Legaré sock knitting machine that was passed on to me by one of my mother's friends. Sock machines were used for a very long time in Québec, so there are still a lot of them in people's attics, you just have to ask around to find one! Once in a while, I do knit socks on mine but, when I have a lot of socks to make, I prefer to knit them on my Passap knitting machine. It's a double bed machine, so it can knit in the round and I'm not restricted by the number of needles in a cylinder. 😀
Thank you Kristine, most likely was not so, but i hope my question months back led you to do this vlog. i'm not in the market for one, but the episode was fabulous!...ic
The history of the knitting machine was fascinating!
Super interesting! I thought this was a really great episode. I never considered a knitting machine, but I'd almost consider it after watching this podcast. Keep up the great work!
I have been wondering about the knitting machines for a long time. This was just fascinating. A lot of very interesting information. Thanks so much as always!!!
Hi Susan -- thanks for your comment and for watching. ♥
Very interesting video, Kristine! I loved hearing of the history of socks (hosiery), I had no idea how they came about making them! I have no interest in a knitting machine for myself, but I enjoy The Yarn Hoarder's videos when she shows the many socks she knits up on her machine. I would be too intimidated by the cost and the machinery itself to ever buy one for myself. Thank you for the interesting video, I feel like I've used my brain whenever I watch your shows, you're a great teacher!
Hi Maggie -- thank you so much. You're so sweet. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
I really enjoyed this podcast! My friend bought an antique sock machine. It is an Auto Knitter. She has been letting me crank some tubes on it. I am knitting my own Heels and toes.
Hi Maureen -- that's awesome. I think you have the best situation going there! :)
Great podcast!! I just ordered a Speedster so will be learning as much as possible about the machine over the next few weeks as I wait for it to arrive. Very excited to get started!!
Hi Megan -- so exciting to hear that you're getting a Speedster! I'm sure you'll love it. :)
I want one! I Love your book report. I am disabled and have limited dexterity. I love loom knitting and have been so interested in these looms. Thank you so much 😊
Great show! Thank you.
always a pleasure to watch
great podcast, and love the history of the uses of it.
Glad you are well and safe. Really interesting vid, Thanx.
Great show! It was interesting to see how the knitting machines work and to hear the historical background. Thank you! I think I'd love to try one out, but still love hand knitting
Hi Terri -- yes, I feel the same way. 💜
I love your show. If love to own a knitting machine. They're a little too costly right now. First step would be learning to use one.
Thank you for this episode. I am a new Speedster owner and my machine and I are getting to know each other. I loved the history part of this episode too.
Hi Janet -- oh that is wonderful about your Speedster. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. XO
Thank you so much for this informative video! I’ve been wanting to get a sock knitting machine and this really gave me a lot of information and answered a lot of questions. I am a new knitter and have so many things I want to knit. I thought making some “socks snakes” would give me time to knit other things. I will look into this company and am very excited! Thank you again!!
Hi Irena -- best wishes in your knitting machine endeavors! :)
What a fabulous lesson! I Loved the history as well as the current applications. I would love to buy a sock machine, but can't justify the cost. None the less, I am so very impressed. Some people have said a sock machine is "cheating"; I compare it to a spinning wheel. It is a faster than a spindle, but still requires knowledge and skill to accomplish a quality product.
Yeah...I don't get the cheating. Before sewing machines were invented EVERYTHING was hand sewed! But you don't hear anything about a sewing 'MACHINE' being 'cheating'! Sheesh
Thanks, Carrie -- so glad to hear you enjoyed my video. I agree with your thinking! ♥
I had to do an essay on Ada and found it fascinating. love your channel.
I just bought on on Ebay it is a Legare 400 and am in the process of learning how to use it. I am very excited to learn to make socks on it.
Love the knitting machine information! I would love to try one!
Hi Kat! ♥♥ Glad you liked the video, and I hope you get to play with a circular knitting machine sometime. :)
Great video! I love the book review and the history behind sock knitting during the War and how machines came to be. I know I would never own one due to expense but I can see how they would be fun and so very useful. I would pick the sock one over the hat one though. Antique ones are really rare like you said. I didn't even know they had plastic ones until I read the comments. Learned alot today.
Hi Jennifer -- so great to hear from you! I'm happy to know that you enjoyed the video and learned something. :)
Another great episode. I have been watching Amy Florence of the Stranded Podcast talking about the very same knitting machine, so I was excited to see exactly what she was talking about. She is a yarn dyer and uses the circular sock machine to make sample socks in her yarn colours. Your book review was also interesting. I knew about Ada Lovelace but never knew she was Byron's daughter. Byron passed through our town, Ioannina, in Greece and we have a Lord Byron Street with the house he stayed in still standing.
Thanks, Margaret. I think it's a great idea for a yarn dyer to make socks to show off the colorways. That's so interesting to know that your town has a Lord Byron Street. I knew he went to Greece (and eventually died there), but how neat that you have kind of a personal connection. :)
I’m rewatching your videos! I believe you should continue to do these wonderfully informative and entertaining videos! I miss you in TH-cam! I’m writing you a letter to let you know how I’ve been doing in this Pandemic! Hope to see a new video from you soon! Sonia
Well I've always wondered what people meant by "knitting machines" and now I know! Thank you for the history on it. I loved hearing about the dedicated efforts of knitting women during the World Wars, and their importance. Unsung heroes, I would say! ❤️
Hi Rose -- there are also flat knitting machines, and I did a show on those last year (it's called How to Make a Sock Blank) that you might be interested in. Glad you enjoyed this one. XO
Thank you for such an interesting video. I've never seen these in action before so it was fascinating. I'm not sure I'd want one as I love the creating I do on my needles and hooks, I think my husband would love one though as he uses a regular knitting machine. Can't wait for the next video Jane in the UK xx
Hi Jane -- thanks so much. I'll bet your husband would love one, too! :)
Awesome show, I really enjoyed that!
Thank you. :)
My husband and I ran into weather like that over the weekend we brought our daughter back to Monmouth College for spring semester 2 years ago (the Saturday before MLK Day?). We made it to MC all right, but the weather worsened to blizzard conditions by the time we left the campus -- and we had to be back home the next day, to give our son a ride to Kankakee to catch the train down to SIU-Carbondale for spring semester there. We took the Interstate and I got us maybe 20-30 miles E of Galesburg before we got off the road and took a break at the nearest gas station before my spouse took over the rest of the driving. We were very thankful to get home safely that day!
Hello! Oh geez, what a weekend you had. Well, hopefully that is our last snow storm for this year. :)
so interesting!!!!! Thank you for this video!!!!! I would love to have one and I imagine them to be very expensive. At first glance they look complicated to use but that's just me. Thanks again for an enjoyable and educational video!!!!
Hello -- it's always great to hear from you. Yes, I know what you mean. :) Thanks for your sweet comment.
I don’t have a circular knitting machine, however, I would love to have one. I really enjoyed your program.
Enjoyed this video enormously. Stumbled onto it, and it was a nice journey. Now, I want to see the history of the Addi Express!
Hello -- glad you enjoyed it. The history of the Addi Express would be basically the same as most of what I talked about in this video. But maybe I'll look into the Skacel company (makers of the Addi brand) and see if there's anything interesting to share. :)
I've seen one of these beautiful machines (not this model) but the lady who was knitting with it was so intimidating that I didn't have the chance to ask any questions. Thanks for this video! Oh and I looooove the sound of the machines!
I know -- isn't it so relaxing to hear the click-clack? :)
Loved seeing the demo! I've never used one but it would be nice to have one, especially when you run out of time at the holidays. lol
I love the way you think -- that is so true! :)
I love this video. It´s so entertaining.
I’m going to get a circular knitting machine one day, hopefully soon.
Glad your safe. We have flooding here in SW lower Michigan.
Hi Kimberly -- oh no. Hope all is well with you. ♥
My great-grandmother had a circular knitting machine that my grandmother found in her attic several years ago. It was so cool! We don’t think it was ever used and the rubber parts were brittle and crumbling, but I sold the functional parts on ebay in the hopes of helping other people repair their vintage circular machines.
Hi Cayenne! Oh wow, what a neat story. I love that you enabled others to enjoy their vintage machines. :)
Hello! I enjoyed this episode of circular knitting machines. I have flatbed machines that I can add the ribber and then make circular knitting. I also have two Addi machines the king and the pro. I recently got them and I'm experimenting with them. I have enjoyed them so far.
Wow, I didn’t know Jamie’s dad built the Erlbacher machines! I guess she’s an Erlbacher, now I wonder why she branched out on her own with the TruKnit machine.
I have an old gustav Nissen, german Sock knitt machine with Original manual incuding patterns for bra, long tights and complete baby outfits!
Hi Ana -- that sounds awesome. What a treasure! ♥
Kristine Kelly the book is all in old german, a problem even for us germans , i tried to make something out of it and..... well i made a big pice for ripping.
Sooo wonderful to learn about sock / knitting machines! I would love a machine. Can't wait to take a look at the Erlbacher website. I'm afraid to see the prices though :0). Thanks so much for your research!
Thanks so much for another great podcast! If you haven’t already, maybe an idea for home decor knitting ideas. I know you showed us those baskets which I love, but you always find great ideas for certain projects. I try to search Ravelry when I have down time from the kids (which hardly ever happens) but like I said, you find some fun projects that I seem to miss. Just a thought! 😀❤️
Hi Jen -- thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely add that to my list of video topics. Great hearing from you! XO
I knda wanted one before the show now I really want one. I'll have to make some plans.
Love this!!!
I came for the knitting machines and nearly fast forwarded past the book review, thinking it would be about a subject I've no interest in. But wow, fantastic review, I love learning about "Great women in science". :)
Hi Jeanette -- thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the book review. :)
I've had a Singer 700 & the SR61 ribber for over 30 years. I can make it SING! I'm a former ( maybe again) Giant Angora Rabbit breeder. Your background is interesting, thats an "over wine" discussion. In fiber circles, I'm known as "Joel the bunny guy". I've gone to rabbit & fiber shows all over IA, WI, IL, MN, MO...aka Upper Midwest.
I'm a picker, blender, carder, spinner, limited knitter, and a weaver. I can't walk very straight...ha haaaa ha. I'm also an Information Technology geek. I was an IT Systems and Network Engineer for over 25 years. I still do both IT & Uber Fiber Geek stuff. Let's chat...
I just downloaded the 3D printer files for a circular knitting machine. I might modify it for larger, smaller needle counts & gages...we'll see.
What an informative podcast! Thank you!
-Randi
Aww, thanks, Randi. XO
I have an addi circular knitting machine, but I'm really getting interested in circular sock machines. Thanks!
Love your podcast as always. I sent you a letter earlier this month and I hope you received it despite the poor weather.
Hello -- yes, I did! I thought I wrote back, but I am very behind, so maybe I haven't gotten your card out yet. It will be coming soon, though. :)
Thanks Dr. Kelly for another excellent show. Knitting machines are probably not my thing but I enjoyed the history and the info. Thanks again! BTW I love the money and keep thinking I will get one on my needles soon!
The 'money'? Shoot I must have missed something! :(
Haha, I think she meant monkey (the knitted monkey that is always behind me in every video).
Thanks, Elizabeth -- really glad to hear you enjoyed it. :)
Great information. I would love one of the sock knitting machines. I have 4 flatbed and 2 Addi circular machines and could use one more.
Hi Dawn! LOL, it sounds like a shopping trip is in your future! :D
I would LOVE to get a machine with a 64 ring. I wish it was in my budget because I feel like it would be so great to knit socks for presents.
Me too -- I totally agree! :)
Was fascinated by this episode. What a rich variety of topics. I hand knit socks because they are so comfortable. They are worn every day except summer. How comfortable/stretchy are the machine knit socks compared to the machine made socks? Can one start a fancy lacy rib on DPN's and then attach it to the machine for the stockinette portion of the sock? How stretchy is the ribbing compared to hand knit ribbing, say a 2 x 2 ribbing? I would like to thank you for a very professionally produced podcast with plenty to learn and see. I was once caught on the main freeway going through Ohio and the authorities kindly rounded up those who were stuck and we spent the night in the school gym. I'm glad you got home safely and can imagine how hard it was for you to drive through the blizzard.
Hi Susan -- thank you. :) I will check with my friend, Ann, who is a sock machine expert, but I believe the socks are basically the same in terms of stretch as hand-knit socks. [I have some socks that she made for me on the machine and I haven't noticed any difference in that regard.] I also do think you could put the socks on the machine after hand knitting some lacy parts. Thanks for your comment and questions. XO
Another fascinating podcast. I'm not interested in a knitting machine, but is interesting to learn how they work.
Same here...don't want one but loved the history of it all :)
Hi Sheila -- thanks for watching! ♥
Kristine I loved this video. Loved the history and demonstration. I have been researching CSM because I have several plastic circular machines already. These machines are ok for a beginner and one can make numerous items but I am ready for the next adventure in circular machines. I am trying to find out what size the needles are. My understanding is the Erlbacher 60 cylinder contains 10 gauge needles and the 54 cylinder and 72 cylinder contain 12 gauge needles. (This information originally pertained to the Gearhart machines and I am assuming this is correct for the Erlbacher machines as well). These are the cylinders I am looking to purchase along with a 60 and 72 needle ribber. I have not found any information as to the needle gauges on the ribber. What I have not been able to find is what size yarn can be used with the 10 guage needles. Any information will be helpful so I can decide what cylinders to purchase. I am looking forward to watching the rest of your videos. Is your post office box address still correct? I will reach out to you there as well. Thank you
Great show! I’d love to hear your opinion/review of large format circular knitting machines, such as the Addi Express, Innovations, or Knit Quick machines. They are growing in popularity among the knitting community and they are not limited to just ‘round’ projects. I’ve made sweaters, blankets and scarves out of my Addi. Worth a look! Keep up the good work! ❤️
Hello -- yes, I'll put this on my list for a possible future episode, as several people have requested it. Thank you. :)
This seems like a far more sophisticated machine than any other circular knitting machine I've seen, such as the Addi or Loops and Threads. I had a little NSI toy-department circular knitting machine at one time (it was on Black Friday special at Shopko a couple of years ago, I think); however, I never got around to trying it out, and eventually sold it on eBay. I have been following the ChemKnits Tutorials channel, and the gal there occasionally uses a circular knitting machine to make her own sock blanks for dying. She was using a Singer toy-department machine (similar to the NSI one I'd had), but recently used a 40% off coupon at Michaels to upgrade to a Loops & Threads circular knitting machine, which is much larger (and which she appears to like a lot for sock blank-making).
Yes, I have thought about those less expensive models from Michaels, etc. for making sock blanks. They generally don't have very good reviews online, though, so I have been skeptical.
That might be part of why I never got around to trying that NSI toy-department circular knitting machine (that and I had plenty enough crochet projects to do already, without learning another craft as well).
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I have 5 Scott and Williams 18 gauge 118 needle sock machines that run on a line shaft. I would like to have a 10 gauge 60 needle machine to make heavy boot socks.Does anybody know where I could find one.
Enjoyed the book review and the info on circular machines. Well-researched! I recently read "Jacquard's Web: How a Hand-Loom Led to the Birth of the Information Age" which gave a slightly different interpretation of Ada Byron's role. As a former IT professional and avid CSM and knitting-machine user, I seem to be on a parallel groove with you! You might want to research Egbert Egberts near Albany New York. I found info on him in a 1904 New York State government publication through a google search for Palatinate knitting (I am still looking for info on this topic!) It seems a group of German Palatinate knitters were using the old, heavy knitting frames until Egberts and his mechanical friend Timothy Bailey developed an alternative in 1831.
Hi Brenda -- so nice to read your comment. I'm going to have to look that book up! Also, interesting info about Egberts that I will investigate. Thank you so much for the suggestions. XO
You forgot about the nzak auto knitter from New Zealand, and I'm thinking that they were being made several years before the U.S. company started making machines. There were some other small companies that made sock knitting machine in the 1960's and 1970's also.
I would LOVE to have a CSM!
Hi there great video, recently got a Griswold with a 60 cylinder and have managed to get to the point where I can make nice socks which fit me but struggling to make looser thinks like that hat or smaller diameters for a pair of socks for my wife any tips or videos I should watch? Thanks
Hi Richard -- I'm really no expert at circular knitting machines. If you are on Ravelry, I know there are a number of groups where you could ask your questions and get answers from people who probably have the same machine as you do.
This was very fascinating! I would love a circular knitting machine, but those are so far out of my budget. How are the Addi machines?
I've been thinking about circular knitting machines for the past couple of weeks, and would like to try one. I wonder if there will be any at Maryland Sheep and Wool this May...
Hi Laura -- I'm not sure, but I know that Jamie has gone to Rhinebeck, so she might go to Maryland Sheep & Wool, too. :)
Oh, I just wanted to mention that I have a circular knitting machine but mine looks like a toy next to the ones in your video. I have the knit Quick from Michaels. It’s all plastic and it’s easy to use. It retails for around $70 but Michaels usually has coupons for 40, 50 or 60% off so you can get one for as little as $30. I would love to see you review some of these machines. The Machine made in Germany called the Addi is the one I want but those cost a hundred dollars or more even though they are also made of plastic.
Hey -- that's cool, though, especially that it's easy to use. I've seen machines like that and have thought of doing reviews. I will have to figure out what I would do with all of them once my review is done. Plus I would have to buy them all myself, which could get a little pricey. :)
Kristine Kelly why don’t you just try to find someone to lend them to you?
Kristine Kelly if I still lived in Northwest Indiana, I would have taken them to you. I live in Arizona now though.
Loved your show, I have considered get a circular knitting machine but on my budget the cost makes it impossible. On another note I have thought about getting a set of the Addi Flexi-flips for socks, what are your thoughts on them?
Hi Donna -- I know, the nice circular machines are pricey. Regarding the flexi-flips, yes, I have some but haven't used them much yet. I'll probably be doing a review of them in a future video. :)
I am dying to get a sock machine. First I saw one on Crafts from the first Floor, she had gotten an Erlbacher and I thought how adventurous, I what one. Then I saw how much they were and hesitated then stepped back. Then I saw Amber get one (The YarnHoarder)and that was it. I totally want one. Amber got a New Zealand auto knitter. Those don't look readily available. She had gotten a lightly used one. But I've been pursuing TH-cam looking for instructional videos. There is also an internet site called Sock Tv. You can subscribe to it and its full of instructional videos, it looks like its put out by Erlbacher. I can feel one coming there in the distance....
Great video, I was hoping you would talk about the newer circular knitting machines like the ones from Loops and Threads and the Addi machines. I am looking to purchase one of these to make sock blanks. I too, am a subscriber to Chem Knit and want to dye my own sock yarn for gifts for family and friends. Do you plan to review these type machines??
Hello -- I've received several requests to review those circular machines, and I may do that at some point in the future. I will have to purchase them myself, and they are quite pricey. 😊
What a great interview! Informative and intriguing. I was so curious about circular knitting machines. Thank you for this terrific episode. (Irene)
Hi Irene! Thanks so much -- glad you enjoyed it. ♥