What a blast from the past,when I was a child in the nineteen fifties. I visited my great aunt who was born blind. She was kniting socks on a Victorian machine at her place of work. A workshop for the visually impaired. She sat in along line with other women also using a knitting machine. I was fascinated by the speed and skill all while chatting amongst themselves and singing along to the radio. I never expected to see a similar machine in action. Well done,regards Sandra x.
My friend and I were out over by the library where we live and ran into one lady who was blind crocheting a blanket as well. She only used a monochromatic color, I forget what color she used at the time, too work on the project. It was a fairly easy and simple stitch as well with a basic 5.5mm hook as well. The lady was pretty much going to town on it and had it a fairly good size by time we saw it and it was in a granny block
A tip from a hand knitter who has worked with yarn on cones many times. (I have a local store that buys in bulk, and sells cheap) If you have the cone standing passively on the table, and pulls the yarn up like you did, the yarn will slowly become either tighter or looser in its twist. (Not native English speaker, sorry for the weird explanation) If you instead had it a bit higher up, and on something that rotates the cone as the yarn is being pulled into the machine, you won't slowly overwind or unwind the yarn. It's probably not a big deal for the socks you have made so far, but if you are going to attempt ribbing, it is REALLY important to get right, otherwise the last knit stiches before the purl will look loose and weird. Unwinding the yarn can also cause the hooks on the machine to have a harder time grabbing the yarn, and will make the final garment less strong.
They make spinner stands for the cones. You can also often just have it on a wire post. It's a good idea for _anyone_ that's working with wound products.
As somone who studies that stuff, yeah, that is important. Not only can it start to affect how the last row looks. It can also misshape the stocking and impact how the machine morks because depending on what direction you wound the cone in, the yarn will either be would tighter or be unwound.
Take the too big sock, put a loop on the end of it and hang it up as your Christmas stocking so that way it's a useful and constant reminder of your journey, your first sock, your first endeavor into this new Joy and then go ahead and make you two socks that absolutely positively match.
I'm doing that right now with hand knitting socks I did in 3 weight baby blanket yarn by casting on the same as you should for a sock yarn weight. I didn't really understand how huge of a difference "one size" of yarn would make. I'm only about 5 months into my fiber arts journey and all self taught since the grandmother of mine that used to knit, sew and crochet passed when I was too little to do much more than chain crochet and sit still for more than 10 minutes at a time lol. Machine knitting looks super fun too since you don't have to worry about tension and you can make much smaller thread into socks and such
My mother made my father a sock that was so large that it rivaled the Christmas stockings. It was supposed to be a sock. It turned out 5 times the size it should have been. It is glorious as a Christmas stocking.
@@amethystskeels3788 3 weight is worsted weight. Usually requires a size 7 or a 8 needle. It's important to know gauges and weights that's way when you see any yarn...with or without a label, you will know what needles ( or hook) will be appropriate to use. Baby yarn for example is a 1 if you go by the weight scale....uses a size 1- 3 needle on average most folks use a 3 ... personally...I use a 2 cuz I work loosely. If you know you work loosely or tightly, know your yarn weights and needle sizes....you can plan your projects and patterns to be the correct size every time.
It was fascinating watching the machine at work! It apparently was promoted very heavily as a money-making venture targetted at poor people in the 1900-1920's Netherlands and I once read an article about an older gentleman remembering working with it; his family found it difficult to crank out enough socks to pay for the machine and instead opted for the finishing of socks, also organized by the factory who made the knitting machines. You were supposed to send in your sock tubes, and someone else would finish them, and you got paid by the dozen (not much, I expect). The gentleman had forgotten all that until he found the knitting machine in a box in the attic - with the instructions still in the box. He got it to work again, liked it, and at the time of the article got it out every year to make himself some socks. His machine (from the pictures) looked a bit different from yours; you had to clamp it on the table and it was heavy cast iron.
I give you props for being able to concentrate with all that clicking noise. I'm a crocheter and cannot imagine hearing that clicking for 2+ hours. Kudos
I am wondering how heel is done. My grandmother had a machine back in 1900. I am thinking that is why so many socks were knitted and sent to soldiers in war. I am from Canada. My niece inherited the machine and has been doing a lot of knitting. She moved away, so I never had the opportunity to see it in operation. I am very excited to see this machine . I am a avid knitter but my age caught up with me. I will certainly subscribe and watch you with happiness in my heart. 🥰
There are a lot of CSM videos of heels online but they are basically made with short rows. Some knit tubes and afterthought the heels and toes. I love my machine, my hands can’t do the tiny needles to hand knit socks.
@@damdamfino Yes! I have a vintage Victorian CSM, and I've done loads of socks on it, and you can see her doing a heel at 7:00. You can pull a hook all the way up to skip it, so you just essentially pull up half the hooks, then pull up one more hook with each row until you get down to sixteen or so, then push one down for each row until you get to half the hooks again. Then push 'em all down to go back to the regular sock! You're knitting back and forth instead of in the round, so it produces some pattern variation with the variegated yarns, but I've never gotten any complaints about that. Love these machines!
Part of the reason for sending socks was probably to prevent trench foot. It was really common and dangerous, and caused by having your feet wet for days on end. It was probably hard to dry socks in the trenches when it wasn't sunny.
I’ve always wanted a sock machine!! The fact that they are now being 3D printed means I may someday get one!! Your smile and excitement brighten my day!!
@@valeriepowell6891 oh wow. My son has been talking about getting a 3D printer. Now I must remember to make him a secret laboratory or you know a nice out of the way place so he can make me my dream sock machine or uum things with a 3D printer
@@justthandie1285 My son is doing an eighth grade project where he is 3D printing a 3D printer! Well, most of the parts for it. You can likely find access to a 3D printer in your area. Our local libraries and my children's school have machines they can order things made on at a nominal cost. Of course, if you need an excuse to get one, you definitely got it here!
I can only imagine what a wonderful invention these were back in the day when all knitting was done by hand. I bet many socks were made sitting by the fire at night.
If anyone has been beaten down by life so much that you've forgotten what pure joy looks like, 2:18 is the start of a refresher course. Seeing someone be so unabashedly happy made me happy, so thank you for that! :)
I have one of their machines too and I love it! My husband has size 13 feet so it’s a life saver when he wants socks. Love your little pup, I have an Aussie too!
Idk how I ended up here. I work on heavy equipment, snow plow, and farm. I can hardly sew a small tear in my work clothes let alone make clothing. 3d printed machine is cool, your enthusiasm for it is great!
It's nice to see something from a couple of hundred years ago being made with something from the current era. It will be nice if we see a lot more of this. 👍👍
My mum was pretty fast, but not this fast lol. She hand knitted a pair of socks in about 5-6 hours, and total of 10 pairs in 12 days. She did end up developing carpal tunnel syndrome 😞 Her ADHD hyperfocus just didn't let her stop even when she was in pain.
I have pretty intense ADHD, I feel that one. But when that hits with a manic phase of my bi-polar, I legitimately barely feel pain, and will keep going if I don't stop myself.
@@FatNebraskaMom Oh she's still alive! Just got bored of knitting after like 2 or 3 months and has barely knitted since. Now she's hyperfixated on plants, painting and playing piano.
@@MilnaAlenI've never related to a UA-cam comment in my life hahaha, those intense bursts of inspiration are like nothing else- then suddenly gone replaced with something else! ❤
I know how she feels. I have bad hands, but when I knit my stitches are super tight like my grandmother. If I'm in the kitchen, I work all day until my hands just about give out. I go to work to take a break lol
I have no interest in knitting my own socks, but I am fascinated by machinery and love to see other people geek out over the machines they love for their craft. Great stuff!
I have no idea how the UA-cam algorithm got me here here as I have never knitted anything in my life, however, I thoroughly enjoyed this video as it was very entertaining and your excitement is infectious!
I am 77 and have been knitting since I was 7 years old but I had never heard of this machine until your site popped up on my iPad! I had a straight knitting machine in the 70s but I found that I missed knitting by hand. This is fascinating to watch and I loved watching your absolute joy in being able to use it. Happy sock making!
So my sister was sitting next to me, and since she doesn't have a youtube account, and noticed who just wrote this comment, and wants me to comment back, soooo first off, you deserve more likes, and I have to say congratulations for proving you exist on youtube on other places than just your channel. Just saying.
Oh that's so cool! I've seen vintage sock machines before that are all metal but the 3D printed ones seem much more affordable (...relatively speaking). The resulting socks are beautiful and it's really neat that you're already branching out to other things on that machine! Also I love your pup demanding attention in the middle of trying to do something else, mine does the exact same thing =D
What a nifty thing! I LOVE when old things become new again. It is so wonderful to see the knowledge and ingenuity of the past being preserved in such a neat new way!
I have a Gearhart circular sock knitting machine that I've made many pairs of socks with. It takes me longer to stitch up the toe than to knit the sock, and they are so comfortable. It prefers thin yarn and I have great success unraveling cashmere sweaters and making socks with the yarn.
I had the good luck to see an antique CSM being demo'ed at a local fiber fest. It was fascinating, and a little hypnotic. I am gobsmacked, & overjoyed, that they have 3D versions, now. Have you seen how they became common(ish) in the US?
Back in the 1950s I can remember evening times, sitting watching my grandmother knit socks. She didn't have a machine so it was all by hand. She used to let me knit some of the straight leg when my knitting became good enough. But I never got the hang of "turning the heel". She used to also knit the most incredible cotton lace work with tiny needles. Amazing woman, with so many skills. Looking at this machine, all I can say is - I want one!
Interesting video. I only use a sewing machine sometimes; and Inkscape + Inkstitch - for logo embroidery, no knitting.... Miss, your appearence is beyond lovely and breathtaking.
I love your needle felted sheep! Love your videos too. Love that the 50s wrap dress still is not finished, but you love it so much you wear it anyway! A woman of my own heart. All the best!
Came for the knitting, stayed for the adorable dog! ;) I had two red tri mini aussies, best dogs in the world! Seeing your sweet fuzzy pup warms my heart, I hope to see him in more videos of yours that I'm definitely going to watch!
I just found this channel. Fascinating to say the least. My impressions: you're a cool lady. The view out your window is beautiful. I didn't know such a machine existed. If Nutella were a cat, this video would have ended sooner and differently (cat owners know what I mean). Can't wait to see more.
Ok, I don’t know how this video came up in my feed, nor do I even care about knitting, but just seeing her excitement, actually had me excited for her. Nice job on your well made socks!
My grandmother could knit socks by hand like no other! One time she was sick, she was rushed to the hospital when she passed out. Mom said she was out cold on the gurney with her hands moving like she was knitting. When you grow up knitting, it's just muscle memory and hardwired. I feel its also partly genetic. Like some people are born to be artists, or mechanics or chefs. The same grandmother was a master in the kitchen. I'm the same way. My other grandmother had infamous bread ..I make bread like her too. So, practice and innate skill combine to perfection. 😊
this is the first time I watch a rec from your videos. There is something very calming about you. you have such a beautiful aura and it made me feel peaceful and somewhat happy.
you have the patience of a saint to figure this all out and not giving up. you have my utmost admiration!! the way you get so excited and happy is adorable. i often feel the same about yarn, a completed project. love your passion and wish you wild success. greetings from switzerland and happy easter 🇨🇭🐰❤️
Cushion covers lol ..I couldn't stop staring at them and Nutella of course. He was so excited he jumped on the table ready to pass you the pieces out of the box 📦! Socks are so wonderful 💖
Are there weights to help with the tension? (think you may need a more solid, stable table too?) You're very quick to learn; even if the first sock was too big, it looked great 🙂
I'm so glad to see this video! My father and grandfather got their hands on an antique machine once and managed to make it work. They were both loom fixers in woolen mills and into mechanical stuff. I've wondered what exactly my mother was talking about when she told me the story.
I am so JELLY!!!! BUT!!! I am excited for you!! This is great. You have my dream machine right there. I have 5 machines.... 2 flat beds (the old BOND types), an Addi King, an Addi Pro, and even an Addi Egg. I have ALWAYS wanted a sock knitter. I have made some socks on a sock loom and it is so satisfying, but gotta tell ya, I am an instant gratification and I think the CSM would make me more than satisfied. Good going on learning it so quickly. All knitting machines are so much more complicated than someone may think and I think you did a terrific job!! New subscriber here!! Can't wait to see all that you make now!
I bet that beautiful puppers has plenty of sock toys! Hurray for you! I'm a little envious, I admit, but I'm happy hand knitting crazy socks for now. Happy sock knitting!
Great video. I bought a csm at the end of 2020 and it arrived in early 2021. I fell I’ll and have been unable to use it. I m better and am struggling with the cast on. I joined a group and a retreat so I can learn to do it too. Great job. I had never heard of the one you got so it was nice to see another one. Great job. We have many common interests and I enjoy your videos very much
My mother had a knitting machine when I was a child. A straight machine and not circular like you have. I remember well that she often sat down to work on her machine. I think it was called "Knittax" if I remember correctly. But we got great sweaters and warm and good woolen clothes for winter use. We have quite cold winters here in Norway. Looks like superior quality of the socks you make there. Congratulations on a well-functioning machine. 🙂
Your joy is contagious! I agree, it is facinating. I am a man who.loves to knit socks so I Really enjoyed this video. I am so happy for you! Such a great smile!! Peace!
First video of yours that I found, and oh my gosh when I saw Nutella I was so happy! I also have an Aussie, and seeing how chaotic Nutella was just really made me laugh because of how my sweet girlie can act. So precious! Seeing your adventure with a CSM was so adorable! I loved how the CSM allowed for one hand to be knitting, while the other hand was doing the important task of petting Nutella, very very important task indeed. Definitely subbed! ♥
I've seen videos on CSM's before but they are generally being used by those who've already learned how to use one so I appreciate this video which shows that there is a learning curve. I hadn't realized there were 3D printed machines like this one. They are still expensive, but far less than the $2000+ for even a refurbished cast iron frame one much less a new one. Given the latter were meant for commercial production, I'd imagine one like this would be great for the number a family would need (plus gifts for others). Also, your dog is adorable.
Love seeing your perseverance through the learning curve as well as your clearly treating failures as information of what works and what doesn't to your desired ends. This sets an excellent example to young people about how to do life.
As an outsider watching this- being creative and as self sufficient as possible,reveals something wonderful I don’t often see in Western Cultures anymore. I love getting even simply things Women in my family knit for me. I restore Antique Steinways and make sure their furniture is always looking good in return.
Maybe UA-cam suggested it's because I like history. It's funny because I have zero desire about knitting, but watch the whole video because of your enthusiasm. Thank you for actually making something totally not any interest me at all worth watching.
Your excitement is so contagious that i'm so excited for you! The machine look fantastic, so smooth and the sound it makes is just so charmin! Nothing compare to all the plastic machine out there. Instant subscribe to your channel for me! Fantastica! Adoro
That looks like a joy to use (after lots of practice!). I'd love to see how the corset pattern would work if you're collecting votes on potentisl projects.
I've always wondered how early stockings were made. I never imagined that knitting machines were that old. I've also wondered how they actually worked. Thank you for answering both questions.
I’ve wanted one for years but without a real need for it there’s no way I can afford it. I’m glad you could get it for UA-cam and show all of us would love to use it.
Wonderful simply Wonderful Thank you for showing us your machine and the joy expressed in sock making and venturing forward. Simply wonderful. I want to buy this machine too and knit socks & stocking.. Wonderful
This was fascinating, thank you. My great grandfather worked for a Nottingham knitting machine company in the 1870’s. He went to Philadelphia to set up machines there.
I understand the barely tolerable joy of getting new craft tools! LOL GIMMEE! I tried knalbinding....an old norse version of sock making. I ended up with six socks of nowhere near the same size. So, got the technique, but need to work on the stitch counting...I LOVE the efficiency of that knitting machine! Just WOW!
So amazing ! I never saw a sock machine... didn't even know they existed. Perseverance was the key to the perfect sock. I love the reticule that you made... What yarn did you use? Was it a certain brand or indie dyer's ? Very beautiful xx
I’m very happy to have stumbled across your channel and to learn about the CSM. Thank you for unboxing and taking up through your process. You were simply charming as a host. Now, I want a CSM, too…
Very cool. I knit socks by hand and cannot begin to imagine how this device can turn a heel! Love your music choice; my feet are tapping! Great yarn choices. That reticule is adorable.
A friend of mine was able to get an antique circular knitting machine cheaply as it wasn't working very well. She took it completely apart, cleaned all the parts before putting it back together. It now works perfectly and her socks are so cool. I don't think I could use a 3d printed machine when I've seen how beautiful an antique one looks.
I don't knit so I don't know how this showed up in my feed but it was a joy watching you be so excited about your new machine 😊 I think it's really cool to be able to create like this
What a blast from the past,when I was a child in the nineteen fifties. I visited my great aunt who was born blind. She was kniting socks on a Victorian machine at her place of work. A workshop for the visually impaired. She sat in along line with other women also using a knitting machine. I was fascinated by the speed and skill all while chatting amongst themselves and singing along to the radio. I never expected to see a similar machine in action. Well done,regards Sandra x.
That's an amazing memory. Thanks for sharing.
My friend and I were out over by the library where we live and ran into one lady who was blind crocheting a blanket as well. She only used a monochromatic color, I forget what color she used at the time, too work on the project. It was a fairly easy and simple stitch as well with a basic 5.5mm hook as well. The lady was pretty much going to town on it and had it a fairly good size by time we saw it and it was in a granny block
What a great memory!
Wow thank you so much for sharing this! A fascinating memory.
A tip from a hand knitter who has worked with yarn on cones many times. (I have a local store that buys in bulk, and sells cheap)
If you have the cone standing passively on the table, and pulls the yarn up like you did, the yarn will slowly become either tighter or looser in its twist. (Not native English speaker, sorry for the weird explanation)
If you instead had it a bit higher up, and on something that rotates the cone as the yarn is being pulled into the machine, you won't slowly overwind or unwind the yarn. It's probably not a big deal for the socks you have made so far, but if you are going to attempt ribbing, it is REALLY important to get right, otherwise the last knit stiches before the purl will look loose and weird.
Unwinding the yarn can also cause the hooks on the machine to have a harder time grabbing the yarn, and will make the final garment less strong.
They make spinner stands for the cones. You can also often just have it on a wire post. It's a good idea for _anyone_ that's working with wound products.
The post is called a spool.
As somone who studies that stuff, yeah, that is important. Not only can it start to affect how the last row looks. It can also misshape the stocking and impact how the machine morks because depending on what direction you wound the cone in, the yarn will either be would tighter or be unwound.
Excellent comment.
Take the too big sock, put a loop on the end of it and hang it up as your Christmas stocking so that way it's a useful and constant reminder of your journey, your first sock, your first endeavor into this new Joy and then go ahead and make you two socks that absolutely positively match.
That's such a nice idea?
I'm doing that right now with hand knitting socks I did in 3 weight baby blanket yarn by casting on the same as you should for a sock yarn weight. I didn't really understand how huge of a difference "one size" of yarn would make. I'm only about 5 months into my fiber arts journey and all self taught since the grandmother of mine that used to knit, sew and crochet passed when I was too little to do much more than chain crochet and sit still for more than 10 minutes at a time lol. Machine knitting looks super fun too since you don't have to worry about tension and you can make much smaller thread into socks and such
My mother made my father a sock that was so large that it rivaled the Christmas stockings. It was supposed to be a sock. It turned out 5 times the size it should have been. It is glorious as a Christmas stocking.
@@amethystskeels3788 3 weight is worsted weight. Usually requires a size 7 or a 8 needle. It's important to know gauges and weights that's way when you see any yarn...with or without a label, you will know what needles ( or hook) will be appropriate to use. Baby yarn for example is a 1 if you go by the weight scale....uses a size 1- 3 needle on average most folks use a 3 ... personally...I use a 2 cuz I work loosely.
If you know you work loosely or tightly, know your yarn weights and needle sizes....you can plan your projects and patterns to be the correct size every time.
I came here to say that very thing.
Oh my word! 3D printed?!?
And here I've been too afraid to pursue buying an antique for fear that it's missing parts.
Absolutely terrific.
I have a friend whose son has one that is an antique and it is amazing to watch it.
Yes the Victorians were very ingenious people, coming up with idea of the 3-d printer to easily make sock knitting machines.
3D printing nerds can switch to knitting machines and Warhammer figures. Good times.
Necessity is the mother of invention ~Proverb
Dude she takes no prisoners. I'm done. Some people hang posters of Marvel characters. I'm gonna have a poster of this lady in my sewing room. ❤❤❤❤
It was fascinating watching the machine at work! It apparently was promoted very heavily as a money-making venture targetted at poor people in the 1900-1920's Netherlands and I once read an article about an older gentleman remembering working with it; his family found it difficult to crank out enough socks to pay for the machine and instead opted for the finishing of socks, also organized by the factory who made the knitting machines. You were supposed to send in your sock tubes, and someone else would finish them, and you got paid by the dozen (not much, I expect). The gentleman had forgotten all that until he found the knitting machine in a box in the attic - with the instructions still in the box. He got it to work again, liked it, and at the time of the article got it out every year to make himself some socks. His machine (from the pictures) looked a bit different from yours; you had to clamp it on the table and it was heavy cast iron.
I give you props for being able to concentrate with all that clicking noise. I'm a crocheter and cannot imagine hearing that clicking for 2+ hours. Kudos
I am wondering how heel is done. My grandmother had a machine back in 1900. I am thinking that is why so many socks were knitted and sent to soldiers in war. I am from Canada. My niece inherited the machine and has been doing a lot of knitting. She moved away, so I never had the opportunity to see it in operation. I am very excited to see this machine . I am a avid knitter but my age caught up with me. I will certainly subscribe and watch you with happiness in my heart. 🥰
There are a lot of CSM videos of heels online but they are basically made with short rows. Some knit tubes and afterthought the heels and toes. I love my machine, my hands can’t do the tiny needles to hand knit socks.
Hello fellow Canadian! My great grannie had a machine too!
I would imagine it’s with short rows. So instead of completing a full rotation, you go back and forth in a small section to make the heel.
@@damdamfino Yes! I have a vintage Victorian CSM, and I've done loads of socks on it, and you can see her doing a heel at 7:00. You can pull a hook all the way up to skip it, so you just essentially pull up half the hooks, then pull up one more hook with each row until you get down to sixteen or so, then push one down for each row until you get to half the hooks again. Then push 'em all down to go back to the regular sock! You're knitting back and forth instead of in the round, so it produces some pattern variation with the variegated yarns, but I've never gotten any complaints about that. Love these machines!
Part of the reason for sending socks was probably to prevent trench foot. It was really common and dangerous, and caused by having your feet wet for days on end. It was probably hard to dry socks in the trenches when it wasn't sunny.
I’ve always wanted a sock machine!! The fact that they are now being 3D printed means I may someday get one!!
Your smile and excitement brighten my day!!
Ok, now i can totally justify buying a 3d printer! :)
Some kind of soft printer for socks 😁
You can also get a template and 3D print your own CSM!
@@valeriepowell6891 oh wow. My son has been talking about getting a 3D printer. Now I must remember to make him a secret laboratory or you know a nice out of the way place so he can make me my dream sock machine or uum things with a 3D printer
@@justthandie1285 My son is doing an eighth grade project where he is 3D printing a 3D printer! Well, most of the parts for it. You can likely find access to a 3D printer in your area. Our local libraries and my children's school have machines they can order things made on at a nominal cost. Of course, if you need an excuse to get one, you definitely got it here!
Your excitement about the machine straight up energized Nutella so much 🤣
Her sharing your joy is so sweet
I can only imagine what a wonderful invention these were back in the day when all knitting was done by hand. I bet many socks were made sitting by the fire at night.
If anyone has been beaten down by life so much that you've forgotten what pure joy looks like, 2:18 is the start of a refresher course. Seeing someone be so unabashedly happy made me happy, so thank you for that! :)
I have dreamed of using a CSM for years...I had no idea there was a 3D-printed one! The items you made are so beautiful.
I have one of their machines too and I love it! My husband has size 13 feet so it’s a life saver when he wants socks. Love your little pup, I have an Aussie too!
That’s so funny! My hubby has size 13 feet & we also have an Aussie “ moonpi”.
Idk how I ended up here. I work on heavy equipment, snow plow, and farm. I can hardly sew a small tear in my work clothes let alone make clothing. 3d printed machine is cool, your enthusiasm for it is great!
It's nice to see something from a couple of hundred years ago being made with something from the current era. It will be nice if we see a lot more of this. 👍👍
Yes! There are more than a few hand-powered machines that need to make a comeback.
My mum was pretty fast, but not this fast lol. She hand knitted a pair of socks in about 5-6 hours, and total of 10 pairs in 12 days. She did end up developing carpal tunnel syndrome 😞 Her ADHD hyperfocus just didn't let her stop even when she was in pain.
I have pretty intense ADHD, I feel that one. But when that hits with a manic phase of my bi-polar, I legitimately barely feel pain, and will keep going if I don't stop myself.
I feel this so deeply. Cheers to your mother. May she knit in Valhalla forever. ❤❤❤💪💪
@@FatNebraskaMom Oh she's still alive! Just got bored of knitting after like 2 or 3 months and has barely knitted since. Now she's hyperfixated on plants, painting and playing piano.
@@MilnaAlenI've never related to a UA-cam comment in my life hahaha, those intense bursts of inspiration are like nothing else- then suddenly gone replaced with something else! ❤
I know how she feels. I have bad hands, but when I knit my stitches are super tight like my grandmother. If I'm in the kitchen, I work all day until my hands just about give out. I go to work to take a break lol
I have no interest in knitting my own socks, but I am fascinated by machinery and love to see other people geek out over the machines they love for their craft. Great stuff!
So cute!! Your dog sensed your excitement and flipped out, getting up next to you on the table? Adorable!!
So nice to see a young person embracing csm! I've had my legare 400 since 2017 and I only know one other knitter who is sub 30.
It is so cool tho find other people who get as geeked about crafts and the tools available as I do. :)
Your excitement and happiness are contagious. I am so happy you got your dream machine!
I have no idea how the UA-cam algorithm got me here here as I have never knitted anything in my life, however, I thoroughly enjoyed this video as it was very entertaining and your excitement is infectious!
I am 77 and have been knitting since I was 7 years old but I had never heard of this machine until your site popped up on my iPad! I had a straight knitting machine in the 70s but I found that I missed knitting by hand. This is fascinating to watch and I loved watching your absolute joy in being able to use it. Happy sock making!
Your excitement and enthusiasm for this machine is infectious.
It's so inspiring to see how you work through the difficulties and don't give up!
As someone from the 3d orinting comunity getting into historical recreations this is super cool to see someone get so excited about
Now I want to Engineer socks.
So my sister was sitting next to me, and since she doesn't have a youtube account, and noticed who just wrote this comment, and wants me to comment back, soooo first off, you deserve more likes, and I have to say congratulations for proving you exist on youtube on other places than just your channel. Just saying.
Lol
Oh that's so cool! I've seen vintage sock machines before that are all metal but the 3D printed ones seem much more affordable (...relatively speaking). The resulting socks are beautiful and it's really neat that you're already branching out to other things on that machine!
Also I love your pup demanding attention in the middle of trying to do something else, mine does the exact same thing =D
Well, it's moving. Without Nutella's permission.
Your happiness is contagious. So glad for you, your trial and error and your successes. You have one more subscriber.
The CSM is awesome and that it is 3d printed, so cool. Can hardly wait for the next installment.
Congratulations on solving the puzzle!
The finished socks are beautiful
The machine is fascinating
The bag is lovely too
What a nifty thing! I LOVE when old things become new again. It is so wonderful to see the knowledge and ingenuity of the past being preserved in such a neat new way!
I have a Gearhart circular sock knitting machine that I've made many pairs of socks with. It takes me longer to stitch up the toe than to knit the sock, and they are so comfortable. It prefers thin yarn and I have great success unraveling cashmere sweaters and making socks with the yarn.
I had the good luck to see an antique CSM being demo'ed at a local fiber fest. It was fascinating, and a little hypnotic. I am gobsmacked, & overjoyed, that they have 3D versions, now. Have you seen how they became common(ish) in the US?
Back in the 1950s I can remember evening times, sitting watching my grandmother knit socks. She didn't have a machine so it was all by hand. She used to let me knit some of the straight leg when my knitting became good enough. But I never got the hang of "turning the heel". She used to also knit the most incredible cotton lace work with tiny needles. Amazing woman, with so many skills. Looking at this machine, all I can say is - I want one!
This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Also, I love how literal it is when you say "crank it out."
We found my great grannies in a box in her old house. My mom had it refurbished and can make socks now :)
Interesting video. I only use a sewing machine sometimes;
and Inkscape + Inkstitch - for logo embroidery, no knitting....
Miss, your appearence is beyond lovely and breathtaking.
I love your needle felted sheep! Love your videos too. Love that the 50s wrap dress still is not finished, but you love it so much you wear it anyway! A woman of my own heart. All the best!
Came for the knitting, stayed for the adorable dog! ;) I had two red tri mini aussies, best dogs in the world! Seeing your sweet fuzzy pup warms my heart, I hope to see him in more videos of yours that I'm definitely going to watch!
I just found this channel. Fascinating to say the least. My impressions: you're a cool lady. The view out your window is beautiful. I didn't know such a machine existed. If Nutella were a cat, this video would have ended sooner and differently (cat owners know what I mean). Can't wait to see more.
Ok, I don’t know how this video came up in my feed, nor do I even care about knitting, but just seeing her excitement, actually had me excited for her. Nice job on your well made socks!
My grandmother could knit socks by hand like no other! One time she was sick, she was rushed to the hospital when she passed out. Mom said she was out cold on the gurney with her hands moving like she was knitting. When you grow up knitting, it's just muscle memory and hardwired.
I feel its also partly genetic. Like some people are born to be artists, or mechanics or chefs. The same grandmother was a master in the kitchen. I'm the same way. My other grandmother had infamous bread ..I make bread like her too. So, practice and innate skill combine to perfection. 😊
this is the first time I watch a rec from your videos. There is something very calming about you. you have such a beautiful aura and it made me feel peaceful and somewhat happy.
We had fun watching you go through the auction items. Now I want to see what's in ALL the boxes. What a score!
That's so exciting! Love the self striping sock yarn, looking forward to seeing more projects. The little bag is so cute!!
you have the patience of a saint to figure this all out and not giving up. you have my utmost admiration!! the way you get so excited and happy is adorable. i often feel the same about yarn, a completed project. love your passion and wish you wild success. greetings from switzerland and happy easter 🇨🇭🐰❤️
Your enthusiasm is infectious. So pleased for you. ♥️
Cushion covers lol ..I couldn't stop staring at them and Nutella of course. He was so excited he jumped on the table ready to pass you the pieces out of the box 📦! Socks are so wonderful 💖
I love how the dog is like 'why play with that thing when you can play with me'
I love your enthusiasm and can do attitude xx
Are there weights to help with the tension? (think you may need a more solid, stable table too?) You're very quick to learn; even if the first sock was too big, it looked great 🙂
From my understanding of this CSM, you put soft weights in the cast on bonnet!
the socks looks so soft and warm.....just lovely!
I'm so glad to see this video! My father and grandfather got their hands on an antique machine once and managed to make it work. They were both loom fixers in woolen mills and into mechanical stuff. I've wondered what exactly my mother was talking about when she told me the story.
I am so JELLY!!!! BUT!!! I am excited for you!! This is great. You have my dream machine right there. I have 5 machines.... 2 flat beds (the old BOND types), an Addi King, an Addi Pro, and even an Addi Egg. I have ALWAYS wanted a sock knitter. I have made some socks on a sock loom and it is so satisfying, but gotta tell ya, I am an instant gratification and I think the CSM would make me more than satisfied. Good going on learning it so quickly. All knitting machines are so much more complicated than someone may think and I think you did a terrific job!! New subscriber here!! Can't wait to see all that you make now!
I bet that beautiful puppers has plenty of sock toys! Hurray for you! I'm a little envious, I admit, but I'm happy hand knitting crazy socks for now. Happy sock knitting!
My grandmother used to hand knit my socks. She used to use three needles if I remember correctly. It was 50 years ago.
Thanks!
Great video. I bought a csm at the end of 2020 and it arrived in early 2021. I fell I’ll and have been unable to use it. I m better and am struggling with the cast on. I joined a group and a retreat so I can learn to do it too. Great job. I had never heard of the one you got so it was nice to see another one. Great job. We have many common interests and I enjoy your videos very much
My mother had a knitting machine when I was a child. A straight machine and not circular like you have. I remember well that she often sat down to work on her machine. I think it was called "Knittax" if I remember correctly. But we got great sweaters and warm and good woolen clothes for winter use. We have quite cold winters here in Norway. Looks like superior quality of the socks you make there. Congratulations on a well-functioning machine. 🙂
Your needle felted wall hanging is so lovely!
Your joy is contagious! I agree, it is facinating. I am a man who.loves to knit socks so I Really enjoyed this video. I am so happy for you! Such a great smile!! Peace!
Wow those socks turned out so good! Now I want a CSM, I love making socks. And that’s nice to know it can do more than just socks too.
First video of yours that I found, and oh my gosh when I saw Nutella I was so happy! I also have an Aussie, and seeing how chaotic Nutella was just really made me laugh because of how my sweet girlie can act. So precious!
Seeing your adventure with a CSM was so adorable! I loved how the CSM allowed for one hand to be knitting, while the other hand was doing the important task of petting Nutella, very very important task indeed. Definitely subbed! ♥
I've seen videos on CSM's before but they are generally being used by those who've already learned how to use one so I appreciate this video which shows that there is a learning curve. I hadn't realized there were 3D printed machines like this one. They are still expensive, but far less than the $2000+ for even a refurbished cast iron frame one much less a new one. Given the latter were meant for commercial production, I'd imagine one like this would be great for the number a family would need (plus gifts for others). Also, your dog is adorable.
Love seeing your perseverance through the learning curve as well as your clearly treating failures as information of what works and what doesn't to your desired ends. This sets an excellent example to young people about how to do life.
I always admire the inventors of machines like these. Genius!
As an outsider watching this- being creative and as self sufficient as possible,reveals something wonderful I don’t often see in Western Cultures anymore. I love getting even simply things Women in my family knit for me. I restore Antique Steinways and make sure their furniture is always looking good in return.
love the color on the good pairs! Very nice!
this is so cute, I don't think I've ever seen anyone this happy about making socks!☺
Oh wow! Please do an in depth slow mo how it works! It's so cool x
Maybe UA-cam suggested it's because I like history. It's funny because I have zero desire about knitting, but watch the whole video because of your enthusiasm. Thank you for actually making something totally not any interest me at all worth watching.
I am a fifty years old lady and look at how happy and lively you are just make me smile. Well done girl.
Your dog is adorable and absolutely stole the show. I'm a big fan of Aussies.
You inspired me to finally get my own D&B CSM! Absolutely love your channel! 💕
Your excitement is so contagious that i'm so excited for you! The machine look fantastic, so smooth and the sound it makes is just so charmin! Nothing compare to all the plastic machine out there. Instant subscribe to your channel for me! Fantastica! Adoro
I don’t know how this video came to me but I find it amazing and you have such natural joy is infectious thank you
I just subscribed…. I am totally in awe over this machine. I will be watching for more . Thanks you for sharing. I am thrilled for you!
“I got so excited/flustered that I sweated through what I was wearing before and had to change”-SUBSCRIBED. You are my kind of crafter geek.
Sincerely, its one of the wonderful videos that I have seen in UA-cam, a lot of respect 🙏
Were they as fast at knitting as me clicking on this video 😂 lol I love your channel 😍
…and now I need this machine in my life 🤩
Me too!
11:00 - I've never been so excited by knitting; or rather, what could be made from such machines.
That looks like a joy to use (after lots of practice!). I'd love to see how the corset pattern would work if you're collecting votes on potentisl projects.
I've always wondered how early stockings were made. I never imagined that knitting machines were that old. I've also wondered how they actually worked. Thank you for answering both questions.
I’ve wanted one for years but without a real need for it there’s no way I can afford it. I’m glad you could get it for UA-cam and show all of us would love to use it.
I'm new to following you today. I love your machine. And you are a pleasure to listen to.
Wonderful simply
Wonderful
Thank you for showing us your machine and the joy expressed in sock making and venturing forward.
Simply wonderful.
I want to buy this machine too and knit socks & stocking..
Wonderful
I've heard of circular knitting machine, but a 3D PRINTED one?? WOW!! 🤯
Really like how the eventual pair of socks turn out!
This was fascinating, thank you. My great grandfather worked for a Nottingham knitting machine company in the 1870’s. He went to Philadelphia to set up machines there.
Fascinating. Really neat I cord. I love the machine. Thank you for making this video. I want one of those machines.
I understand the barely tolerable joy of getting new craft tools! LOL GIMMEE! I tried knalbinding....an old norse version of sock making. I ended up with six socks of nowhere near the same size. So, got the technique, but need to work on the stitch counting...I LOVE the efficiency of that knitting machine! Just WOW!
Totally amazed at this machine. Never knew such a machine existed
Wow!! how cool are you!!! can't wait to see your biking ensemble!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
So amazing ! I never saw a sock machine... didn't even know they existed. Perseverance was the key to the perfect sock. I love the reticule that you made... What yarn did you use? Was it a certain brand or indie dyer's ? Very beautiful xx
SO satisfying to watch! (…especially after years of doing it with a crochet hook!)
I’m very happy to have stumbled across your channel and to learn about the CSM. Thank you for unboxing and taking up through your process. You were simply charming as a host.
Now, I want a CSM, too…
That was so cool, I have never seen one of those. It was fun watching you learn it. Thanks.
Your excitement is addictive,love watching your creations , your jumper is so cute too 😍
Very cool. I knit socks by hand and cannot begin to imagine how this device can turn a heel! Love your music choice; my feet are tapping!
Great yarn choices. That reticule is adorable.
A friend of mine was able to get an antique circular knitting machine cheaply as it wasn't working very well. She took it completely apart, cleaned all the parts before putting it back together. It now works perfectly and her socks are so cool.
I don't think I could use a 3d printed machine when I've seen how beautiful an antique one looks.
I don't knit so I don't know how this showed up in my feed but it was a joy watching you be so excited about your new machine 😊 I think it's really cool to be able to create like this