Sock Machine Videos

Below are links to some very helpful Video's Please contact these vendors directly to purchase Videos and CD's.

* Highly recommend these tapes for beginners

Roxana Baechle Videos

Video review: 

*Initial set--2 tapes, 2 hours each, $45 plus $6 shipping (includes written patterns)--

Contents: checking out parts, cleaning, sorting and testing needles, substituting parts, assembling, threading, using the set-up basket, making a knitted set-up/bonnet, re-hung selvedge on 54 slot cylinder, selvedge on other cylinders, sock with plain foot, sock with ribbed arch, kitchener stitch done from needles.  Shows Gearhart, LeGare and Auto Knitter threadings.   (Can be used with any brand of machine with exception of the ribbed arch sock section which cannot be done as described using a Gearhart due to absence of drive pin to take ribber out of work.)

*Tape #3--over 1 1/2 hours, $25 plus $6 shipping (includes written patterns)--Contents: mock ribbed sock, kitchener stitch variation when mock ribbing is used,  hem-tops, pouches, tote-sampler-stool, embellishments/pockets/elbow patches, changing colors, reversible/double-layered sock; all items can be completed without using the ribber attachment.  (Can be used with any brand of machine and any number of slots in the cylinder.  Demonstrations on Gearhart, LeGare, Auto Knitter.) 

Tape #4--approx 1 1/2 hours, $26 plus $6 shipping (includes written patterns) Contents: mittens, gloves, special neck warmer; includes section on open fingers and inserting eyelet lace.  All knitting is done on machine; finishing requires sewing one side of each finger and thumb.  (Can be used with any brand of machine.  Demonstration on 60 slot Auto Knitter.)

Tape #5--approx 1 1/4 hours, $21 plus $6 shipping (includes written patterns) Comes free with purchase of 100 cylinder and 100 ribber needles with large eye from Roxana.  Contents: uses large-eye needles; mock rib sock with selvedge top, fast bootie for kids, sewing up toes from scrap yarn.  (Can be used with any machine and regular needles using regular yarns.  This video features use of four-ply worsted weight acrylic and heavy wool yarns.  Demonstration on 60 slot auto knitter.)

Tape #6--approx 2 hours, $26 plus $6 shipping (includes written patterns)Contents: knitting diamond patterns in contrasting colors, framing a diamond, putting the contrasting color across diamonds in argyle, finishing hints.  (Demonstration on 60 slot auto knitter.  Need to adapt pattern slightly for using other cylinders.)

email Roxana for ordering information baechler@mindnet.org

Roxana Baechle
3360 W. Saginaw Rd.
Coleman, MI  48618

John Loeffelholz Videos

Here are some wonderful videos to help you learn to use your circular sock knitting machine. Videos are $18 each plus shipping.

*Joy of Sox #1 - Mock rib hemtop sock by John Loeffelholz: The video starts off by showing you how to thread the CSM and cast on. It proceeds to go through, step-by-step, each phase of making a hemmed top sock, including hanging the hem, turning heels and toes, and doing the Kitchener stitch at the end to close the toe. This technique does not require using a ribber.
Although it was filmed using a Legare, the video could easily be used to make socks on Auto Knitter, Gearhart, and other sock knitting machines with minor differences in the procedures.

Joy of Sox #2 - Mittens by John Loeffelholz: This video takes you through the process of making a mitten on your circular sock machine. You'll be amazed at the results. After the mitten is made, you learn how to close the thumb and Kitchener across the tip of the mitten. This video assumes that you have basic sock knitting machine skills and does not show any setup. These mittens were made using a mock rib and a hanged hem on the cuff. No ribber is needed to make these spectacular mittens.
The video was shot using an Auto Knitter but the techniques shown could be used on almost any brand of machine.
 

See John's website for more information  http://www.sockmachines.com/videos.html

Bonnie Smola CD

Yellow River Station sells a CD that covers; assembly and cleaning of generic machines, how to set up a machine, how to make a sock, some common and exotic designs, and some interesting history of the CSM.  The CD costs $15.00 inc. S&H.  Purchase may be made either through PayPal or by check or money order directly from Yellow River Station, 304 Scott Hollow Rd., Monona, IA 52159. Additional information is available at smolas@netins.net

1927 Gearhart Clearfield Manual

This is a wonderful CD of the 1927 Gearhart manual made by Pat Lees

Price :  $12.00 shipping in US included

Contact Pat for Ordering information

The Hand-Cranked Knitter and Sock Machine

Richard Candee's book on the history of the sock knitting machine can now be ordered.  John Loeffleholz has the order form posted on the front page of his website: www.sockmachines.com