What Size Cylinder Should I Get?
 There
are many different cylinder sizes available, different brand
machines have different size cylinders. This is why many sock
machine owners have more then one machine. The cylinder size
you will use most often will depend largely on the yarn you use, and the knitted fabric you like.
Some of the more common cylinder sizes are
54 & 60
The 54 and 60 slot cylinders can be used for sock weight yarns and
also Sport and Worsted weights. When using a sock weight yarn
in a 54 or a 60 slot cylinder the sock produced will be a average
width. You can also use the thicker yarns in these cylinders
as the slots are spaced further apart. Very nice socks with a
Mock Ribbing and Worsted Weight yarns can be used.
Depending on your machine you may need to use the Large Hook Needles
to knit with Worsted Weight.
72 & 80
The 72 and 80 slot cylinders can be used also with sock weight
yarns it will produce a tighter fabric due to more needles.
The knitted fabric produced with these cylinders feel the best on
your foot. Half of the needles can be removed also to create
baby socks.
Also there
is a company making new cylinders and ribbers, see the Links page
for a link to the site for more information.
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