Selvage: E-Wrap 1x3 Scallop/Vandyke CSM Love 2022-01-23 | Introducing the pretty E wrap salvage utilizing a one slot three cylinder needle set up and the ribber on a cuff down sock. This demo is using a Chambord CSM Accuknitter manufactured by Dave Lord in Quebec Canada with a 72 needle slot cylinder and a 72 needle slot pro-series ribber dial. This salvage can be used on any Csm with the use of a ribber using any Cylinder or ribber. The method shown here is outlined in a vintage Autoknitter manual. This video while on YouTube can also be easily found on my website www.csmlove.com under the menu “My Patterns and Videos” on the techniques page and within upcoming cuff down complete sock videos with detailed written full sock free printable patterns. Please ensure your Ribber is timed prior to using for less frustration. Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Joyce Knit & Sews Yarn Winder Setup/Store and why you want this! CSM Love 2024-01-17 | This video features the Joyce Knit & Sews Speedy Cone Winder with the Speedy Guide & Go upgrade. This is a full assemble, dissemble, compare to the Silver Needles SN100 winder and pros/cons. This review is not sponsored by the yarn winder maker, nor did we receive any bonus or discount in making this video. These are my true and forward thoughts and opinions. Want more yarn winder info? Check out csmlove.com/yarn-windersThis winder is sold by joyceknitsandsews.com#circularsockknittingmachine #csm #knittedsocks #knitting #yarnwinder #conewinder #electricyarnwinder #manualconewinder #csmlove
CSM: Open Cam-Upthrow Cams CSM Love 2023-12-31 | The Open CAM Autoknitter Upthrow CAMS - insight for when all is correct and yet the needles are still not coming up to form the stitch correctly-check your upthrow cams and needle path. This Autoknitter is ready to knit. Not applicable on this machine but to recent trouble shooting for another person: Please note if you’ve self painted your CSM it’s urgently important to not paint surfaces that needles or other metal parts need free and clear movement to glide over or on. If you’ve painted those surfaces please remove that paint prior to using the machine.
CSM: Quick Sock Demo FOCD Pattern CSM Love 2023-12-03 | Let’s make a sock on a circular sock machine. My version of this pattern is named Fold Over Cuff Down Scallop Ribbed Socks. Free detailed video and printed pattern on the cuff down socks page of my website. #csm #knittedsocks #csmsocks #circularsockknittingmachine #sockknittingmachine #antiquesockmachine #knitting
Created a cast cover (fingerless glove) CSM Love 2023-11-05 | Sharing my newest gift project for a coworker (just in case she’d like to use something nicer than stretchy bandages to cover a cast). Using soft acrylic fibre I created a tube with an opening for the thumb and fingers. This project is super lightweight yet created double thick. Having used the ribber to create this, it has an easy adaptable stretch and should easily fit over a cast. No pattern was used I simply created it as I went - it worked up very quickly. #castcover #fingerlessglove #machineknitting #72slotcylinder #72slotribberdial #csm #circularsockknittingmachine #chambordcsmaccuknitter #accuknitter #sockknittingmachine #antiquesockmachine #knitting #csmlove
Silver Needles Winder Easy Upgrade CSM Love 2023-09-11 | An easy upgrade to the Silver Needles cone electric winder that allows you to better control the yarn wind tension on the cone.See the blog entry: csmlove.com/blog/2023-sep-10-silver-needles-cone-winderSee more on winders: csmlove.com/yarn-winders
The Simet Italian electronic vintage yarn winder CSM Love 2023-09-09 | I’ve finished restoring this wonderful vintage electric winder - the Simet winder. Although it uses cones, yarn is a wound like a cake ball winder (up over the edges of the ball). It’s now ready if needed for the upcoming #kcv2023 Knit City Vancouver Sep 23&24 (if we need to wind something quick - although the event does have a winding booth). See the winder progress on csmlove.com/blog/2023_Apr23_Simet
CSM: Baby Bunny & Easy Cutter CSM Love 2023-09-01 | Demoing how awesome the EasyCut upgrade is by also showing a quick how the Baby Brave Bunny tubes are made on my 72 slot circular sock machine.Demoed on a Legare 400 vintage csm that was lovingly refurbished by @chambordcsm Oct 2019.How to make this bunny: https://shorturl.at/aAGN0
Quick DIY Sock Blocker CSM Love 2023-09-01 | Create your own sock blockerFor more info see csmlove.com/blog/2023-aug-30-diy-sock-blockers
CSM: EasyCut Tip & Baby Brave Bunny Squares on a CSM CSM Love 2023-08-29 | A quick video showing the recent shared inspiration of adding a cutter to your circular sock machine (sewunique.com) and how to work in the round on the CSM to create a smaller square on the 72 needle slot cylinder to make the fabric for the Baby Brave Bunny. See the full Brave Bunny video for full construction information https://shorturl.at/aAGN0Checkout my website for more circular and flat bed machine information www.csmlove.com
CSM: Unused machine sounds CSM Love 2023-07-29 | When I first got my Legare 400 off eBay in 2012 it didn’t work. (Why I recommend buying from verified sellers). Luckily I eventually found someone to service and repair my machine. This video has been edited to demonstrate how it used to sound as a barely used machine it hadn’t yet been worn in. When all else is checked etc then use and time is your solution. For more info see www.csmlove.comHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Baseline: Yarn Machine Setting CSM Love 2023-07-29 | A silent video on circular sock machine setting to establish ideal yarn baseline which results in knitting behaving ideally. As shown while tight knitting that rises but doesn’t correctly drop into place, can be manually pushed down back into working position, working with the correct setting creates a better result.Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Baseline: Yarn Carrier setting CSM Love 2023-07-29 | Silent video showing yarn carrier height and distance to needle path during use. The yarn carrier is close enough but it touching and high enough to still easily feed the yarn directly into the needles. Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Brave Bunny from start to finish CSM Love 2023-07-07 | Due to popular demand I’ve created a complete how to video on creating a Brave Bunny. This video covers:-supplies needed-threading a darning needle-start with any square-drawstring triangle head-applying plastic eyes/nose-mattress stitch close the back-drawstring the bottom to form the butt-tie off, knitting and hiding yarn tails-attaching a pom pom tail-how to apply more yarn in larger stitch areas-how to close the ends of a knitted tubeSupplies:A square piece of fabric (knit/crochet or made in any way)-eyes and a nose (or embroidery thread to embellish afterwards instead)-darning needle-an arm-span length of matching color fibre to finish the bunny-stuffing-Pom Pom for the tail (optional)-a crochet hook (only if closing the end on a knitted tube)Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmloveChapters are coming!▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro0:08 - Video Covers1:58 - Supplies2:10 - Reviewing Squares4:03 - Quick summary4:42 - Detailed demo / darning needle threading11:44 - Applying plastic eyes and nose33:00 - Mattress stich closing the back56:03 - An easy tip.... how to apply more yarn in larger stitch areas57:11 - How to close the ends of a knitted tube
CSM: 1893 Gearhart with a Rotating Cylinder CSM Love 2023-03-18 | Introducing the 1893* Vintage Gearhart Circular Sock machine. The vintage Gearhart machines went through many versions in features and machine design from the end of the 1800’s through 1924. This video focuses on an this version which didn’t have a ribber, featured lead rotating cylinders and a simplified top yarn setup with heel (take-up) spring. Video covers the difference in applying the cast-on bonnet and assembling a machine like this. This is an open CAM machine.Learn more on my free CSM resource www.csmlove.com - specifically the “CSM Start Learning” menu. Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Set your ZERO POINT on your tension dial CSM Love 2023-03-06 | How to set the ZERO POINT on the tension dial of aopen or closed cam circular sock machine. Doing this ensures you can reproduce project settings again in the future. It’s an essential but easy skill. My free CSM Love (circular sock machine) website is designed to help all with that! See the CSM START LEARNING menu for csmlove.com/csm-startcsm1Get yourself a manual, machine oil and at least 50-100 extra needles - for reference and check out some useful supplies see the SUPPLIES menu both for where to get and other useful things I recommend csmlove.com/supplies-i-likeYou’re first project should be finding a stitch size you like and creating a cylinder specific cast on bonnet. Review the sequential pages there then check out the techniques page under the menu MY PATTERNS AND VIDEOS Find other east topic on the site-wide lookup on the index page found under the menu MISC CSM csmlove.com/indexHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Upgraded Modified Cooperative Machine CSM Love 2023-03-06 | The impressive Chambord CSM - Tricoteuses Circulaires has done it again! Check out this hybrid upgrade and refurbish they did! This very vintage circular sock machine (known by its name “Cooperative”) was built in its time, without upthrow cams (instead featuring a slope in the cam shell which sometimes meant needles would drop down at the wrong time, creating dropped stitches). Unhappy face. Issues now solved with a creative addition which included two teardrop configured upthrow cams! Happy face!!This exciting masterpiece of a circular sock machine is going to be hand delivered to its new csmer in under two weeks (March 13/23) with a hands on demo! In addition to all that, this YouTube Cooperative machine video was built to help familiarize users with the parts and more.Video featuring a machine intro and learning starting with identifying/assembling all machine parts, cylinder marking, casting on and setting the ZERO POINT on the tension dial. Walk before you run. You’ve got this. Persons starting new in this craft should expect to spend time trying different techniques prior to going right to making socks. Let’s not forget also that these machines can be used to make much more than just socks. My free CSM Love (circular sock machine) website is designed to help all with that! See the CSM START LEARNING menu for csmlove.com/csm-startcsm1Get yourself a manual, machine oil and at least 50-100 extra needles - for reference and check out some useful supplies see the SUPPLIES menu both for where to get and other useful things I recommend csmlove.com/supplies-i-likeYou’re first project should be finding a stitch size you like and creating a cylinder specific cast on bonnet. Review the sequential pages there then check out the techniques page under the menu MY PATTERNS AND VIDEOS Find other east topic on the site-wide lookup on the index page found under the menu MISC CSM csmlove.com/indexHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Pumpkins with I-Cord Stems CSM Love 2022-10-30 | A complete how to video that starts with casting on with the 72 needle cylinder setup in a mock rib configuration of 11 needles then a space (repeated).Mock rib isn’t essential, one could simply use all the needles to make the body of the pumpkin, however by using mock rib - it makes it easier later to know where the yarn placement should be for each segment of the outer pumpkin profile. I work this project with a long start and end yarn tail and a total of 70 rows. Scrap is worked before and after the project to hold live stitches. Off the machine both ends of the pumpkins are secured so that the live stitches don’t undo and the scrap yarn is removed. We close one end, stuff the inside and then close the other end. Reinforcing the joins we then segment the pumpkin following the mock rib lines and finish the pumpkin design itself by changing the height of the pumpkin vertically. A non-scrap begun 6 needle I-Cord is created with the heel spring in place and the stem removed with a darning needle catching each live stitch right off the needle itself. The stem extra yarn tail is woven through the stem and it’s attached to the pumpkin securely. Find this non-sock pattern and more on my website www.csmlove.comThis video and the full detailed written pattern is under the menu “My patterns and videos” on the “projects” page. csmlove.com/projectsHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Speed Tip working flat CSM Love 2022-10-01 | I love making anything I think of on my circular sock machine, but when I discover a faster way to do something I just have to share. ;)Find this and many other tips and tricks on my website “techniques” page under the menu “My patterns and videos” csmlove.com/techniquesFollow my Instagram account and CSM Love Facebook account easily see taplink.cc/csmlove
Silver Needle older SN100 Winders CSM Love 2022-09-26 | I serviced a winder for my own use using salvaged, modified and eBay found supplies. In this video I mention how it’s running in reverse not forward and that all it needed was a switch. This was wrong. It needed to have its polarity reversed. The spindle part was removed and reinstalled upside down. Fixed. Reassembled and working!Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Spa Cloth CSM Love 2022-08-25 | An easy mock rib project that can be done on any cylinder and mock rib pattern. A perfect and universally handy giftable item for new and experienced circular sock machine users alike. Written pattern coming - once posted this will be found on csmlove.com/projectsThis video shows all the finishing of both ends off the machine - certainly you can start the project with an “on machine hung hem” to save off machine finishing.All of my detailed videos and free matched written patterns can be found on my website under the menu “My Patterns and Videos”Need help with a technique? See csmlove.com/techniquesHave a question? See my quick lookup page csmlove.com/indexHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Katrinkles 2022 Sock Blockers CSM Love 2022-07-31 | Have you seen the new update to the Katrinkles adjustable sock blockers?! They’re even easier now to size socks!On the prior version: I added labels on mine as each setting=actual US foot size. On this new version:I measured and added labels to indicate which setting was the actual US foot size. You can use this same system yourself for free with these printable foot rulers. See the category “Sizing Socks” on the quick lookup “Index” website page found on my website under the menu “Misc CSM” csmlove.com/indexHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Jam Jar Cover CSM Love 2022-05-03 | A new detailed video and matched pattern is almost here. Here is a sneak peek silent speed demo.See the real live-speed video with audio on my YouTube channel and on my website under the menu “My Patterns and Videos”.The written pattern is being finalized now and will be available soon.Presenting the Jam Jar Cover complete detailed video (with matched step by step printable pattern coming Soon). A no-ribber needed pattern. This video is hosted on YouTube and will also be found on a new page (coming soon) on my website under the menu “My Patterns and Videos” for this non-sock detailed pattern. This write up is being revised.Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Size upgrade Katrinkles Sock Blockers CSM Love 2022-04-03 | Presenting a detailed silent overview on how to easily make the wonderful Katrinkles adjustable sock blockers into an essential and reliable sizing tool for knitted socks. Simply add sizing labels to the front and back foot segments then adjust the sock blockers to the desired size. Apply your knitted socks on the sock blockers to confirm the created socks will fit the recipient. As when worn on an actual foot it’s important the heel sits correctly. I’ve included an image to demonstrate that.Sizing is best done after socks are fully finished, rested, cold net bag washed then hung to dry. Socks by nature have a best fit when they are built slightly shorter than a foot so they stretch slightly. Note some fibres will alter over time with even the best laundering approach however I find size change can be minimized by cold washing in a net bag then hung to dry even if the fibre states other care options. Have a question? Find me on Instagram instagram.com/csmlove_karenramel or my website csmlove.comKatrinkles sock blockers can be found on their website and many other yarn shops all over.Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Cuff Down Hybrid Universal Socks CSM Love 2022-02-27 | This style of sock is also sometimes referred to as “Bed Socks”, “House Socks”, “Tube Socks”. This pattern is summarized as a regular cuff down sock with a 1x1 ribbed cuff and a mock rib leg/foot with a “no wrap” short row toe. This features a sock without a heel, making them a universal fit, without the bumpy actual ribbing leg/foot ridges with a good ribbed cuff to help these stay up on an average person.ALL OF MY SOCK VIDEOS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON MY WEBSITE UNDER THE MENU “My Patterns and VIDEOS” in the Socks-Cuff Down or Socks Toe Up found on this page: csmlove.com/sockscd | ACTUAL PRINTABLE PATTERN: csmlove.com/s/csm_cdhyriduniversalsocks.pdfTHE BEST THING TO CONSIDER WHEN WORKING ANY SOCK RECIPE IS THAT YOU CAN EASILY PLUG YOUR OWN PREFERRED CUFF, HEEL OR TOE METHODS - IF THAT’S YOUR PREFERENCEPLAN: Load the cylinder in 1x1* all the way around. | Cast On and work 10-15 scrap yarn rows | Add the Ribber | Add project yarn with Anchor Yarn Tail Technique| SELVAGE - 1 Ribbed row, 2 Knitted rows, switch to Ribbing | CUFF 40 rows 1P x 1K | SETUP - Change current 1 Purl x 1 Knit to Mock Rib 1 empty slot x 3 cylinder needles | Work Leg/Foot of 90 rows | (NO HEEL) | Change out all remaining Ribber needles to Cylinder Needles | Work final Foot row | Park Ribber (Remove) | TOE - work using No Wrap Method | Ravel Cord (optional) | Scrap yarnTHIS VIDEO WAS MADE WITH Socks #230 ravel.me/karenramel/s2cc722This video does not show how to cast on - see youtu.be/1mxYpau_fiUThis video does not show how to close the toes (kitchener) - see youtu.be/9VPfdHLcodAHow to close the toes - Kitchener - youtu.be/9VPfdHLcodACast on/Starting on a CSM: See the csmlove.com/techniquesHow I size my socks - csmlove.com/blog/tf7md6gqtlcnxbdsyqmhff536lo0z0Looking for something specific and not finding it? Look it up by category - csmlove.com/indexHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro1:16 - Reviewing Plan for today - mention Anchor Yarn Tail Technique2:38 - Sock fresh off the machine2:57 - How many rows should one make these? Sizing3:37 - Comparing project sizing to a regular sock5:01 - Layout of the machine and the clock points for easy reference5:15 - I've Cast On already so we discuss where we start on the CSM6:49 - Adding the Ribber to the machine (while on scrap yarn)8:04 - Adding Ribber needles to the Ribber Dial14:24 - Tucking Scrap Yarn into the machine using the Quick Start Ribber Tool15:38 - Anchor Yarn Tail Technique to start with your project yarn19:30 - Selvage complete now to work the 40 row cuff20:06 - Cuff complete now to transfer needles/stitches to remove ribber and setup Mock Rib.24:10 - Ribber removed from the machine now to work the Leg/Foot (no heel on this pattern)25:09 - Add cylinder needles into empty cylinder slots to prep to work the toe28:48 - Lift back needles setting up for the Toe then work the Toe DECREASE until one needle before the marks on each side31:53 - Toe DECREASE DONE, now to work the Toe INCREASE using the No Wrap Method until all the needles on the left are down before the 9 o'clock mark. Move to 6 o'clock.36:29 - Project Sock yarn is now done. 36:52 - Add Scrap yarn to the machine and then add stich markers to the stitches on both sides of the halfway marks - it makes closing the toes easier later.38:25 - Reviewing steps with scrap etc and setup for second sock.41: 58 - Setup for next sock done. Demo how to remove scrap from project sock yarn when we haven't used ravel cord.
CSM: Easy-Start Ribber Sock Tool CSM Love 2022-02-20 | An easy and quick DIY tool to switch from scrap to project sock yarn when the ribber is already on your machine.Where to buy this? Goto Amazon (dot com or dot ca) and search for “long latch hook”. Choose the longer one (or pair of you want to make two and give one away). A longer one is easier to use than a shorter one. Cut the end with the circle so when being used you can insert that end. I used mine so often that the latch broke - but it still works great!Find more ideas and upgrades I’ve done at csmlove.com/my-ideas-and-upgradesWant to learn how to use your ribber? Check out my CSM START LEARNING menu on my website for the “get help” page csmlove.com/gethelpHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Cuff Down Ribbed Hung Hem Socks CSM Love 2022-02-13 | ALL OF MY SOCK VIDEOS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON MY WEBSITE UNDER THE MENU “My Patterns and VIDEOS” in the "Socks-Cuff Down" page: csmlove.com/sockscd | ACTUAL PRINTABLE PATTERN: tinyurl.com/cuffdownribbedhunghemsocks or csmlove.com/s/csm_cdrhhsocks.pdfTHE BEST THING TO CONSIDER WHEN WORKING ANY SOCK RECIPE IS THAT YOU CAN EASILY PLUG YOUR OWN PREFERRED CUFF, HEEL OR TOE METHODS - IF THAT’S YOUR PREFERENCEPLAN: Cast On with all cylinder needles loaded | Ravel Cord (optional) | Knit 1.5 rows | Add Ribber - change to 1Px1K | Knit 40 rows 1Px1K | SETUP for DEEP HEEL - Swap first five needles behind halfway points to cylinder needles | Change 1Px1K to 1Px3K | Remove all Ribber needles from the Pre-Heel/Heel side |Park Ribber (Remove) | Hang Ribbed Cuff Hem | Return Ribber to work Pre-Heel | Pre-Heel 10 rows | Park Ribber & Rest (remove) DEEP HEEL +4 No Wrap Method | Return Ribber to work Foot | Foot 59 rows | Change out all remaining Ribber needles for Cylinder | Work final Foot row | Park Ribber (Remove) | Toe using No Wrap Method | Ravel Cord (optional) | Scrap yarnNOTE: For this pattern I will only use the Heel Spring from the Heel to the Toe.How to close the toes - Kitchener - youtu.be/9VPfdHLcodACast on/Starting on a CSM: See the csmlove.com/techniquesHow I size my socks - csmlove.com/blog/tf7md6gqtlcnxbdsyqmhff536lo0z0Looking for something specific and not finding it? Look it up by category - csmlove.com/indexHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro with review with PRE-HEEL or without2:23 - Separating your project sock yarn from scrap using the Ravel Cord I added3:26 - We are already cast on with scrap yarn.6:00 - Adding Ravel Cord9:00 - Adding the project sock yarn11:00 - Adding the Ribber to the machine12:30 - Note on best Ribber Dial slot alignment to my 3 o'clock cylinder start point13:34 - Adding Ribber needles to the Ribber Dial18:47 - Working the 40 row 1x1 Ribbed Cuff19:33 - Setup for Deep Heel at 3 o'clock21:54 - Setup/Change 1x1 to the 1x324:40 - Setup finish for Deep Heel at 9 o'clock26:05 - Setup/Change all future Heel Side Ribber needles to Cylinder27:23 - Park/Remove the Ribber after moving Ribber needles to cylinder upside down29:12 - Hang the Hem40:25 - A Controlled Rest is introduced43:10 - Return the Ribber to the machine47:10 - Pre-Heel of 10 rows48:40 - Remove Ribber with the Park and Lay method I introduced in 2019.52:07 - Raise the back needles to prepare to work the Deep Heel starting 4 needles behind halfway marks54:20 - Deep Heel Decrease to the heel marks56:41 - Trick on knowing whether you moved the needle or not before getting distracted58:00 - Deep Heel Increase using the No Wrap Method working until 3 needles behind halfway marks.1:02 - Returning the Ribber back to the machine1:04 - Start working the Foot of 60 rows (stopping at 59 rows for now)1:05 - Transfer all Ribber needles stitches to Cylinder needles and work last row (and why). Remove the Ribber1:06 - Raise all the back needles from the half way point in preparation to starting the Toe Decrease, working to one needle before the marks1:08 - Toe Increase using the No Wrap Method, working until the all the needles ahead of the 9 o'clock position are down.1:13 - Move the yarn carrier to the cylinder needle just before 3 o'clock. We are now done with the project sock yarn. Now to switch to scrap yarn.1:14 - Add helpful stitch markers on each side of the halfway marks to make Kitchenering easier later - no stitches left behind. Also discussing how to setup for a second sock and why I add as much scrap or secondary scrap between sock projects.
CSM: Quick & Easy No Wrap Heel Tip CSM Love 2022-02-02 | I discovered a quick and easy tip for avoiding dropped stitches on the increase of the no wrapped heel. What is a No Wrapped Heel? It’s a method of increasing in a short row heel on a circular sock machine. Want to see just the No Wrap Heel video? youtu.be/ejVTuc2fWyYAll of my full detailed cuff down sock videos feature this No Wrap Heel/Toe method. To see the free printable patterns with matched videos csmlove.com/sockscdHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Fold Over Cuff Down Socks with E-Wrap 1x3 Ribber Selvage CSM Love 2022-01-25 | Utilizing the E-Wrap Scallop/Vandyke Selvage outlined in a vintage Autoknitter circular sock machine manual, here is the full and final step by step pattern on this sock design. A fold over cuff not your cup of tea? Make the leg segment longer or shorter - the world is your oyster. ALL OF MY SOCK VIDEOS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON MY WEBSITE UNDER THE MENU “My Patterns and VIDEOS” in the "Socks-Cuff Down" page: csmlove.com/sockscdAlmost half of this video was recorded during a spontaneous live video demo Jan 14, 2022. Apologies for my voice as I was still recovering from an intense RSV strain of the flu from Dec 29, 2021.Want to watch just the Selvage? youtu.be/E9cpGUJBfwYWritten pattern csmlove.com/s/csm_focd_scallopedribsocks.pdfHow to close the toes - Kitchener - youtu.be/9VPfdHLcodACast on/Starting on a CSM: See the csmlove.com/techniquesHow I size my socks - csmlove.com/blog/tf7md6gqtlcnxbdsyqmhff536lo0z0Looking for something specific and not finding it? Look it up by category - csmlove.com/indexHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro0:32 - Layout marking of a 72 slot cylinder1:17 - Review sock features2:08 - Where the 3 o'clock, 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock points are on the cylinder4:44 - Further review of the sock5:15 - Reviewing what a Deep Heel is compared to a regular Heel.10:58 - Yarn used on first half sock demo shown12:07 - Ravel Cord19:35 - Starting with Sock Project yarn30:21 - Adding Ribber needles (picking up three bars one ach added needle)53:06 - Ribber setup is removed from the machine so that the heel can be worked.57:15 - Heel start decreasing to heel marks1:06:20 - Heel start increase - no wrapped Heel - work to include 3 needles behind halfway marks1:11:59 - Heel done stop at 7 o'clock. Prep parked ribber needles and return ribber to sock1:14:45 - Starting the 60 row foot we will work one row less.1:15:58 - Swap remaining Ribber needles to Cylinder needles and remove Ribber from the machine. Work final row and prep for toe by stopping at 6 o'clock.1:17:10 - Toe started on the decrease. Work to one needle before the marks.1:18:59 - Toe increase start. Work to the left 9 o'clock hashmark.1:21:10 - Move yarn carrier to 7 o'clock and lower all back needles. Work final row until just before 3 o'clock. Add scrap yarn and stitch markers as advised. Then setup for next sock.
Speed Demo: Quick CSM Ribber Park & Rest CSM Love 2021-12-06 | One minute quick review: Ribber Park & Rest (removing the Ribber for full machine access for Heel/Toe creating).This is a quick version to show just how easy it is to do. :)The detailed step by step video and written instruction is found on my website www.csmlove.com under the menu MY PATTERNS AND VIDEOS either 1) on the SOCKS-CUFF DOWN page “Socks using the ribber” section ;) Originally introduced on the amber sock image by the area “CUFF DOWN RIBBED SOCK WITH RIBBER REMOVAL (PARK & REST)”2) on the “technique” page :)Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Speed Demo: CSM Ribbing CSM Love 2021-11-20 | CSM Ribbing - what it looks like. A short, silent, close up of the alignments and correct needle interactions on a successful ribber timing. Note the needle proximity to the yarn carrier, the ribber dial height to the cylinder, the correct ribber dial and tappet installation on the arm without gap, the clear stitches being formed. You can do it! Need help? Email me :) see my website for info.Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Speed Demo: Silver needles cone winder SN100 CSM Love 2021-11-06 | Quick demo of the Silver Needles winder (this is their older model). This winder has a foot pedal which can control the speed and a attachment for the power switch that you thread the yarn through to catch any knots and turn the unit off. For more winder info please see csmlove.com/yarn-windersHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: No Wrap Heel Demo CSM Love 2021-11-06 | Working a heel on your CSM can be easy! Check out this No Wrap Short Row Heel demoed on my @chambordcsm Accuknitter.The SweetSpot V Hook and weight are used in this demo. Note how little I move the heel weight. It can be _this_ easy. This video with sound starts with the back half needles lifted from the _second_ needles behind 3/9 and the first row lifting two needles on the right then left.This start (lifting needles from the second needle behind 3/9 not at those points with the first to the left then right rows starting with two needles lifted utilizes the interlock stitch to reduce heel intersection hole). For details and full videos and free patterns that match them see my website on the SOCK VIDEOS page under the menu PATTERNS AND VIDEOS. Note that I’m watching all knitting worked by the needles to ensure it stays down against the cylinder for stitch success and that each row I go all the way back before returning to ensure the first needles of each row have reset and will be going up not down when they start to move. Shown here: 72 needle slot cylinder.This video has been also uploaded to my website www.csmlove.com and YouTube. You can do it! 😉Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Cuff Down Ribbed Sock + CSM Love 2021-09-20 | Introducing this FULL start to finish Cuff Down Ribbed Sock video which is a full example of how I make these socks at this time. The machine shown is my Chambord CSM - Tricoteuses Circulaires Accuknitter with a 72 needle slot cylinder and 72 needle slot ribber dial. I demonstrate casting on, using Ravel Cord, my Anchor Yarn Tail Technique (working in the start yarn tail), how I use the heel spring, and what I call the Ribber Park & Rest.All of these individual techniques are clearly demonstrated on my website under the menu “Patterns and videos”. Today’s sock pattern is based on my Cuff Down Ribbed sock video and written free pattern. Want more info? Please see my website www.csmlove.com and/or message/email me. This is sock number two as sock number one is already in the wash :)See the LEARNING & CREATING menu on my website at www.csmlove.com for more info on how to make socks on your CSM.This is an AUDIO video so I will be working on the subtitles in order to include more viewers.Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Ribbing quick example CSM Love 2021-09-08 | Sharing a real-time ribbing video with sound.This is my Legare 400 with a 96 needle slot cylinder and a 48 needle slot ribber dial working 1x1 ribbing.Project is using Opal Adventure in the “Kontinentensprung“ (Continent Leap) color way. Special thanks to the awesome Anna Fischer for offering such wonderful fiber.Video demonstrates sounds involved with using a ribber on a Chambord CSM - Tricoteuses Circulaires refurbished vintage CSM (this closed CAM Legare 400), how quickly yarn can feed off the source and the movements involved. Experiencing this as it functions helps clarify why we prepare yarn (wind it into cones or bobbins) prior to using that yarn on a knitting machine. For more CSM free help or info please see my website www.csmlove.comHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM Ribbing with close up view of the needle movement CSM Love 2021-08-31 | Note anything? My dial is adjusted slightly high, the timing could benefit from a slight tweak but otherwise it’s behaving perfectly and producing a lovely 1x1 rib on my Legare with the 96 slot Cylinder and 48 slot Ribber Dial.Watch the needles to the left directly beside the Yarn Carrier to see their correct closure in the one, two, three, four timing. With machine awareness and education all things are possible - even using your ribber. Need help? Check out my website - specifically the menus: “CSM Learning” then later the “Patterns and Videos”Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Using the KrisKrafter Yarn Twister CSM Love 2021-08-01 | This video is dedicated to a wonderful friend who recently sent this to me. Thank you. For the full video please see my my Yarn Winder page on my website, my YouTubechannel and/or my CSMLove Facebook presence. This is the KristKrafter Yarn Twiser from KrisKrafter.com. When you aren’t a spinner and still need to twist thin yarns together - this works like a charm. Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Our new Accuknitter by Chambord CSM CSM Love 2021-07-29 | We’re so EXCITED!!! Our Chambord CSM Accuknitter just arrived and it’s a dreamy work of art of a circular sock machine. Just gorgeous - check it out! Thank you Dave and Kathy(Andree) at Chambord CSM!
CSM -Colorwork: 2 ways to make chart following easier CSM Love 2021-06-21 | Chart following certainly isn’t a new thing to us crafters but chart following on a CSM might be a new idea for you. Presenting two quick and easy ways to make your pattern easier to work and check on the CSM. Special thanks to @heidibears and @csm_unicorn_designsInterested in Colorwork? See my website and the Index page for that topic for more info. csmlove.com/index
CSM: Colorwork snippet and sock progress CSM Love 2021-06-18 | After a false start and then a pattern upgrade I present a colorwork snippet and sock progress for the current project I’m working on. All of my colorwork knowledge is in thanks to the wonderful Heidi Bears Colorwork video - Fantastic video! tinyurl.com/HeidicolorworkThanks all to Heidi. Yay. And a massive thanks to the maker of this pattern CSM_Unicorn_Designs (you rock) I look forward to your pattern announcement :) See their Instagram at instagram.com/csm_unicorn_designsHave a CSM question? Check out my free CSM resource at www.csmlove.com:)Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Quick Legare CSM Stitch Unknitting CSM Love 2021-06-13 | When one encounters a non-fatal (all stitches dropped) CSM error you have three options. 1) continue and make it part of your design 2) undo and start over from scratch or 3) undo the unwanted stitches and restart from there. This video shows that last option :)How to unknit on lowered needles is universal on all machine UNTIL you need to move the crankwheel to go further back. That function I find is easiest on my closed Cam CSM like my Legare where needles do not have to be raised to work further in reverse. Regardless to machine live stitches can still drop if they aren’t managed. This shows that management using the Legare. Check it out.See my free CSM resource at www.csmlove.com - this video and many helpful others (sock or otherwise) can be found on my website under PATTERNS AND VIDEOS on the (Technique & Non-Sock) Videos page :) Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Quick colorwork tip CSM Love 2021-06-12 | This is a quick colorwork tip to reduce floppy embarrassing stitches. As some of you know I’ve started my first CSM colorwork recently after watching Heidi Bears Colorwork video (like 10 times). Fantastic video! (See link)Anyhow I digress :)I started a cuff down CSM sock and after the cuff started working colorwork. Yeah I fumbled. I fiddled. It wasn’t pretty. And then I GOT it! (I think). So I then chose to start over and in doing thought I’d share my own knowledge nugget from the experience. I’m so excited. Thanks all to Heidi. Yay. tinyurl.com/Heidicolorwork
CSM: Legare - How to take apart (and put back together again) PLUS CSM Love 2021-05-24 | Presenting my newest labor of love - The Legare CSM - How to take apart (and put back together again). Featured in this video is my like new vintage Legare refurbished by Dave Lord of Chambord CSM Oct 2019. This video covers a vast bit of information with regards to the Legare CSM - new or experienced - Legare owner or not - I'm sure you'll enjoy the info. Of the many topics covered, some Timing is touched upon with detail on the machine parts and how they function together. WEBSITE REFERENCES MENTIONED:View my Autoknitter video youtu.be/NApUY51OOqsI prefer the Universal Cast On Bonnets - csmlove.com/universalbonnetsMore info on cylinder marking - csmlove.com/csm-startcsm2Interested in useful CSM supplies? - csmlove.com/supplies-i-likeInterested in more of my ideas and upgrades see csmlove.com/my-ideas-and-upgradesWant to see what the cams on other machines look like? csmlove.com/csm-miscWhat is the INDEX page and what it’s for is to quick lookup any topic on my website - csmlove.com/indexChambord CSM products I’ve purchased and enjoy immensely:-slotted two way adjustable yarn carrier-custom shaped travel yarn mast-yarn topper with upgraded English style counterbalance heel spring-“equal slot” pro-series 72 slot ribber dial-extra ribber accessory part with screw for each cylinder I own (attaches to inside of cylinder to align ribber dial)-tappet-SweetSpot V Hook and Weight for heel and toes (an upgrade from heel forks)Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: The Anchor Yarn Tail Technique CSM Love 2021-04-04 | The no sew method to finishing your project yarn tail on the machine (before you’ve even fully begun!)This method can also be used to add yarn during any project without having to manage the added yarn tail start later off the machine.Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: Ravel Cord Tips CSM Love 2021-03-14 | This video is silent.Have you had problems using Ravel Cord before or after your Cuff Down Ribbed socks? (Don’t know what Ravel Cord is - see reference link below)Join me as we review using Ravel Cord on a Cuff Down Sock before we start the sock and after we finish the Toe. This silent video helps outline a way (beyond loosening the Ravel Cord stitch size only during that row) to having success with pull out Ravel Cord removal once the sock is made.I review a method for reducing friction and thus make it easier to remove the Ravel Cord and compare that with what to do if the Ravel Cord won’t pull out. I also demonstrate the step by step of adding Ravel Cord to the machine and finally mention related videos for more info. Shareable YouTube video: youtu.be/ZqWT8ZIniGsWant to learn more about Ravel Cord? See YouTube: youtu.be/NNfaHlDP_UYKeep your Ravel Cord segments organized see this video: youtu.be/6-B4IBCSIOkAll my sock and non-sock videos can be found under LEARNING & CREATING on www.csmlove.comMy Cuff Down Ribbed Sock video youtu.be/_yV2-Q7tGhg(Be sure to see the written matched detailed pattern on the MY SOCK YOUTUBE VIDEOS page)Want more info? See the quick lookup by alphabet category at csmlove.com/index and search by that category.Have a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Ravel Cord Tip: Storage CSM Love 2021-03-14 | Thanks to a gift from Martita I now use the small Knitpicks.com Knitting Knitting Yarn Bobbins to hold lengths of Ravel Cord. (I generally start with very long segments of 65” or 4.5 cylinder wraps). I use the medium to hold scrap I don’t immediately rewind onto a cone. Want to learn more about Ravel Cord? See YouTube: youtu.be/NNfaHlDP_UYFor more useful supplies see SUPPLIES I LIKE csmlove.com/supplies-i-likeHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
CSM: One Minute Cuff Down CSM Ribbed Socks CSM Love 2021-03-13 | New one minute cuff down CSM ribbed sock demo. Actual time for one sock (without toe kitchenering) was about 30 minutes.For real-time videos on how to make this socks (and others) plus how to finish the toes (kitchenering) please see www.csmlove.com under the menu LEARNING & CREATING for My Sock YouTube Videos at csmlove.com/my-youtube-sock-videosHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
Make your own CSM Cast On Bonnet (Cylinder Specific) CSM Love 2021-02-13 | Video has a strong audio - you may wish to turn the volume down. All you need for this project is a working CSM ready to knit, something to cast on with, scrap and project yarn, and a darning needle to do your off machine bind off once finished. Cylinder specific means that this bonnet is made on the only cylinder it will be used on (Unlike a Universal Bonnet). We will review the project we will make, you will cast on using your preferred method (see CASTING ON below for more info if needed or skip to near the end of the video where we show how to use the newly made bonnet to cast on with). Pattern summary: a twenty row hung hem, a specified body length worked, a row of picot (two stitches on one needle, one needle empty then repeat), work 10 final rows of project yarn, switch to scrap yarn and then take the project off the machine. I will show you how to bind off, how to remove your cast on and end scrap yarn and then demonstrate how to use it to cast on. Have a question? Check my website index for quick lookup by category at csmlove.com/indexCASTING ON: Examples and demo of different cast on methods can be found at csmlove.com/csm-video-hotlistWant to upgrade your bonnet idea by adding 6mm split rings? Here’s the video on how to add the rings when doing the picot: youtu.be/0XvYsTkjn1AWant to instead make my universal flat bonnet (with or without the 6mm split rings?) see how here: youtu.be/Ii3NfRO_PKAJust want to view the bind off? See my Easy single pass off machine bind off video: youtu.be/iPcoOI1LriwJust want to view the removal of the scrap yarn see: youtu.be/GlWiGXU4gzYFeel free to view a variety of CSM info on my website csmlove.comHave a question? Email me at csmloveinfo @ gmail.comMy name is Karen Taylor (formerly Ramel).Quick link - taplink.cc/csmlove
