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10/19/2025

Make socks on a circular sock machine? Even if you don’t - do you think you know (or could guess) what was just done as shown by this image?

Often I hear users saying they need to keep track step by step in order to know where they were in their sock if they get interrupted. I never have that problem and neither will you if you take time to read your machine. 🙂

As a hint I am working the heel with short rows - did I just work the row and lower the last worked needle on the left - YES - you can tell because the last knitted stitch is on the last lowered left needle and the yarn path is right there.

This image was done while making the socks featured in the prior post.

This free pattern has printed step by step instructions and a stand-alone free step by step video - check my website csmlove.com for my patterns for the: Cuff Down Mock Rib Shortie Socks

These were made with a 72 slot cylinder with a 60 row foot at this gauge.

04/02/2025

Create a cat bed crochet liner using I-Cord made using the electric Azucena Tricord machine. A simple demo using a 8mm Tunisian crochet hook and acrylic five stand I-Cord.

YouTube video:

Create a cat bed crochet liner using I-Cord made using the electric Azucena Tricord machine. A simple demo using a 8mm Tunisian crochet hook and acrylic five...

03/31/2025

Our first project using the newly made I-Cord using the electric Azucena Tricord machine. They’re Portuguese and are located in Brazil with an Etsy store and website - the website sometimes has sales not seen on Etsy. Connect with them on Instagram This machine is the best I’ve seen yet with its compact design, ease of use and powerful motor. This project utilized five super thin yarns knitted with the machine into a variegated I-Cord that was then crocheted into a fabric. My crochet hook broke so I had to temporarily stop and wait for a replacement. :)

03/27/2025

Sock Laundry Bags - using the addi kingsize 48 needle plastic knitting machine with finer gauge cotton yarn (machine designed for heavier yarn). Make your own using our Ravelry project info (goto my website and connect on the Ravelry link at the bottom).

See us at knitcity Vancouver 2025 to get your free item (while supplies last).

12/18/2024

Gotta admit one of these socks is certainly way more appealing. Make your freshly made socks easier to gift by using hand steamer when you’re unable to pre-wash your finished handmade socks.

This is the steamer (from Amazon) purchased last year. 🙂

01/30/2024

Remember our first mention in 2021 of finding Katrinkles adjustable sock blockers and with an easy labeling - they can be used to size confirm socks (that have been washed and dried)?

They’ve revised their adjustable design since then (I prefer the old version) but they still work to size confirm socks!

Their sliding and secure design makes them easier to adjust but needing more securement with the attachment pieces.

Find more on how to update these for this easy feature by looking on our main index lookup page (Misc CSM menu). Also viewable on the Supplies I like page under the Supplies menu.

01/22/2024

We’ve revamped and made our site-wide look up INDEX page much easier to navigate (and included links previously just on the CSM Blog)

Checkout our MISC CSM menu for https://www.csmlove.com/index

Another way to view our hotlist website category menus is see the ROADMAP page noted on the homepage.

Offering everyone and anyone extensive free circular sock machine info skills since starting www.csmlove.com in July 2019.

01/17/2024

New video featuring the Joyce Knit & Sews Speedy Cone Winder with the Speedy Guide & Go upgrade.

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/QsQKnCt5zHw

This is a full assemble, dissemble, compare to the Silver Needles SN100 winder with pros/cons.

This review is not sponsored by the 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 https://www.csmlove.com/yarn-winders

This winder is sold by https://joyceknitsandsews.com

Welcome to Joyce Knits and Sews, led by wife-and-husband duo, Joyce and Ed Parsons. After settling into retirement, Joyce and Ed are on to their next venture in life: developing innovative tools and products for the knitting and sewing world. They're pleased to introduce their first product: The Spe...

01/15/2024

We’re editing the video on this easy to use (and worth every penny) winder!

01/12/2024

Which sock fits?

Does one look too short or long?
Thoughts? 😉

For more info see my website on the “Techniques” page found in menu “My Videos and Patterns. Look for “Sock Blocker” category
https://www.csmlove.com/techniques

01/10/2024

Check these out! Changing a cuff color on your favourite sock pattern can easily dress them up while using up smaller quantity of fiber.

Circular sock pattern: Cuff Down Mock Rib Shortie Socks

Cuff Yarn: All Points North (85% Merino / 15% Nylon) Posh Sock in shade “Revolution”

Main Sock Yarn:
Brown Sheep Company
(75% Wool / 25% Nylon) in shade “SY53 Blue Bird”

Made with a 72 slot cylinder.

These are for me. 🙂

Make these yourself following the video and/or written pattern on my website under the menu “My patterns and videos” on the “Cuff Down” page https://www.csmlove.com/sockscd

01/10/2024

A perfect fiber for summertime hotter weather socks combined with an ankle length pattern (my Cuff Down Mock Rib Shortie Socks) allowing for not one but two pairs of US9 men’s socks out of just under 100grams. (One pair of socks weigh 46.2grams). A lightweight but soft to the touch, stretchy fiber. Yarn: Loops and Threads Perfect Pair in shade “1023 Fire”. Fiber contents: bamboo, polyester and acrylic.

These are for my husband. 🙂