CSM EVENT
Announcing our first LOCAL CSMLove Machine Knitting Hangout in Vancouver, BC!
We’re just under a week away from our first LOCAL CSMLove Machine Knitting Hangout in Vancouver, BC!
This event is for persons interested in hanging out and working on hand yarn crafts (for example: hand knitting/crochet), machine knitters (of any kind), flat bed machine knitting or circular sock machines.
Don’t know anything about Circular Sock Machines? Check out my website or email me :)
WHEN: Saturday Sept 2, 2023 (9am - 8pm). (Clean up to start after the Door Prize draw at 7:30pm)
WHERE: Vancouver, BC - transit accessible (shared only with registered/paid persons)
Register before Wednesday Aug 30 by emailing csmloveinfo@gmail.com to request the registration form which after processing I will request the fee payment of CAD$12 - (payable before Sept 1st via Interac banking or via PayPal to the same email address. If paying via PayPal the registration is $15. Prompt payment without registration will be returned. Did you email and not get a reply? Please email again.
To minimize cost, no food will be served onsite and no dishes used. Bringing your own water bottle is recommended as is simple snacks to share. There are many places to eat nearby.
Please note while I will help as needed, this event is not the place to learn how to cast on (the very first time), to learn how to use your ribber (for the first time) or to trouble shoot any machine issues - if any of these statement apply to you please contact me before Sept 1st - Karen (csmloveinfo@gmail.com) with a detailed description.
FULL EVENT DETAILS ARE SHARED ONLY WITH REGISTERED PAID ATTENDEES
I intend on bringing my Chambord CSM AccuKnitter, my refurbished Legare 400 and maybe my plastic Addi-express 46 needle kingsize knitter (on custom table I made). I hope to provide a swift and winding area and minimal free scrap fibre for your use.
This venue is fairly bright, indoor and spacious, includes chairs that can be used and thick topped (non-CSM) tables as well as easy restroom access.
You will need to bring your own patterns and projects to work on, a door prize donation upon arrival of ball of 100gram yarn is requested, pliers for the hands on wire sock blocker project (if wanting to try at the event), darning needle, stuffing (yarn scraps?) plastic eyes/nose/Pom Pom for the Brave Bunny finished squares that will be available for attendees to have.
Consider bringing:
Everything you need for your event crafting, a name tag for yourself, a water bottle, your table, extension cord (and light) if needing power access and it’s requested you bring something for under your CSM (to protect the floor). A small bag to manage yarn bits/garbage to keep the venue tidy.
Hands-on projects that are being considered:
-DIY coat hanger sock blockers for blocking/better personal photo taking | BLOG ENTRY | Quick YouTube video |
-Brave Bunny finished squares will be available for you to finish with your darning needle, stuffing, eye/nose/Pom Pom decorating. Please watch video ahead of the event as an on-site demo is not planned. How to video https://youtu.be/DMyxAOMB9ck
Need ideas? Check these out ahead of time - watch video(s) and (print sock step by patterns yourself and bring to the event as wanted)
My non-sock project videos see https://www.csmlove.com/projects
My sock patterns and step by step videos https://www.csmlove.com/sockscd
ONE WONDERFUL YARN VENDOR WILL BE ATTENDING!
Gorgeous fibre will be available at our event for purchase from those vendors via cash, debit or credit.
Please ensure to check (this page) before the event for any last minute details.
If needed the url is: https://www.csmlove.com/blog/MachineKnitHangout2023_Sep2
Facebook shortcut: https://tinyurl.com/2023Sep2CSMLOVE
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Instgram FlatBedLove: 2023 Feb 8 |
A FINAL UPDATE:
A big thank you to all who joined use yesterday for our first Vancouver Event!
Thanks also to our wonderful local yarn dyer Becca at Puzzle Tree Yarns.
(Image shared is the inspiration display showing a cross section of items made with a circular sock machine)
Being on the long weekend might not be the best idea so next year (yes we are making this an annual event!) watch for a Saturday in around July-Sept 2024.
We had three Erlbacher, two Legare (a 47 and a 400), a Chambord CSM AccuKnitter and a Cooperative Autoknitter style machine (if I’m remembering correctly).
Working together we spontaneously problem solved two misbehaving machines who are now purring happily - and recognized the missing nylon screw crankwheel drifting control - they’ve ordered a replacement.
A new csmer made their first heel and much fun was had.
We had a lovely winding station, a crafting table for coat hanger sock blocker making, brave bunny beginnings to finish, spa clothes to have, new CSM Love recommended wood handled and end tapered stitch tools with dollarstore paint brushes to help manage machine fibre mess as one works. We had a table setup with a vertical display for inspiration showing hats, different sock styles, new projects that are soon to be announced and many other projects - all with tags inducing machine settings, rows and method. A snack table, a prize table and the end of event luxury yarn draw for one visitor.
Thanks again everyone for coming out.