CSM EVENTS

2024 Jan 31 - 2nd Annual CSM Love Knitting Hangout (August 3&4)

Announcing our 2ND ANNUAL August 2024 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 Aug 3, 2024 (11am - 7pm)* AND Sunday Aug 4th Noon-6pm

WHERE: Vancouver, BC - transit accessible (shared only with registered/paid persons)

OUT OF TOWN AND NEED LOCAL LODGING AS A NOT-YET REGISTERED PERSON? Look for lodging using a local address 8585 Hudson Street, Vancouver, BC. This is NOT the venue but a prominent building in the area. There are many local places to stay in Marpole (the area name). PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE RESERVING LODGING.

PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE PAYING THE VENUE FEE. Registrations close Wed July 31, 2024. Email: csmloveinfo@gmail.com | To register please provide the following:

-Your full name, your cell phone/email address and city you reside.
-You’re attending with a CSM (which brand?) / Flat Bed (which brand?) / Hand Knitter/Crocheter or other.
-Are you seeking specific help on a certain task?
-Are you interested in doing a demo (of any kind) or wishing to see a demo at the event?

Once ALL registration questions or statements are answered I will request the registration fee - please note incomplete registration questions cannot be accepted.

COMPLETE VENUE REGISTRATION IS $40 - this includes both days even if only attending one (payable before August 1st via Interac banking or via PayPal to the csmloveinfo@gmail.com . If paying via PayPal the registration is $45.

Having issues with PayPal? Goto my Taplink and send $45CAD via the donation link.

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. Please bring your own water bottle and any simple snacks to share. There are many places to eat nearby.

ARE YOU A NEW SOCK MACHINE USER? YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND BUT PLEASE EMAIL ME BEFORE REGISTERING PLEASE.

Ideally while I, (and others) will reasonably help as needed, the focus on this event is for everyone’s enjoyment - without FIRST emailing me to discuss, 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 very first time) or to trouble shoot any machine issues - if any of these statement apply to you please contact me ahead of time before July 31st - Karen (csmloveinfo@gmail.com) with a detailed description.

*Our venue has opened a second day for our event - we are being offered two days of secure and bright indoor venue access - Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday Noon to 6pm. At the end of the first day our setup will need to slightly moved aside and covered - with our event continuing Sunday from noon to 6pm. Our setup will be safe overnight.

FULL SPECIFIC 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). We will have a winding station (swift and winders) and minimal free scrap fibre for your use.

This venue is bright, indoor and spacious, includes chairs that can be used and thick topped (non-CSM) tables as well as easy restroom access, curb parking and limited under venue parking.

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 your own power access) and something for under your CSM (to protect the floor). A small bag to manage yarn bits/garbage to keep the venue tidy. Last year we were joined by a custom dyed yarn vendor and they offered cash or credit card - please plan to bring cash in case we have a different yarn vendor attend. You will need to bring your own patterns and projects to work on (any extra yarn etc) and a blanket or something to cover your machine Saturday evening if you’re returning Sunday. **Please bring a door prize donation upon arrival of ball of 100gram yarn for the end of day draw. Have something to sell or want to item or yarn swap?

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). Interested in a DEMO of some kind? Interested in DEMOING? Let me know :)

My non-sock project videos see https://www.csmlove.com/projects

My sock patterns and step by step videos https://www.csmlove.com/sockscd

At this time we are waiting for yarn vendor confirmation.

Please ensure to check (this page) before the event for any last minute details.

If needed this event blog website address is: https://www.csmlove.com/blog/machineknithangout2024aug

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2023 Sept 23 & 24 - Knit City Vancouver

Welcome!

This blog entry is setup to help KCV2023 visitors seeking information related to our booth #47 at the PNE Forum Sat & Sun Sept 23 & 24.

Saturday September 23rd 9am-5pm | Sunday September 24th 9am-4pm

Our booth will be manned by volunteers and our display will be setup super early pre-event on Saturday.

Welcome to our Machine Knitting Demo Organized by CSM Love and sponsored by Knit City Vancouver 2023

THE FOLLOWING IS THE INFORMATION SHOWN IN OUR BOOTH:

To provide you with even more info and cool features of this year’s booth, please take a picture of this website shortcut (to view later or Email Karen at csmloveinfo@gmail.com): https://tinyurl.com/csmlovekcv2023


Our talented volunteers are here to demonstrate a variety of knitting machines featuring:

  1. The Singer Memo-Matic SK700 Flat Bed Knitting Machine – also known as Singer / Studio / Silver Reed Punch Card Knitting Machine / Knitmaster Studio  - fabricated 1986.

  2. The Addi Express plastic knitting machine - still being made in Germany.

  3. The modern metal Chambord CSM AccuKnitter Circular Sock Machine - fabricated in Canada 2022.

  4. The vintage metal Autoknitter Circular Sock Machine - estimated fabrication between the early to mid 1900s.

More on these machines:


1.    The Singer SK700 standard gauge 4.5mm Flat Bed - is a 200 needle machine that features a 24 stitch punch card, a Knit Radar, it can optionally also be used with a Ribber and a wide variety of accessories including a Lace Carriage. This gauge machine performs best using a range of fiber from lace weight to just under (but not including) worsted weight yarn. | Blog entry of all the components I have with this machine | Yarn weights that work best | See the Flat Bed Love Menu of this website for more.

2.    The Addi Express Plastic Knitting Machine works well for all kinds of projects, like sweaters, hats, ear warmer headbands, scarves, blankets, bags, pillows, and other projects that require larger knitted tubes and flat panels. This machine (and similar models) can use a wide variety of yarn thickness fibers which include those these other machines can use plus a slightly heavier yarn. Due to the needle spacing with thinner yarn the worked knitting is more net-like. For more details see the Addi Express website

3. & 4. Our Circular Sock Machines - Chambord CSM AccuKnitter and the Autoknitter:

While a CSM can seamlessly create tubes, and be utilized to make a pair of any sized socks in about an hour (depending on sock design) - many other larger projects can be made from blankets, clothes, bags, dishcloths, flat knitted panels etc. Unlike Flat Bed machines, CSMs have interchangeable cylinders with different slot counts which dictate how many needles can be used in a knitting project. Unlike the Addi Express, CSMs can have needles removed as needed or left in place but lifted out of work to make a specific project. Most CSMs can work with yarn in a variety of weights from lace to fingering sock weight. Limitations on thicker fiber capability depend on needle/yarn clearance in terms of the of the needle slot width (to a point) where a cylinder of 64 needle slots will feature slightly wider slots than a cylinder with twice that many slots. The blue Bog Jacket project display was made from tubes using the 120 needle slot cylinder. The more slots - the narrower the slots must be and therefore the finer the fiber needed for that setup.

TAKE HOME PARTICIPATION & FREE PROJECTS:

I have created FREE project beginnings for you to finish at home (with all how to on my event shortcut page) and in addition for the final day of Knit City - I am gifting visitors a free SPA CLOTH (see below) - While supplies last - (one per person please).

CSM SPA CLOTH

LAST DAY OF KNIT CITY 2023 GIFT: These are finished items - multi sided multi-purpose cloth for dishes or face/shower use. Can hold a bar of soap! Click on the CSM SPA CLOTH title above to go to the blog entry with video how they were created and more.

SMALL RED SINGLE SOCK

-Small red single sock - close the toe with Kitchener from the Purl side. We’ve created a limited number (while supplies last) of small red sock machine socks that just need the closing of the toe on these cuff down socks using the Kitchener stitch. Watch MY KITCHENER VIDEO of this being done from the inside or Purl side of the sock.


Brave Bunny

-Knitted square start that was knitted in the round on a plastic 46 needle Addi Express Kingsize machine.. For full supplies and step by step instructions see BRAVE BUNNY VIDEO | BLOG | Baby Brave Bunny | (We are now out of these items)

Planned Knitting Machine Demos

SOCK TUBES for “After Thought” Socks (you finish at home). See our event url for how later.
The modern Chambord CSM AccuKnitter is available to be used with guidance at this event to create a 64 stitch sock tube for yourself from your prepped event purchased yarn. *Your fingering weight sock yarn needs to be wound at the winding booth prior to be worked on the CSM*
Want to make yourself a sock tube?

If it gets busy we will be using a waitlist - please write your name on the clipboard and check in as needed if a line develops. TURNING THE MACHINE HANDLE - We will advise you to work the machine in reverse (turning crank handle counter clockwise) so that the tube knitting will be created in the same direction hand knitting is regularly done - from right to left (however a tube worked in the regular CSM direction is still useable for socks).
HELPFUL TIPS: When turning the machine handle it is important to keep a smooth movement in the one direction, not racing nor jerking or reversing the handle. Ensure the hanging buckle weight does not rest on the floor or the stitches will faulter.

Want to make more than one sock tube?
To keep things fair for all please limit yourself to ONE tube per seating at busy times - for any extra tubes please put your name back on the list so that everyone gets a chance.

Knitted gauge differs depending on yarn properties and machine settings. This CSM is able to knit at a variety of settings - Please advise our volunteer which sock tube sample provided is closer to your preferred gauge so that he can slightly adjust for your approximate preferred gauge before starting. Gauge knitted is a guess on first use. Your sock tube will start and end with some scrap yarn. Please thank your volunteer.


LIVE DEMO - Addi Express Plastic Machine - our volunteer has shared she may demonstrate knitted pumpkins using the machine. This may change.

LIVE DEMO - FLAT BED: a Shrug (Hug) simple garment built from a rectangle shape. I will use the punch card to knit a decorative stitch and finish the garment off the machine. I’ve created this project before - see the blog entry from April as featured on my website under the Flat Bed Love Menu.

A huge thank you KCV2023 for making this demo possible.

CIRCULAR SOCK MACHINE CSM

In terms of circular sock machines often we’re asked if buying a new modern machine is better than a working vintage one?

Chambord CSM in Canada fabricates almost any part needed (among many other things) so buying a vintage working machine can be worthwhile. Yes parts are still available even if it’s vintage!

There’s no such thing as easier circular sock machine - taking the time to learn any machine with reasonable expectations can see success. See this page.

What yarn weights can be used on a machine like this?

Depending on how many needle slots the cylinder has (which dictates what fibre will work easily and clear the slot with needle) - generally lace weight through to fingering weight yarn with some slightly thicker yarn possible on the lower slot count (slightly wider needle slot) cylinders (like 60 slots or less). This is similar to the standard flat bed but slightly more restricted see the Standard Yarn Range.

The surprisingly controversial history of a knitting machine interweave article written by Krista Ann

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2023 Sep 2 - CSM Love Machine Knitting Hangout

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

Facebook event url | CSM Love Instagram | CSM Love Facebook |

Instagram CSMLove: 2023 Feb 8 |

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.

Photos are on Facebook i

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2020 Oct 24 - CSKMS Event - Universal Bonnet Donation

SUNDAY OCT 25, 2020 - EDIT: When I was asked if I wanted to donate a Universal Bonnet to the door prizes at an upcoming virtual CSM event, I gladly offered 5 Universal Cast On Bonnets :) Names were drawn by the event host during the saturday Oct 24th event and all five will be mailed out to their recipients tomorrow Monday Oct 26, 2020. See the INSTAGRAM POST.

Today I joined in (watching) the virtual CSKMS.org zoom event 8am-2pm Vancouver, BC Canada time

2020 Oct 24 - CSKMS Virtual Annual Meeting

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2020 Annual Meeting

THE CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE SOCIETY
INVITES YOU
TO OUR INAUGURAL
VIRTUAL ANNUAL EVENT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020
11 AM-5 PM EDT

(8AM-2PM VANCOUVER, BC TIME)

 (IN CASE OF ZOOM OUTAGE, THE MEETING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020 SAME TIME)

State of the Society Discussion, Meet your Board, Demonstrations, a Game, Prizes, More Prizes, and
an incredible GRAND PRIZE!

Please join us for our virtual annual meeting!

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:

  • Rich McGeheran will be the Master of Ceremonies for the day.

  • Find Out What’s happening with the Society and Meet the Board Members.  

  • Demonstrations from Christine Smith, Jamie Mayfield, Mary Hawkins, Rosalyn Keys

  • Trivia by Kathy Roletter and Michelle Siegenthaler

  • Grand Prize Drawing

PRIZES: Door prizes will be randomly awarded throughout the day!  You won’t believe the incredible items that will be drawn for! Lots and lots of commercial and indy-dyed yarn,  books, tools and more will be awarded! Check out the prize donors here! Our Grand Prize is  $2,000 towards the purchase of a CSM! Fine Print for Grand Prize

Please note – Pre-registration is required to be eligible for prizes. The Grand Prize winner must be in the Zoom meeting when the prize is announced. If the named winner does not come forward, another winner will be drawn. Info from the CSKMS.org Website

2020 Annual CSKMS Meeting Schedule
Times given below are approximate

11:00 AM EDT – Zoom meeting opens – Greetings from President Judy Weller, welcome and overall state of the society. Introduce the MC – Rich McGeheran.

11:10 AM EDT– Presentation – Mary Hawkins from Frameworks Knitters Museum – Tour of the Griswold Room, Q & A

12:00 PM EDT – Vice President – Michelle Seigenthaler, introduction and elections updates.

12.10 PM EDT – Past President, Kathy Roletter, introduction, and Certification program updates

12:15 PM EDT – Trivia – Kathy & Michelle, Trivia Game.

1:00 PM EDT – Treasure report, Sheryl Campbell

1:05 PM EDT – Secretary, outgoing, Candy Terry updates and introduction as a new member at large. 

1:10 PM EDT – Kim Kieffer- Secretary nominee introduction

1:15 PM EDT – Member at Large, Jamie Mayfield, introduction and demo

1:45 PM EDT – Jamie Mayfield Demo – Christmas Ornament designed by Jenny Deters and Q & A

2:00 PM EDT – Web master, Rich McGeheran – introduction and web updates.

2:10 PM EDT – Rosalyn Keys Demo – Hexies and Q & A

3:00 PM EDT – Member at large, Dorinda Balanecki, introduction

3:10 PM EDT – Christine Smith Demo – Double Mitt Twist and Q & A

4:00 PM EDT – Newsletter Editor, Zoe Cohen – introduction and update

4:05 PM EDT – Membership, Erica Rowe – introduction and membership update Q & A

4:10 PM EDT – Member at Large nominee Kathleen Ducharme, introduction

4:15 PM EDT – Rich McGeheran kicking off show and tell workstation –  Followed by Show and share member photos

5:00 PM EDT – Judy Weller President Grand Prize drawing

Schedule reference

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2019 Sept 19 - CSM Event - Spokane, WA

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This was my THIRD CSM EVENT and second SPOKANE EVENT with Kathy Howland organizing. This was my first event where my wonderful boyfriend accompanied me (but did not participate in using a CSM). Wyatt went out of his way to help Kathy as needed - what a superhero!

My Universal Bonnets were handed to those who came to my setup at this event. See the BLOG POST | My schedule event info.

Aug 5/19 - Universal Split Ring Bonnet giveaway will be offered “just because” from me to attendees of this event I’ll be at. One free bonnet per person. No colour choice. You must politely approach me at this event to obtain.
Are you interested in buying a Universal Bonnet but NOT attending this event? I now offer these for sale by PayPal purchase see my website www.csmlove.com

More info on a prior BLOG POST HERE: Universal Bonnet Giveaway June 24/19

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Also on INSTAGRAM - REF1,

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