CSM Video Hotlist
In order to save space I have abbreviated machine names for reference:
AK-Autoknitter, E-Erlbacher, G-Gearhart, HPM-Home Profit Master, L-Legare, LT-LT150 Lamb, NZAK-New Zealand Autoknitter
The following links are my own findings on YouTube and those videos I have also made listed by category. All these can also be found by searching YouTube separately. For written patterns etc please see this page.
Has a link stopped working or did you find a useful one you’d like to add? Please email me: karenramel@yahoo.com
BEFORE doing anything, mark your cylinder reference points as shown (depends on number of slots your cylinder has) in relation to you on the machine. These marks are your reference and exact positioning are your preference.
FIRST STEPS…
The Auto Knitter - How to take apart and put back together again (CSM LOVE) - AK
How to Assemble and Use a Legare P1, P2, P3 - L
Antique sock knitting machine - AK
The wonderful knitting machine intro - L
Basic intro of how knitting works - 1908 G
Machine Specific Info - Erlbacher:
Introduction, assemble and oil the Erlbacher Speedster / Unpacking and setup / Getting Started Version 1, Version 2 / Speedster demo / Anatomy of a handle | Erlbacher Gearhart removed “Gearhart” from their company name - changing it to Erlbacher Knitting in 2020 - having established their modern multi material machine from the vintage 1920’s Gearhart CSM.
Taken from the vintage Victoria machine manual.
The Griswold Manual incorrectly shows the weaver’s knot.
Binding/Casting Off (ON & OFF MACHINE)
Bind-Off - Easy Single Pass OFF MACHINE (CSM Love) - L
Sewn Bind Off (Off Machine)
Elizabeth Zimmerman OFF MACHINE Bind Off
Bind-Off - Double Pass ON MACHINE (CSM Love) - L
Bind-Off - Double Pass OFF MACHINE (CSM Love) - L
Bind-Off - Latch Hook-Short ON MACHINE (CSM Love) - L
Bind-Off - Latch Hook-Long ON MACHINE (CSM Love) - L
Simple & Full Fashioned Purl Bind off - Latch Hook (On Machine)
Back Stitch Bind Off - (Shown on a flat bed knitting machine)
Back Stitch Bind Off - (Shown with live stitches on stitch holder)
The Smiles & Frowns Needle Bind Off (perfect for Toe up Socks) by Diana Sullivan
Off machine (knitting needle) Bind offs for Toe Up socks
CAST ON START/HOW TO START ON CSM
Casting on or starting is the same regardless to which CSM you are using
Shown cast on examples: Start up device, bent rod by Fred Hauck, cast on bonnet (tube with fiber loops on one end or split rings-each are cylinder specific), Universal Bonnet (Flat split ring bonnet can be used on any cylinder* created by Karen Ramel)
Cast-On with a Split Ring Bonnet (or Universal Bonnet - Quick Review video - Full video - Written instructions - Buy one/Make one - (CSM LOVE) - L
Setup Device Cast-On Demo Part 1, Part 2 - L
Gobs Web Cast on (when you only have yarn and no cast on item) - L
Cast-On with Bonnet Version 1, Version 2 - E
Cork screw (Fred Hauck “Bent Rod”) cast on demo - L
How to start on CSM with a cast-on bonnet - AK
Changing direction on a CSM
On an Open CAM machine like Autoknitter and Erlbacher
On a Closed CAM machine like the Legare (when you have the machine threaded with yarn you still need to ensure not to drop stitches) *link coming
Colorwork (see mini mast)
DROPPED STITCHES
Un-knit/fix an extra half row ON MACHINE (CSM Love) - L
Dropped Stitch Fix #1 ON MACHINE (CSM Love) - L
The hug method of avoiding dropped stitches
Removing Ribber and Fixing Dropped Stitches on a Cuff Down Sock (CSM LOVE) - L
FLAT PANEL KNITTING
Work Flat Fabric on a CSM (CSM LOVE) - L
Make a “Universal Split Ring Flat Cast-on Bonnet” (CSM Love) - L
Flat Panel EDGE option: Melody Cowan’s I-Cord edge on a flat panel knitted piece
Taken from a vintage machine manual.
HEEL (Sock) SPECIFICS
Note that generally how to build a Heel is very similar whether done as a Heel or Toe.
5 Heels for the CSM by Valerie Witherington on Ravelry (written pattern)
Wrapped Heels (Jenny Deters) - G
Cat bordhi CSM Sweet Tomato Heel
CSM hints and tips no wrap socks
Fast and Easy heel (Deb Oswald) - E
Heel Wrap Techniques (Ravelry)
Written Pattern
KITCHENERING & CLOSING CUFF DOWN SOCK TOES
How to Kitchener your sock from the Purl side (inside) (CSM LOVE) - L
Maintenance
2022 Erlbacher machine maintenance (general info applies to all machines)
MINI MASTS (Color Work Tool)
A mini-mast is an item which holds one or more different cones of yarn and is mounted on the ribber hole of the cam shell. By being located on the rotating cam shell it reduces yarn tangle while also offering an easy way to remove a yarn and manually untangle as needed. This tool works better with a slotted yarn carrier (a threaded carrier that does not need yarn to be cut to be removed). Colorwork is not a fast procedure but with skill and attention - adds wow to whatever you are working.
This lime green metal mini-mast for my Legare 400 was made by me for my own use. For more images of this cool item (and others see MY IDEAS AND UPGRADES page and/or my blog entry.
MORE INFO: Although this link - Hand Knitting Fair Isle/Stranded Knitting link - shows information using non-machine knitting - the concept is the same in regards to the technique of colorwork.
Fair-isle video on the Legare sock machine and Pirate Socks (no mini mast used)
RIBBER KNOWLEDGE
Assembling Erlbacher Hybrid Ribber
Sock machine ribber confidence
Removing Ribber and Fixing Dropped Stitches on a Cuff Down Sock (CSM LOVE) - L
Parking Your Ribber Needles on a Cuff Down Sock (CSM Love) - L
Introducing an easy way to start sock yarn with ribber in place (CSM Love) - L
SELVAGES (Cuff Edges)
To do a ‘fancy’ edge (selvage) you don’t HAVE to fold over the knitting and attach (called a hung hem). There is more than one way to do many things. Check it out.
E-wrap Selvage Method - Version 1, Version 2-LT with rotating cylinder (working in reverse)
How to make a Hung Hem (CSM LOVE) - L
SOCK VIDeoS
Creating socks is pretty much the same regardless to which CSM you are using
Cuff down 8.5 minute sock (Hung Hem with Knitting only. Link to Sock done) - L
Cuff down with mock rib done (2x1 Mock Rib Hung Hem, no sock shown) - E
Cuff down with scalloped edge (3x1 E-Wrap Selvage, Ribber makes picot) - E
Cuff down with hung hem, 1UP, 2 Down Heel/Toe - (no ribbing) - L
Cuff down on a 1906 CSM - G
Cuff down Ribbed Socks by Heidi Bears - *Brass European Machine*
Cuff down Ribbed Socks by Norma Bogan - AK
Cuff Down Ribbed Sock with No Wrap Heel/Toe, Ribber Needle Park & Rest Ribber Removal (CSM LOVE) - L
Cuff down Ribbed Knee Highs (Time Lapse) by Amy the sockmaker - E
Cuff Down Ribbed Socks “Miss Jenny’s ribbed sock start to finish” - E
Gertie the CSM and me - E - Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6
Fair-isle (multi-colored) sock - L
Fred’s EZ sock Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 - AK
Rosie 1x1 Sock Part 1, Part 2 - E
Sandees mock rib Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 - E
Simple sock Susan Forsyth’s - AK
Sock Making overview - Machine Base=Autoknitter however machine appears to be Legare
Scalloped Edge Cuff Down Sock - E
Written patterns
SHORT ANKLE SOCKS
Cuff Down Mock Rib Hung Hem Shortie Socks (CSM LOVE) - L
Cuff down Heel Tab (short ankle sock) by Sue Vunesky video by Roz - E
Cuff down Heel Tab (short ankle sock) by Sue Vunesky video by Jamie Mayfield - L
Tips, Techniques and Tricks
Easy Method to Add Split Rings/Picot (CSM Love) - L
Parking Your Ribber Needles on a Cuff Down Sock (CSM Love) - L
Removing scrap yarn from sock yarn - Ravel Cord Demo
Easily separate sock and scrap yarn (CSM Love) - L
Transferring ribber needles to cylinder needles - E
Transfer between cylinder and ribber needles (CSM Love) - L
Introducing an easy way to start sock yarn with ribber in place (CSM Love) - L
5 essential tips, 9 essentials
Sock knitting machine tools-Susan Forsyth
CSM Easy 1st Row Gathering Technique
Polka Dots done on the CSM (colorwork)
Vertical stripes on the CSM (Ravelry)
Transfer stitches using a modified flatbed transfer tool
Jobless stripes shown on a plastic machine
Written patterns
Winding your yarn onto a winder
Please see the YARN WINDERS page under SUPPLIERS
Taken from a vintage machine manual.