NEW METAL CSM MACHINES

In alphabetical order

Anton Bidjiev / Russia | YouTube | Email: live-ussr@mail.ru | Supplier fabricates Autoknitter styled Open CAM machines and cylinders.

You don’t have to buy new to get a good machine!

For a less expensive option consider obtaining a machine from a refurbisher! See the USED CSM MACHINE page at the top menu or also by clicking here.

Chambord CSM / Dave Lord - Compton, Quebec, CANADA

Flagship machine: Chambord Accuknitter 400 (Currently closed wait-list) | Refurbisher of CSMS / Machinist. Offers refurbished LIKE-NEW guaranteed working vintage machines (vintage refurbished machine wait-list) and the NEW flagship machine mentioned (closed wait-list).

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Erlbacher Knitting Machine Co. - Cape Girardeau, Missouri USA

(Formerly known as Erlbacher Gearhart Knitting Machine Company established in 2014)

Flagship: Bumblebee, Speedster, Basic / Deluxe / Super Deluxe Machines / (Previous maker of the now discontinued ERL - their version of the vintage P.T. Legare) | See their machines. Prices range from USD$1349 through USD$2099

They basically offer two machines - the larger diameter Bumble Bee and the regular diameter CSM with two styles of crank wheels (this is the part with the handle) (Options: speedster or reduced ratio). They sell machines with different combinations of cylinders/ribber dials and/or additional ribber arms.

The Bumble Bee machine as mentioned, is a larger cylinder machine designed for wider diameter projects like hat making. Machine comes standard with 90 slot cylinder and Ribber.

(It is possible to knit hats of a different style on a regular CSM).

The Erlbacher CSMS are Open CAM systems.

Erlbacher machines are a new machine modeled after the 1920’s vintage Gearhart machines. This machine makes a distinctive click when used, was originally only in forest green, yellow and red - however custom colors are now available.

Factory Tour & Machine assembly video

History connection with Erlbacher itself.

Hokitika Sock World - New Zealand

Flagship: NZAK Ultimate (New Zealand Autoknitter) CAD$2,600+* Prior machine sold was the NZAK Quicknit.

These machines aren’t the open CAM machine we know when we look at an “Autoknitter”. The Ultimate has a hybrid Closed CAM with very different shaped uplift cams. Very similar to the Legare in quiet and smooth operation.

Jacquie Grant / Sock World
27 Sewell Street Hokitika, 7810 New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 755 7251 | Email: kiwi.house@xtra.co.nz

LAMB Knitting Machine Corp. - Chicopee, Massachusetts USA

Flagship machines: LT 150 | LITTLE LAMB MACHINE

Cost of LT 150 USD$4068 72 cylinder/36 Ribber, Little Lamb machine USD$3200

Lamb machines are unlike any other machine out there in that they feature the unique ability to rotate the shell and/or the ribber with the able to use the same needles as the cylinder.

The LT-150 CSM comes with a yarn shelf, 3 overhead yarn masts (two with heel springs), stand, row counter, sock storage device with take-down system including two sets of weights, tools and tool holders.

Pros: a commercial grade smooth and efficient machine, Ribber needles are the same as the Cylinder needles, cylinder and cam shell can rotate, machine and ribber can single feed, machine can work with two different yarns separately simultaneously, machine can alternate ribbing and regular knitting at the same time, color work is much easier with the two feeds, recently upgraded the stand. Unlike many other CSMS, this machine knits to the left (like most hand knitters) when working in forward (like ribbing etc). Other CSMS knit and rib to the right. A unique workhorse of a machine. Amazing customer service.

Cons: Machine and setup is very heavy, ribber can only be set full pitch (aligned with empty cylinder slots) not half pitch (aligned between cylinder slots to increase needles knitting), the roller holding knitted work can only hold about two socks, machine currently comes in the one color, the most expensive CSM available.

Shareable YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qGfahcl8FJg

Shareable YouTube link https://youtu.be/d4XUw-BZaVs

LITTLE LAMB MACHINE: 2-1/2” 36-needle Cylinder (no ribber), Yarn Shelf, Two Overhead Yarn Masts, Stand, Sock Storage Device with Take-Down Weights, Tools and Tool Holders. VIDEO

*Currently any cylinder or ribber for this machine can only be purchased by this company.

Below are four sequential videos of the antique Tuttle Lamb CSM. A vintage machine the Lamb LT-150 is an improvement of.

Tru-Knit | Website | Stainless steel and aluminum CSM being presented by Jamie Mayfield in the USA. Machine announced Oct 22, 2021. Jan 2023 they posted that the machine cost is USD2,900. See their website for more current info. Machine appears to be designed after a Autoknitter but with a hexagon screw system which includes the tension dial - all which require Allen wrenches/Hex keys to adjust.

3D Plastic Circular Sock Knitting Machines

Ashcroft Makers - Finn - Scotland | Email: contact@ashcroftmakers.com | Instagram | Website | YouTube | CSM uses Open CAMS design similar to Autoknitters, vintage Gearhart and Erlbacher CSMS. Maker of this version of 3D Printed Circular Sock Machines participated in the Sep 19-20, 2020 Good Karma Farm Virtual Crank-in. Seller advised April 2021 that they only ship within the UK and since then they have locked their site to non-registered viewers.

Dean and Bean's Sock Machines
PO Box 1154, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

See their website for recent news.

KnitTheChange - Canada - Melissa Lacharité | Etsy Shop |

For item details please see their listings on Etsy.

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3D printed Circular Hat Machines

Bertus van Manen - Netherlands / Sokkenbreimachines (English: Sock Knitting Machines) / Currently available to purchase. Machine 220mm diameter with 132 Wakuna branded needles (needles can also be purchased through Angora Valley Fibers listed on the SUPPLIERS page)

Seller sells refurbished machines and is also listed on CSM USED MACHINES

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Daedalus Spinning Wheels - Dave & Rebecca Giles | Located in Lexington, Kentucky USA | Email: Support@DaedalusSpinningWheels.com | Website: https://www.daedalusspinningwheels.com/ |

Announced on Dec 18/24 they tentatively will be available in Jan or Feb 2025: 3D printed circular hat machine with an 8" diameter with a variety of needles from 80-120 (at least). See the video.

Plans of a 3D printed circular sock machine with future ribber options.

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David Kettman - Lemont, Illinois - USA | SockMachineStuff Etsy store | eBay seller “dlk60439” | Email: kettmand@sbcglobal.net

David has announced in Dec 2024 the plan to create a 3D printed circular hat machine. This supplier sells a variety of items - further details can be found on the Suppliers page.

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Joyce Knit and Sews - USA | Website | Email: joyceknitsandsews@gmail.com

Dec 18/24 they announced on instagram and facebook of an upcoming 3D printed circular hat machine with 134 needles being potentially available for sale in Jan/Feb 2025. Email now to go on the waitlist.

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The Maker CSM - Stefan (Jojo) Kienhoefer - Germany | Website: https://csm-maker.com/ | Previously sold a CSM and a HAT KNITTING MACHINE. THIS MAKER HAS PASSED FEBRUARY 2024 AND THESE ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD.

Print your own 3D CSM

Jeeping Johnny | thingiverse link |

Steve Turner (MrRoboto19) | Video assembly of the machine | Email: srturn@gmail.com | Machine uses Autoknitter regular hook cylinder and long butt ribber needles

Files are available on thingiverse:

Circular Sock Machine

Ribber for CSM

Unless otherwise stated, all prices noted here were noted as of August 2019. Please check each website for their current prices etc.