This is a review of the new Tru-Knit Circular Sock Machine by Diana Sullivan, a well-known machine knitting teacher, designer and author. Diana has knitted socks for many years on numerous CSMs, both antique and modern. Diana invested in her own Tru-Knit machine and has made every effort to create an impartial and thorough review. Diana’s goes over a large number of features that will be critical to your decision if you are shopping seriously for a well-made, reliable sock knitting machine. She also makes some recommendations to help new knitters have a great experience learning to make beautiful socks on these fascinating machines.
Diana’s Favorite Circular CSM resources:
Tru-Knit Website - Shop for a CSM! Setup in the video is the 60-stitch cylinder and ribber with the reduced ratio setup for easy turning. Everything you need is in the package except for a sturdy stand!
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Tru-Knit Teaching Videos – Diana strongly recommend these, which are so well-done! There are so many, many tech videos to help you improve your knitting – too many to catalog here. Go explore these! [ Ссылка ]
Lovely sock yarn, like the yarn in these videos, here: [ Ссылка ] Your socks are only as good as the yarn you use!
Diana's Tru-Knit Videos:
Tru-Knit Review - An honest review for shoppers, emphasizing functionality and features. See it here: [ Ссылка ]
Quick-Start #1 Cast-On & Knit a Tube [ Ссылка ]
Quick-Start #2 Make a Hem [ Ссылка ]
Quick-Start #3 Shape the Heel [ Ссылка ]
Quick-Start #4 Shape the Toe [ Ссылка ]
Quick-Start #5 Finish a Sock [ Ссылка ]
Quick-Start #6 Knitting a First Sock [ Ссылка ]
Quick-Start #7 Introduction to the Ribber [ Ссылка ]
Wonderful Facebook group for CSM Knitters: [ Ссылка ]
Do you use an antique CSM? "The Happy Cranker," Diana's book teaching sock knitting on antique CSMs & the NZAK, is available here: [ Ссылка ]
Also, another great site for antique CSM lovers: [ Ссылка ]
Diana's Books & Videos Available here: [ Ссылка ]
Diana's Blog - [ Ссылка ]
