CIRCULAR SOCK KNITTING MACHINES
at Apple Hollow Farm

ABOUT SOCK MACHINES:
When we have sock machines for sale, they are listed on our Spinning Wheel and Antique Equipment Page . We currently have one machine for sale, which appears to be a Creelman Brothers World Star machine, or possibly an unusual style of P.T. Legare machine, which is pictured on that page. We are sorry, but we don't take credit cards for sock machine purchases since the sock machines are handled separately from our Spinning Wheel and Weaving Loom business; they must be paid for with check or money order when we have them available - no credit cards.

NEEDLES FOR SOCK MACHINES, ON SALE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
Cylinder Needles for Circular Sock Knitting Machines.You can use MC, Discover or Visa on our secure order page or call the toll free number with your order. Email us if you have questions about purchasing needles. We have needles to fit the following machines - please order by catalog numbers in blue as shown below to get the correct needles:

GEARHART/CLEARFIELD 12 Gauge NEEDLES, priced at $60 per bag of 75 (while supplies last): 12 GAUGE Cylinder Needles (Catalog #8888432000686)

GEARHART/CLEARFIELD 10 Gauge NEEDLES, priced at $50 per bag of 50 (while supplies last): 10 GAUGE Cylinder Needles (Catalog #8888321000000)

SPECIAL PURCHASE: 18 GAUGE GEARHART Cylinder Needles, brand new, from the original manufacturer of the machines. We have a small quantity of these fine, NEVER USED,18 gauge needles (for 100 cylinder machines) priced at $90 for a bag of 125. (Catalog #csmge0018c)

NOTE - the Gearhart and Clearfield machines took a variety of needle gauges dependent on the cylinder slots. Please make sure you know which gauge of needle you need to fit the cylinder you are ordering for. If you have any doubts, please order a sample needle ($1 & $1 postage payable by check only) since needles are NOT returnable for credit. Despite some of the information contained on popular websites, our research indicates conflicting data which shows that 4 sizes of cylinder (54, 60, 72, 80 slot) could have been manufactured for 12 gauge OR other gauge needle sizes, so please be sure of what you need. Currently we have only 10, 12 and 18 gauge Gearhart cylinder needles in stock.

AUTO KNITTER/LEGARE NEEDLES, sorry, sold out. Cylinder Needles (Catalog #csmak0012).These 12 Gauge Autoknitter/Legare needles fit Verdun/Master Machine/Harmony Machines and some others.

CSMU!!! CLASSES IN SOCK KNITTING ON A CSM (CIRCULAR SOCK MACHINE)
If you've ever seen how quickly one of these fascinating antique machines can make a sock, you've probably thought about buying one. If the high price and risks of buying a lemon have scared you off, this is the class for you! Or, if you've already bought a lemon, maybe we can help! You are welcome to visit us for one-on-one help, and pay by the hour (2 hour minimum, weekdays only), whether you have a CSM or not. See the Classes and Workshops Page for more information and fees, and to register.

JOY OF SOX INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS FOR SOCK MACHINE USERS!
Here are some wonderful videos (in VHS format) to help you learn to use your circular sock knitting machine. Videos are $18 each plus shipping.

Joy of Sox #1 - Mock rib hemtop sock by John Loeffelholz , $18: The video starts off by showing you how to thread the CSM and cast on. It proceeds to go through, step-by-step, each phase of making a hemmed top sock, including hanging the hem, turning heels and toes, and doing the Kitchener stitch at the end to close the toe. This technique does not require using a ribber.
Although it was filmed using a Legare, the video could easily be used to make socks on Auto Knitter, Gearhart, and other sock knitting machines with minor differences in the procedures.

Joy of Sox #2 -Mittens by John Loeffelholz, $18: This video takes you through the process of making a mitten on your circular sock machine. You'll be amazed at the results. After the mitten is made, you learn how to close the thumb and Kitchener across the tip of the mitten. This video assumes that you have basic sock knitting machine skills and does not show any setup. These mittens were made using a mock rib and a hanged hem on the cuff. No ribber is needed to make these spectacular mittens.
The video was shot using an Auto Knitter but the techniques shown could be used on almost any brand of machine.