I have had some false starts getting to know my circular sock machine (csm). There is a huge learning curve and I actually think it is harder than hand-knitting a sock with double pointed needles. One little misstep, and you have to start over. I have had a lot of little missteps, but as always, learning from your mistakes and trying to fix them is the best way to learn. I am really understanding the process now, I can pick up dropped stitches on the machine like a champ and have been able to crank out a complete short sock with a good heel and toe that fits. It won’t be a pair, since I am working on sampling yarns and techniques right now.
I got the tension right to get a sock that fits well around the foot without being too loose and learned how many rows to crank for my foot size. I even felt good enough about itto graft the toe closed. Many CSM knitters Kitchener from the inside (purl side) with the waste yarn in place, and it worked like a charm. Maybe I will break out the good sock yarn in a day or two to try to make a complete pair. Hopefully I can start reliably knitting socks for sale by June 1 and offering a service to knit sock with your yarn.
