Erlbacher Sock Machine – Yarns from the Lake

Sock Machine Studies

I have made dozens of pairs of wool socks with my circular sock machine in the last year and a half. I do not need to look at any instructions or notes any more, and usually I do not make any mistakes (knock on wood). Lately I have been cranking socks with some different fibers,Continue reading “Sock Machine Studies”

Sock Machine Experiments

After owning my Erlbacher Circular Sock Machine (CSM) for more than a year, I am comfortable knitting a basic sock without looking at any instructions. I have cranked quite a few pairs of socks for myself and for others. Following is a photo of seven pairs I made for myself . Over the fall andContinue reading “Sock Machine Experiments”

Afterthought Socks & More

In December, when I was trying to find things to make without heels on my circular sock machine, I started a Taco Fold Headband. I eventually finished the headband and posted about it last week. Due to user error of not reading all the instructions, my first cranked tube for the headband was only halfContinue reading “Afterthought Socks & More”