The Happy Cranker - Circular Sock Machine Success! by Diana Sullivan

NEW! The Happy Cranker Circular Sock Machine Success! A nice, homemade sock made with good, soft sock yarn is a joy to wear and a much-requested gift. Great sock knitters make a sock using high-quality yarn, and it stays up because it fits - no spandex necessary! They graft the toe seam so it is just as smooth as the knitting and there's no lump to rub on sensitive toes. The cuffs have a beautiful, professional-looking selvedge. The circular sock machine is a fascinating little device that makes knitting LOTS of gorgeous socks possible! CSMs, both antique and reproduction, have become tremendously popular in the last few years. Maybe you're thinking of getting one, or maybe you've got one and you'd really like to have an experienced CSMer sitting right there showing you exactly what to do. Diana, who has been using circular sock machines for quite a few years and has owned a number of models of these machines, makes a beautiful sock. In this book, she shares exactly how she makes socks. Everyone does these a little differently, and Diana shares her own methods. Diana discusses finding a machine, getting the right tools,

accessories and supplies, choosing sock yarn, marking your cylinder, beginning to knit, making socks that match, and getting gauge and fitting socks. Diana also teaches a beautiful sewn selvedge for perfect ribbed edges. And then, there's the DVD: Diana's careful instruction right there with you! This product's 2-hour DVD teaches these techniques in detail. Diana uses video to teach the beginner's 60-stitch hemmed sock on a New Zealand Auto Knitter (a modern reproduction). This is a great little sock to get you started, and uses a 60-stitch cylinder and no ribber is necessary! Then Diana also teaches her favorite 72-stitch sock on her 100-year-old Legare 47. This is a sock with ribs along the top of the foot as well as up the cuff for an absolutely ideal fit.