Sock Knitting Machine 101

I purchased this book because I just purchased a new tube knitting machine. I thought from reading the description of the book, and the various reviews, that it was the most likely to give me some insight into the tricks, tips and techniques of operating the machine. The book arrived very quickly in excellent condition. I was, however, disappointed in my selection because this book focused more on the acquisition and assembly of a vintage machine, its 'care and feeding' if you will. While I cannot dispute the value of the contents, it was not what I was hoping for in the realm of how to use the new machine. The book is very well done, and does have some very helpful information about the machines, but if you want a book to help you use a new machine then I would recommend looking just a bit further.

This book has a ton of good information for someone just beginning to knit or purchase a sock machine.It is truly an excellent "Get Started " Help. I would like to see Book two cover the ribber.My Legare machine works great...but not the ribber. I am finding that there is not Much info out there as tohow to take a look at the ribber or how to adjust it. It is very necessary information and I wishthere had been a section on that in this book.

This is perfect for the person who found an antique machine in a barn and doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars having it cleaned and restored. It tells you what products to use for cleaning, so if you don't mind getting dirty, you can do it yourself.

this book was a huge help to me. Having only videos and facebook friends to help me learn, the clear directions are valuable. the downside is that the photos are lined through /removed in blank bars (parts of the image are gone - to prevent use without permissions perhaps?) being that I need to actually SEE what is in the photo, this made the book less helpful than it could have been. (I have the kindle version - I wonder if the hard copy version would be better however I am not paying for it twice!)Thank you Donna for your work!

This book really is a "101" course. It is very basic and not for anyone with experience with one of these wonderful old machines. I was a complete novice and by following the very clear directions one step at a time I made a tube with my sock machine the very first time I tried. I highly recommend this book to anyone just starting out with a CSM especially if there is no one nearby to help with instruction.

I used this book in setting up my machine, learning the mechanics of circular sock knitting machines. A must book for circular sock knitting machine owners.

a little pricey but hard to find now. some issue with book set up and grammer but suspect software and editor. good starting info if you are wondering before you sok your money into this kind of hobby

The CSM's are antique; nothing else has been written; hard to believe this is the only CSM bible for 20th century. No other books are out there. Just u-tube. Still; this is the best.

Great book for the beginner. Very thorough, and had a few tips applicable to a more experienced CSM user.

Amazing book that has been an immense help in getting my CSM working. The digital copy I received has some fragment pictures and text issues. Downloaded again, used another kindle ... same problem. Hopefully they will correct the format issue. The book itself is a godsent though.

Great bit of history and how to get started with circular sock knitting machines. Information for most antique machines found

Excellent. Great information, love the section on the History & it has been very helpful set up my CSM.

Great