This is a review of the new Tru-Knit Circular Sock Machine by Diana Sullivan, a well-known machine knitting teacher, designer and author. Diana has knitted socks for many years on numerous CSMs, both antique and modern. Diana invested in her own Tru-Knit machine and has made every effort to create an impartial and thorough review. Diana’s goes over a large number of features that will be critical to your decision if you are shopping seriously for a well-made, reliable sock knitting machine. She also makes some recommendations to help new knitters have a great experience learning to make beautiful socks on these fascinating machines.
Diana’s Favorite Circular CSM resources:
Tru-Knit Website - Shop for a CSM! Setup in the video is the 60-stitch cylinder and ribber with the reduced ratio setup for easy turning. Everything you need is in the package except for a sturdy stand!
https://https://tru-knit.com/shop/
Tru-Knit Teaching Videos – Diana strongly recommend these, which are so well-done! There are so many, many tech videos to help you improve your knitting – too many to catalog here. Go explore these! https://tru-knit.com/videos/
Lovely sock yarn, like the yarn in these videos, here: https://csmsupplies.com/product-category/yarn/ Your socks are only as good as the yarn you use!
Diana's Tru-Knit Videos:
Tru-Knit Review - An honest review for shoppers, emphasizing functionality and features. See it here: https://youtu.be/8PtUlYckq-A
Quick-Start #1 Cast-On & Knit a Tube https://youtu.be/E3mLR2q8oiI
Quick-Start #2 Make a Hem https://youtu.be/ZyYYavRDO6M
Quick-Start #3 Shape the Heel https://youtu.be/FI5mH6gzmpE
Quick-Start #4 Shape the Toe https://youtu.be/2dHW2OPGkvs
Quick-Start #5 Finish a Sock https://youtu.be/0NppK_t7ak8
Quick-Start #6 Knitting a First Sock https://youtu.be/NjMMR51GVYk
Quick-Start #7 Introduction to the Ribber https://youtu.be/-0tU3CDMRGU
Wonderful Facebook group for CSM Knitters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/561948523913745
Do you use an antique CSM? "The Happy Cranker," Diana's book teaching sock knitting on antique CSMs & the NZAK, is available here: https://dianaknits.square.site/product/happy-cranker-circular-sock-machine-success-book-dvd/17?cs=true&cst=custom
Also, another great site for antique CSM lovers: https://www.angoravalley.com/
Diana's Books & Videos Available here: https://dianaknits.square.site/
Diana's Blog - https://diananatters.blogspot.com/