String of socks

These photos shows a string of socks.  MrB was busy yesterday as you can see.  This string right now has two pairs of socks on it coming from the machine.  Brigadier 88 is getting worked-in and cooperating marvellously!  I wanted to show two different views so that you could see the string of socks and also parts of the machine at different angles.  This string of socks will grow as long as MrB intends to adds pairs of socks to it!  When he decides to end the string of socks then they will be separated at the orange waste yarn spots and then I will have some work to do by doing the kitcheners to close the toes of each sock.  Looks like I may be busy tomorrow!  In the first picture you can see the tube of socks coming through the cylinder.  The cylinder size that MrB is using this time around is 72.  In the second pic you get a better glimpse of the crank and the of course the yellow weights.   It is so much easier to show operation and progress by photos.  Notice also, no plug in, completely GREEN, crank, crank, crank and crank some more!  It also takes minimal space to actually do the job of cranking out socks.  One key is to be organized and have all your tools handy also.  Very good light is important also, it is a key factor for the operator to see clearly what is happening.  The needles move fast once you get moving and cranking away.  Yesterday MrB said all was going great guns and something happened and a needle popped out and flew across the room! Good thing we have extra needles as not to stall the process too far before getting going again!  MrB was able to get back cranking in no time flat!  Don't you just love the striping effects of the yarn.  These socks are being made of the superwash German yarn 75% wool and 25% nylon.  I have done the wash and dryer tests of this yarn and it comes out great, softer, and the shape is contained for good wearing use.  Remember....Our Socks are Hugs for you feet!


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