I can't believe I have actually created a blog. A couple of years ago the word "blog" would have
elicited the question "What is that?". So, here goes.
In March I became the proud owner of an antique circular sock machine (
CSM). It is a
Legare 400, though I call him Charles
Legare or Charlie, for short. Knitting socks by hand used to take me forever, that is, if the socks were ever completed. Now, if things are running smoothly, a pair of socks takes about 1-1/2 hours.
CSM's were used to knit socks for soldiers during WWI. Now, Charlie and I work together to make socks for soldiers through a wonderful group aptly named "Socks for Soldiers". The group welcomes any and all that are interested in knitting socks and beanies for our soldiers. You can join this great group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS/Okay, that's enough learning for now. My brain can only handle so many new things in one day. :)
