Sock knitting machine (csm) by Joshua De Lisle by JoshuaDeLisle
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This is my design attempt at building a cost effective 3D printed sock knitting machine (CSM). This is the build video: https://youtu.be/2y1gakl4IEw Additional parts list (Affiliate links): Knitting machine hooks (cut off tails using wire cutters) - UK: https://amzn.to/3EHtA7s USA: https://amzn.to/3Z4x1NH Yarn winder/baller- UK: https://amzn.to/3KBgdZB USA: https://amzn.to/3qg6Doe Digital magnetic counter- UK: https://amzn.to/442LJ9P USA: https://amzn.to/45ioGJ5 PLA+ filament- UK: https://amzn.to/43Z4Bqe USA: https://amzn.to/3Ystqd0 3D printer timing belt- UK: https://amzn.to/44XPheV USA: https://amzn.to/3DO8jZi PU transmission belt (useful for future projects)- UK: https://amzn.to/3rX5HW1 USA: https://amzn.to/47oDQyd 110lb magnetic hook pack- UK: https://amzn.to/3qv4Lb3 USA: https://amzn.to/3qpOKmT Abec 9 bearings- UK: https://amzn.to/3ONeZgk USA: https://amzn.to/3qos1aO M3 threaded inserts- UK: https://amzn.to/3YoatYY USA: https://amzn.to/3Yy6qcz M3 screws only- UK: https://amzn.to/3DP3ajm USA: https://amzn.to/43Uwtf6 M3-M8 bolt set- UK: https://amzn.to/44ZgRbE USA: https://amzn.to/45lfJiq

I’m in the process of building this - should be done within a week if my needles will come in. Really looking forward to it since I started hand knitting a pair of socks ~4 years ago and they’re maybe 20% done :D

Prints are pretty easy but two are longish (15hrs and 27hrs on my machine/ settings).

Anyone tried something similar?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2y1gakl4IEw

  • clifOP
    4•1 year ago

    I’m a big smartwool fan for outdoors work and hiking. I can guarantee this kind of circular knit sock will be a MUCH looser knit than smartwool (comparing to their PhDs, specifically).

    For one, they integrate elastic nylons into the sock (spandex, maybe - I forget). Second, they seem to be more woven than knit. Very tight looped fabric, dramatically finer threads than even lightweight fingering yarn.

    But, I’m happy to compare and give it a try. I’ll try to remember to post back in a few weeks when I make my first pair but feel free to drop me a message to remind me :)