Manuals/Phamplets
It can be tricky to try and locate antique CSM manuals on the internet. This page will try to locate and list as many manuals as possible and the website they are available on. Most manuals can be downloaded directly from those sites.
It is recommended to look through as many manuals as possible (even if they are not your machine), as some of them offer instruction on techniques for various pattern (eg. lace and textured knits), in addition to instruction for various non-sock garments.
Various antique/vintage pamphlets can also be found on things such as techniques, catalogues, etc. Scroll down below the manuals for a list.
Please check back for updates. Last updated, March 2023
Note: Some manuals are very old and in poor shape when they were photographed/photocopied. Some manuals have been scanned sideways and will need to be printed or rotated in order to read them. However, we are grateful that they have been made available.
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J. B. Aitkens Family Knitting Machine 1860 manual. (Sock World Hokitika)
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Auto Knitter Instruction Book - Eighteenth Edition (1922) in 6 parts Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, Part VI. NOTE: some pages are blank. (Angora Valley Fibers)
Auto Knitter Instruction Book - Eighteenth Edition (1922) manual. NOTE: some pages are blank. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
Auto Knitter Instruction Book - Eighteenth Edition (1922). Available for purchase from Angora Valley Fibers.
Auto Knitter Instruction Book - Harmony Knitters Inc. In 2 parts. Part 1, Part 2. (Angora Valley Fibers)
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ARE Knitting Machine Instruction Manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
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Beehive Ribber Machine manual. (Knitting Machine Etc.)
Beehive Ribber Machine manual (Second & revised edition). (Angora Valley Fibers)
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The New Branson Knitter Manual. (Machine Knitting Etc).
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Buoker Universal Knitting Machine Parts Catalogue. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
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Knitting Manual of Instruction & Sales (Clearfield) - first edition 1927 Manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
Yarn Selection and Cost Table (Clearfield) - 1927 Booklet. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
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Creelman Brothers Manual. (Angora Valley Fibers)
Creelman Brothers World Star Manual. (Angora Valley Fibers)
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Cymbal Home Knitter manual. (Angora Valley Fibers)
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Stickmaskinen “Favorit” manual. (Knitting Machine Etc.)
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Franz & Pope Automatic Knitting Machine manual . (Knitting Machine Etc.)
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Instructions for using Gearhart’s 1908 Family Knitting Machine. Manual. (Angora Valley Fibers)
Instructions for Operating Gearhart’s Knitting Machine - Special Work and Family Outfit and All Standard machines -New Edition Nov 1, 1922. Manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
Special Subsequent Knitting Instructions for Allwear Woolen Hosiery- For 72/10 or 72/12 cylinder only. Gearheart Knitting Machine Co. 1922 Manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
Instructions for Operating Gearhart’s Knitting Machine - Special Work and Family Outfit and all standard Machines - New Edition Entirely Re-Written Mar 1, 1923. Manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
My Knitting Instruction book - 1924 New Instruction Manual for Gearhart’s Knitting Machine. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
Instruction Book for the Gearhart Knitting Machine - Standard Model - 1942 edition Manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
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Golden Fleece Instruction Manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
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Griswold Stocking Knitter manual. (Angora Valley Fibers)
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Harley Kay Marsland Manual. (Angora Valley Fibers)
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The “Sun” Circular Knitting Machine - 6th Edition- Harrison Knitting & Textile Machinery Co. Ltd. Part I, Part II. (Angora Valley Fibers)
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Hobby Knit (i-cord knitter) manual. (Dorinda Balanecki)
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Home Profit Knitter - The Master Machine (1922 3rd edition) manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
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H.S. Dundas Sock Knitting Machine (19 pages). (Angora Valley Fibers)
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Imperia Knitter Instruction book. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
Imperia Circular Knitting Machine manual. (Angora Valley Fibers)
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Legare 47 manual. (Machine Knitting Etc.) Translated from French by Elsie McCarthy 1999
Money Maker Manual (Legare 400 manual, spiral bound, 53 pages). Available for purchase from Angora Valley Fibers.
Legare Labeled Parts and Description of Differences in Older and Newer Machines (Link). (CSKMS)
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Model Knitting Machine manual, (Machine Knitting Etc.)
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NZAK manuals are YouTube videos.
Chapters 1-3 - 1) Welcome. 2) The Stand. 3) The Parts.
Chapters 4-7 - 4) Base and Crank Handle. 5) The Camshell. 6) The Gear Ring. 7) The Row Counter.
Chapters 8-9 - 8) The Ribber Arm. 9) The Yarn Mast.
Chapter 10 - 10) Assembling the Knitter
Chapters 11-12 - 11) Threading the Knitter & Casting on. 12) Adjusting the Ribber.
Chapters 13-14 - 13) Adjusting the Yarn Guide. 14) Adjusting the Ribber Tension.
Chapter 15 - 15) Knitting the Sock
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Steber Family Knitting Machine manual - Second Edition (Machine Knitting Etc.)
Steber Family Knitting Machine manual - Fifth Edition. (Machine Knitting Etc.)
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Tryon Manual (4 in 1 model, 7th Edition). Available for purchase from Angora Valley Fibers.
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Semi-Automatic Verdun Instructions as written by Sharon Hilgers (Angora Valley Fibers)
Verdun advertisement. (Knitting Machine Etc.)
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(Modern) Victoria Automatic Knitting Machine manual - Foster Knitting Machine Co. Ltd. (Angora Valley Fibers)
The Victoria Automatic Improved Knitting Machine (W&J Foster). Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part V, Part VI. (Angora Valley Fibers)
Manuals
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Royal/Brother Cone Winder Instructions.
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Children’s Fancy Sport Hose Pamphlet- on Gearhart 80 Needle Cylinder (ilikesox.wordpress.com)
Allwear Ladies Hose Instructions. (ilikesox.wordpress.com)
Allwear Standard Hosiery Instructions. (ilikesox.wordpress.com)
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Allwear Rejection Letter. (ilikesox.wordpress.com)
Directions For Setting-up Your Gearhart Stand. (ilikesox.wordpress.com)
Letter suggesting hose for knitting, and Superior Appliance has taken over Gearhart business. (ilikesox.wordpress.com)
Gearhart Counter Instructions. (ilikesox.wordpress.com)
Gearhart Sales Brochure. (ilikesox.wordpress.com)
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Explanation of picture for closing the toe of ribbed hose. (ilikesox.wordpress.com)