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We are a group of people that love to use our circular sock knitting machines!

10/06/2026

We had a great time working on the flatbed knitters this weekend at C.A.T.S. i learned how to use one and made 2 dog sweaters! Next month we will all be making dog sweaters to donate to a local animal shelter.

09/24/2026

We had a wonderful time at the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion. We displayed our machines and had many interesting conversations with young and older people about them. We had a machine set up with yarn for people to crank on. We got to share the history of these fascinating machines with a lot of people. Next year we might try selling some socks!

08/31/2026

Hi folks! I am excited to be going to the Old Threshers Reunion Sep 3- 7 to demonstrate using a sock machine. This the first time I have done anything like this so I am a little nervous but excited. It's mainly to bring awareness of the machines and to educate on how they are used. We might get a few new CATS members out of it too. Come see me if you are in the area.

06/29/2026

Exciting news! CATS will be set up at our local Old Thresher's Reunion to demonstrate the circular sock knitting machine to the public. We are not going to sell socks. We just want to bring awareness to these fascinating machines and what they can do. We will have a billboard with some vintage advertisements for the machines including some from WWII. There will be some antique machines set up for viewing and one set up that people can crank. If you're in the area come check us out!

The Threshers reunion focuses on steam powered machinery and other methods of doing things before all of the modern conveniences we have today were invented. It is a perfect venue for demonstrating these beautiful machines!

06/29/2026

The new to me Gearhart cranks along beautifully with the new needles! Still need to find a new tappet plate for the ribber.

06/29/2026

Glow under black light socks!

05/20/2026

Got a new toy yesterday. It's a 1923 or 1924 Gearhart. It needs a few repairs but works! 60 cylinder. Unusable ribber tappet plate. I might leave it in its natural state and not paint it. It is beautiful! I might have a problem, LOL.

05/10/2026

13 pair of socks .ade at the Earlbacher Homecoming event this year. I used my 1940s Auto Knitter. The rubber stopped working but I got 1 pair made before it did. I have since fixed it. If you haven't been to the Earlbacher event you should go at least once.

04/06/2026

Knitting get together this weekend. Bring any knitting machine and your projects!
April 11
8am-6pm
Life Church
1957 Albia Rd
Ottumwa, IA

03/02/2026

This is Matilda. Took her to PIGS with me so Pete Oswald could work some magic and get her knitting properly. He made some adjustments and she can make a sock now. I am still having trouble with the heel spring though. I had to hand manipulate the yarn for the heel and toe but she made a sock! More tuning later.

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