Sound Yarn & Fibre
Bear Valley Circular Hat Machine (CHM) *Coming Soon!*
Bear Valley Circular Hat Machine (CHM) *Coming Soon!*
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Designed and manufactured by Sound Yarn & Fibre, our Circular Hat Knitting Machine brings together thoughtful engineering, smooth operation, and practical features to make creating beautiful hats simple and enjoyable. Whether you're knitting for family, selling at markets, or expanding your handmade business, this machine is built to help you create consistent, professional-quality results.
Designed from the ground up with ease of maintenance and user accessibility in mind, every feature has been carefully considered to make setup, operation, and servicing as straightforward as possible. From quick adjustments to easy access for maintenance, our goal was to create a machine that feels approachable for beginners while still meeting the needs of experienced knitters.
The machine features quick-removable cams, a removable yarn guide, and a digital row counter, giving you unrestricted access to every needle whenever you need it. No complicated disassembly, special tools, or frustrating maintenance, just thoughtful design that lets you spend more time knitting.
Its large 132-needle cylinder creates a generous diameter that's ideal for hats and other larger circular projects. Like all of our machines, it's built using a modular design, making future upgrades and replacement parts simple.
One machine, many possibilities. Our Circular Hat Knitting Machine is designed to create hats for a wide range of sizes, from children to adults. By adjusting the machine’s tension settings, you can customize the finished circumference and fit of your hats without needing multiple cylinders.
Whether you're creating snug-fitting beanies, comfortable everyday toques, or larger relaxed-fit styles, the adjustable tension allows you to fine-tune your finished project for the perfect fit.
Combined with the generous 132-needle cylinder, this flexibility makes the machine a versatile tool for creating handmade hats for the whole family, customers, or your craft business.
A robust table mount is included for secure clamping during use. The mount also incorporates two integrated screw holes, allowing it to be permanently attached to a workbench or tabletop for maximum stability. While the clamp provides a secure temporary mounting solution, we strongly recommend permanently mounting the machine for the smoothest, most consistent cranking experience. Complete mounting recommendations are included in the instruction manual.
Everything you need to get started is included in the box:
• 1 Circular Hat Knitting Machine
• 1 Table Mount
• 1 132-Needle Cylinder
• 1 Setup Bonnet
• 1 Basic Yarn Mast with upgraded yarn guide in a matching colour
• 132 Compound Needles, plus 3 spare needles
• 1 Cylinder Spring
• 1 Digital Row Counter with mount (battery not included due to shipping restrictions)
• 1 Loom Pick
• 1 Latch Hook
• 1 Needle Lifter
• 1 Measuring Tape
• 1 Ruler
• 1 Pair of Snip Scissors
• 1 Cable Cuff
• 2 Rip Cords
• Stitch Markers
Our Circular Hat Knitting Machine is currently in development and is not yet available for purchase. We are putting the finishing touches on the design, testing, and support materials to ensure you receive the best possible experience.
The colour images shown are examples of the available colour options and are intended to provide a preview of what will be offered when the machine launches. Final colours and availability may vary slightly.
Need a replacement printed part? Simply send us a photo of the damaged part, and we'll happily replace it for the cost of shipping during the first six months.
Refurbished machines include the same warranty and customer support as our new machines. Each refurbished unit has been inspected, repaired where necessary, fitted with replacement parts as needed, and thoroughly tested to ensure it performs like it should.
Need a hand getting started? We're continually expanding our library of tutorials, support documents, and videos to help you get the most from your machine.
Let customers speak for us
Thanks for the 3 packages of Ashford's Corriedale Sliver wool in gorgeous colour combinations! Even better than I hoped!
Ich bin absolut begeistert von dieser Sockenstrickmaschine! Die Verarbeitung ist hochwertig, der Aufbau war unkompliziert und man merkt sofort, dass bei der Entwicklung viel Wert auf Benutzerfreundlichkeit gelegt wurde. Besonders gefällt mir, dass alle Nadeln gut zugänglich sind und sich viele Teile schnell entfernen lassen, ohne die Maschine aufwendig auseinanderbauen zu müssen.
Wie gut sich mit der Maschine stricken lässt, hängt allerdings auch sehr stark von der verwendeten Wolle ab. Mit passendem Sockengarn läuft sie wunderbar, während andere Garne etwas mehr Feingefühl erfordern. Das liegt aber in der Natur solcher Maschinen und nicht am Produkt selbst.
Zusätzlich habe ich einen Onlinekurs belegt, um den Umgang mit der Maschine schneller zu lernen. Diese Investition hat sich für mich definitiv gelohnt und hat den Einstieg deutlich erleichtert.
Dank dieser Maschine kann ich mir endlich einen lang gehegten Traum erfüllen: all die lieben Menschen in meinem Umfeld mit selbst gestrickten Socken zu versorgen. Ich freue mich schon auf viele weitere Paare und kann die Maschine jedem empfehlen, der Lust hat, sich auf das Maschinenstricken einzulassen.
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I absolutely love this sock knitting machine! It is well made, easy to assemble, and you can tell that a lot of thought went into making it user-friendly. I especially appreciate how easy it is to access every needle without having to take the machine apart.
One thing I learned is that the knitting experience depends a lot on the yarn you use. With the right fingering or sock-weight yarn, the machine runs beautifully, while other yarns may require a bit more adjustment. That’s simply part of machine knitting and not a flaw of the machine itself.
I also took an online course to learn how to use the machine more quickly, and it made a huge difference. It helped me understand the setup and troubleshooting much faster.
Thanks to this machine, I can finally make a long-time dream come true: knitting socks for all the wonderful people in my life. I’m looking forward to making many more pairs, and I highly recommend this machine to anyone interested in sock knitting.
My dream of having a circulair sock knitting machine came true. Rachel answers all my questions. The delivery to The Netherlands was fast and perfect, the colour fantastic.
Now practice practice and practice…..
I have had my machine for over 2 years and I absolutely love it. I use it almost every day. The service and quality Rachel provides is great. Highly recommend it.
Fantastic quality starter machine. Highly recommend.
This machine is amazing and way better value than others I’ve seen. Rachel is helpful and has helped me to knit my first sock tube!!! Honestly go for it - sock cranking is fun x
It was a birthday present for my wife. She is really happy with it. Very solid build quality and after viewing YouTube also easy to operate. Thanks from the Netherlands..
I love my new machine!!! It seems to sturdy and well made, and was easy to get started on. I found the machine to knit smoothly, and didn’t experience any issues with stitches dropping, or managing the tension. While I have experience with flatbed machines, this is a little bit of a different vibe, though still pretty intuitive.
I found the booklet included and the YouTube videos to be really helpful for setting up my first crank. I also had questions while my machine was being made, and the team was very attentive and professional. Thank you for my machine :)
This machine is perfect for the person wanting to give a circular sock machine (CSM) a go. It’s sturdy, easy to assemble and operate. Although the cylinder rotates, instead of the cam shell, it’s still easily navigated when watching how-to videos for the different ways to operate the machine. The bonus is three cylinders! The downside is that it does not have a ribber yet, however, there is still a way around that (you’ll know at least two ways if you have a flatbed machine).
Fast shipping. All items were included. They fit the machine perfectly. Answered 2 questions very quickly.
Machine works perfectly! Also, my questions about shippong got answered really fast. Love my machine 10/10 would recommend to anyone <3
After accidentally breaking the handle gear of my CSM, I was so annoyed with myself but Rachel at Sound Yarn & Fibre came to my rescue! I was very impressed with the speed of the replacement and with the customer service I received.
Love the colour and look forward to getting everything working. I'm sure I will have a learning curve but sure that it will be great.
I am excited to try the sock knitting machine! Thank you!
Cheers
Megan Gates