When I got home from work this afternoon my knitting machine and ichord maker were waiting for me outside the door. I have gotten as far as unpacking and setting up the CKM and I turned it on to see the front panel light up. I’m impressed with the quality of the machine and its alien vibe suits somehow. Still lots to learn and do for the first time. I’m excited to learn. The ichord maker will wait until I have the knitting machine going. It’s too late in the day to continue.

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I learned something new this week, thanks to one of our wonderful members who told me they had Hyped one of my YouTube videos! ❤️ I didn't even know what Hype was, so naturally, I went digging! And what I discovered is something that could help us bring more circular machine knitters into our community! 🌟 WHAT IS YOUTUBE HYPE? YouTube has introduced a feature called Hype, designed to help smaller creators get their videos noticed by more people. When you Hype a video, you're doing more than giving it a thumbs-up. You're awarding it points that can help it appear on YouTube's Hype leaderboard, where new viewers can discover it. Even better, YouTube gives smaller channels bonus points to help them compete! 🎉 HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP! You can give up to 3 FREE Hypes every week! You can even use all three on the same video. Here's how: 1. Open the YouTube app on your phone. 2. Watch one of my new videos published within the last 7 days. 3. Look for the Hype option near the video or in the comment preview area. 4. Tap Hype and choose how many of your free Hypes you'd like to give. That's it! No cost to you, and it could help more people discover our knitting videos. ❤️ WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO OUR COMMUNITY? Here's something exciting I discovered when looking at our community statistics. Over the last 30 days, 53 people visited our Skool community from YouTube, and 15 of them joined us! That's an incredible 28.3% conversion rate! It tells me that people who discover us through YouTube are genuinely interested in what we're creating here. And the more people who discover our videos, the more opportunities we have to welcome new knitters, share knowledge, build friendships and grow this wonderful community. 🧶 LET'S GROW TOGETHER! Whenever I release a new YouTube video, I'll share it here. If you enjoy the video and have a free Hype available, I'd love your support! Remember, Hypes only count during the first seven days after a video is published, so our newest videos are the ones to focus on.

With one ball of "Lion Brand Heartland" on Caydo, I folded to get this model and sewed Chinese buttons that are very fashionable for 2026-27. Two many ways to wear it.

Welcome to Circular Machine Knitting! ❤️ If you're new to CMK, you may have noticed that members have different LEVELS beside their names. But what do those levels mean, how do you move up, and where do you find your rewards? Let me explain! 🥰 ⭐ HOW DO YOU EARN POINTS? Skool rewards you for being an active, helpful member of our community! You earn points when other members LIKE your posts and comments. ❤️ 1 like = 1 point! The more you contribute and engage with others, the more opportunities you have to earn points and move up through the levels! Here are some great ways to get involved: 🧶 Share your circular knitting machine projects. 💬 Answer questions and help fellow members. ❤️ Encourage someone who's learning something new. 📸 Share your progress, successes and even your struggles! 🎉 Participate in community discussions, challenges and activities. IMPORTANT: Simply liking someone else's post doesn't earn YOU points. You earn points when other members like YOUR contributions! 🏆 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LEVEL UP? As you earn points, you'll move through the community levels and unlock special rewards along the way! 🎁 LEVEL 2 — YOUR FIRST REWARD! You'll unlock our special Gift Tags, perfect for adding a lovely finishing touch to your handmade gifts! 🌟 LEVEL 8 — THE CMK INNER CIRCLE! This is a very special milestone! When you reach Level 8, you become part of our CMK Inner Circle, recognizing your dedication and contributions to the community! And there are other levels to celebrate along the way! 🔎 WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR REWARDS? It's easy! 1️⃣ Open the Classroom Tab. 2️⃣ Look for the rewards or resources marked with the level required to unlock them. 3️⃣ Once you've reached the required level, you'll be able to access your reward! You can also click on your profile to check your current level and points. ❤️ A LITTLE ADVICE FROM ME... Don't focus only on collecting points! The best way to move up is simply to become part of the community. Ask questions, share your creations, encourage others and help whenever you can.