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Self Instruction Guide to the Cymbal Home Knitter
Spiral Bound Book Republication™
Originally Published c1925!
Up for bid is another
marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Spiral Bound
Book Republication™ of our original
"Self Instruction Guide to the Cymbal
Home Knitter" originally published c1925! This item contains extensive information for using the Cymbal antique
turn-of-century hand cranked knitting machines that are still all the
rage!
This HISTORIC item includes detailed instructions for making knit garments for men, women &
children. There're even techniques to make the lovely fancy work patterns
shown in the photo! (Original is NOT for sale)
  
Our new
line of Spiral Bound Book Republications™ oh-so-conveniently lie flat while in
use! This is a unbelievably nice touch if you have every tried to read a pattern's instructions while your hands are full of your in progress project. As an avid needleworker myself my personal experience prompted my choice of spiral binding for it's ease-of-use alone. I bet you'll love it too!   
An
excerpt:
"The
Self Instruction Guide contains all the information necessary to enable the
working of the Cymbal Home Knitter to be learned at home without other
instructions.
The
machine is simple and easily understood, and by following the instructions it is
possible to quickly become an expert knitter."
Our customers say:
 "Great product and service.
A+++++"
"Great book, nice crisp pictures, better than the original! Will
buy from again"
 
*** Producing the best CD & Spiral Bound Book Republications for you since 1999! ***  
Contents
When you receive the
Machine
How to Unpack your Machine
Knitting Unit
Diagram
Yarn
Bobbin Winder Diagram
Instructions for Attaching the Work
Buckle
Use
of Accessories
Crescent
Needle Raiser
Setter
Up
Work
Hook
Heel
Hook
Swift
and Bobbin Winder
To
Wind Work, etc., on to Bobbins
Threading Up
Setting Up
Ribbing
Selvedge
Making Heel
Making
the Second-Half of Heel
Making the Foot
Making the Toe
Splicing or Strengthening Heels and Toes to Prolong
Wear
Grafting the Toe
Points to Remember
Where
to oil machine
Contract Sock
Names
and Uses of the Various Parts of the "Cymbal" Knitter as
Illustrated
Cam
Shell
Ribber
Dial Adjuster
Cylinder
Tension Screw and Pointer
Yarn
Guide and Feed
Ribber
Tappet Plate
Ribber
Arm
Driving
Pin
Selvedge
Lever
Ribber
Tension
Ribber
Dial
Bobbin
Yarn Stand Rod
Yarn
Stand Top
Heel
Spring
Take-up
Lock
Counting
Dial
Cog
Driving Wheel
Work
Buckle
Winged
Screws
Long
Cylinder Needle
Clasp
Band
Changing Cylinder and Ribber Needles
To
change from Plain Knitting to Plain and Purl
Action
of Tappet Plate
To
change from Purl and Plain to Plain Knitting
Various kinds of ribbing can be made
For 1
and 1 rib
2 and 1
rib
3 and 1
rib
4 and 1
rib
5 and 1
rib
Some
Useful Hints
The Yarn
Guide
Defective Needles
Where to
Oil the Machine
Ribber
Slide Cam
Heel
Spring
How to
Pick up Dropped Stitches
Tieing
up Knots
To
change from one Cylinder to another
To
change the Dial
Cymbal Troubles and their Remedies
Instructions for Flat Web
Instructions for making various types of
Garments
Boys'
Turnover Ribbed Stockings
Gentlemen's Ribbed Sock
Simplified Instructions for Knitting a Sock on the Cymbal
Knitter
Man's
Plain Sock
Ladies'
Stocking
(Plain,
with Hem at Top)
Knitting
a Child's Sock on Flat Web
How
to fashion Football and Cycling Stockings and Ladies'
Hose
Vests
and Undergarments, in Flat Web
Costumes, Dresses, Coats, and all Outer
Garments
Fancy
Stitches
Herringbone Pattern
Lace
Pattern
Vests
(Circular Mesh Method)
Ladies' Anklets
Price
List of Spare Parts of the Machine
Price
List of Pressing Boards
Cymbal Wool Yarn Advertisement
What a historically educational and delightful knit and fancywork thread and yarn art instructional piece this is! The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! These are beautiful items and sure to delight you and yours! These instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needleworker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim.
The antique and vintage yarns, knitting machines and parts, etc., can be
found on eBay quite readily. You just have to hunt a little
bit! :)
The Spiral Bound Book Republication™ you will receive is representative of
the types of handicraft expertise of earlier genteel American and European
culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of
enjoyment recreating antique needlework items for yourself or others dear to
your heart just the way your great-grandmothers did!
You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. This information has been scanned at a high resolution and electronically revamped to provide you with the very best hardcopy reproduction. Unlike other reproduction sellers this is NOT a cheap, grainy photocopy! Our Spiral Bound Republication™ has so many more advantages over the original book. What are the benefits of our antique book Spiral Bound Book Republications™? * Our products are produced with front and back covers of heavy stock paper. * Our products are made using the latest LaserJet printing technology meaning the ink will not smear like inferior photocopy or inkjet products do. * Our spiral binding allows your book to lie flat during use for ease of viewing while working on your needlework projects. * Our products do not cost a small fortune for you to obtain and enjoy. * Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper! * These scans are enlarged to full-page dimensions for ease of viewing! * You can gift these wonderful Victorian, Edwardian pattern book finds with family and friends! Curious about the quality of this item? Please contact me and I will forward an image for your own personal inspection! You will appreciate the attention we have taken in providing you with a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that will be use for many years to come... Check out Dakota Prairie Treasures' current auctions for many other unique needlework CD & Spiral Bound Book Republications™ for your creative needle working pleasure!
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regulations.
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all combined orders.
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