Caydo Cord Knitting Machine

 The Caydo Cord Knitting Machine

I have been spool knitting, in many different ways since I was a young child. Although I have seen knitting machines, I have never owned one. Until now.  I purchased this machine in order to do some “Knitting Nancy Knitting” quickly before Christmas.

Here is the video I made : Caydo Cord Knitting Machine

I knit roughly 23 feet of strand, and am very pleased with the result.

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Caydo Video Instruction

 Using Small Lucets for Medical Thinking-

I have PTSD and Epilepsy from a car accident.  I have found that language is a big issue for me, especially during or after seizures.  I have made simple lucets (design (c) 2012 laeom) and added text to them so that as I lucet I am reminded of a word or subject.  This helps tremendously if, for example I repeatedly forget to take my blood pressure, then I spend some time luceting with a lucet that says “blood pressure” to get my thinking back in line with my priorities.

These lucets are specifically designed to fit easily in your hand, be portable, and are able to fit in a pocket for travel.  I use either wood screws or cotter pins for the “pegs” and as these are about 1-1/2 “ apart, this makes a very nice gauge for a knitted strand. Strands can be long or short, combined to make a longer yarn or rope.  Because of the type of pegs these have, they are more suited to a loosely knit strand than a tight cord.  I use traditional wooden lucets primarily for a tight cord.

Video: Lucet- A knitting tool for hand spun cotton