Hey DrJenner,Just searched for knitting sock machine on Amazon! Had no idea this was out there. Knitting has been on my learn to do list for awhile. Very cool stuff.
I know exactly 2 stitches when knitting.
I can cast on 2 stitches , increase, decrease until I can make a blanket, wash cloths, kitchen towels. etc.
I can knit with circle needles to make hats, gloves.
I have those circular looms things that I was gifted several years agoi.
They say you can make socks with them...
Maybe someone else can, but not me as of yet.
On my bucket list of practical skills to learn is something called silk ribbon quill on nightgowns as decorations.
But otherwise I crochet, sew, quilt, attempt to knit with knitting flatbed machine Brother KH 230.
And get better at candle making and trying soap making.
So there is always hope.