Barry Travis, Arlington, VA, provided this photograph of his beautifully restored  Black Fricke Auto Knitter. The Black Auto Knitter manufactured by George Fricke is considered one of the better makes of circular sock machines. Barry asserts this is the "machine that I use all the time to make socks."
       Barry also mentions "All of these socks were made using the Bartlett sport weight wool."

       A well organized and well attended CSMSA Conference at Clearfield, PA, June 7-9, 2001, attracted hobbyists from far and wide. Contestants worked feverishly to complete the first pair of socks, while spinners in the background peddled to the beat of old time tunes by Steve Story, MC for the 'fleece to feet' contest.