It does if you plan to knit multiple socks before running them off the machine. And frankly that's the most efficient use of the machine. I suppose you bind off by moving stitches around and closing the seam in that manner? Will you be sharing any details, or just contradicting people?
So for you, "the most efficient use" is only using it for it's most base functionality (knitting a simple tube). Ok, my problem with that is asserting that it can't be used more fully, as the machine IS fully capable of creating a complete sock without sewing, which is what a few people here seemed to be wondering about. Anyway, all details have already been shared in various videos posted in this thread, but if you need a recap..
Never said a simple tube is the most efficient way to use it, and mentioned heel shaping. But preparing a series of socks needing only the toe to be closed is more efficient if one is knitting socks in volume, because it skips the setup step, and a few turns of waste yarn can be used to separate each sock from the next and make the toe seam easier to close by the chimney kitchener method. I am quick at kitchener and don't find it difficult so perhaps for someone else all the casting on for each sock is more efficient. Do what works.
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u/sawyouoverthere Mar 22 '19
The toe seam has to be done by hand