I don't have either of them, but am interested in them also. Thanks for the question.

No don't own either for either of my machines.

I have the 40x40 hoop that's a little bit small...but not the actual sock hoop. I'm interested in other's answers too! I tried doing a hat with instructions on a site...and it did NOT work for me.

I hope to hear what others may say on this question too. Have looked at one on You Tube, but that's as close as I've been! but it will expand our range, so hope someone has used one for real.

I would be interested in the answer too. Hope someone has it. Hugs

I have a sock hoop but can't help you because I've never opened the package it came in. <br /><br />
I can embroider on any hat that opens in the back on my Bernina on a 4x4 hoop (which physically measures 4x5.25) and sticky paper. I've done dozens of them. Front and back. Here's the thing: nobody told me I had to have special equipment to do it, so I just did it.
This picture of a hat I bought at KMart is on my 5x7 frame for some reason, I did this one last July.

Sorry 'R' but I have never heard of these hoops. That's what comes of living in darkest Africa. LOL!!!! Hugs Sarah

I have both hoops for my Janome. They both work well. The hat hoop fits inside the 5&7 hoop. I have made a number of hats. Check out with your dealer as to what hoops are available for your machine. I too wish I had a multi-needle machine but like you today is not that day.

The sock hoop works great once you get the hang of it. Can't tell you how many socks have the design upside down or a directional design going the wrong direction! Good luck. Nan W

I do have a sock thingy that I never used, as far as hats, I detest them, but that is just me.......I have difficulty hooping them tight enough in either machine......Bernina or the Melco......I almost liked the Bernina better as I seemed to have more control and used the sticky stabil so it helped the hat flatten......2 years ago I did 150 hats for a bar & grill here in town and I have not done another since...LOL!
I wouldn't shy away from it though, it is nice to have the versatility of things you can stitch....I envy those that have not problem with hats and do them all the time!

I made myself a set of 2 sock holders (adult and baby) like what you can buy. I saw a video on u-tube where a lady was demoing how she does socks. I didn't like the price, so made some just like them using a plastic coated wire hanger and for on the two ends I cut one of those soft finger holders that you put on pencils or pens so where you hold them you have a soft grip. It works great. You put the sock on the holderand use the sticky stabilizer.

I gave doing a cap one day a try and I just used the sticky stabilizer and pins and it worked OK.

Found this You Tube Video on hooping socks

Okay, this is the way I embroider on socks...except I use a larger hoop and pin 3-4 across (depending upon the size of the sock)...and then pin up the toe...then pin another row across...then pin up the toe...and go down the hoop until it is full...Hope this makes sense...I use have used both sticky stabilizer and cutaway...both work well...I don't really see a need for a special hoop...