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Riccar knitting machines

Knitting machines released under the name Riccar seem to be another close of Silver/Silver Reed knitting machines: they have the same look, (almost) same model numbers, and similar patterning mechanisms. Some sources state that these machines were manufactured for Russian markets.

Unless noted, all machines below are of standard gauge.

Riccar LECLE, foldable

Riccar RK-601, turn-knob

Riccar RK-605, 8-pushbuttons

Riccar RK-701, punchcards

Riccar RK-702, punchcards

Riccar RK-703, punchcards

Riccar RK-704K, punchcards, built-in knit-leader

Riccar RK-705K, punchcards, built-in knit leader

Riccar RK-706K, punchcards, built-in knit-leader

Riccar RK-707, punchcards

Riccar RK-708, punchcards, built-in knit-leader

Riccar RK-708A

Riccar 709, punchcards, built-in knit-leader

Riccar 800, electronic, built-in knit-leader, Mylar-sheet reader