Silver SK301 knitting machine was released onto the market in 1964. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles and a turn-knob-controlled needle selection mechanism to knit patterns.

Silver SK301 was the first knitting machine with this novel turn-knob technology for automatic needle selection. It is somewhat similar to the Brother’s push-button machines, although it seems that the turn-knob machines offer a bit more diversity in needle selection while Brother’s push-button machines offer a bit more straightforward (and more visual, in my opinion) approach in needle selection.

A counterpart of Silver SK301 for Western markets is Studio SK301, which, besides the words in English, is identical to Silver SK301 (color scheme and other carriage and pattern center features).

I wrote a very detailed post on the Studio SK301 comparing its difference to its younger turn-knob sisters. Thus, read the corresponding post to learn about these features as well as the pros and cons of Silver SK301.