Push-button knitting machines – Knitting Machine Encyclopedia

I have my hands on almost all Brother push-button machines (if you see anything not mentioned below, I would appreciate it if you let me know). If you would like to share any pictures I do not have (with the credits posted in my Encyclopedia, of course), let me know.

I am excited to explore push-button machines manufactured by other companies.

Unless specified, all machines below are of standard gauge.

If you are new to machine knitting on flatbed machines, and you just got a machine, consider the beginner-friendly projects I recommended to all my students and customers. These projects can be done on any machine with any gauge.

ARTKNITTER

ArtKnitter DX-1000, 8 push-buttons

ArtKnitter DX-2000, 8 push-buttons

Art Knitter DX-3000, 8 push-button

BROTHER

Brother, for sure, made the largest number of models of push-button knitting machines.

They offer robustness, longevity, and a lot of possibilities. All the knitters need to do is combine their imagination, patience, and skill. Push-button machines are excellent for absolute beginners, those who transition from hand-knitting to machine knitting, designers, and simply those who like to tinker with needles and stitches but can’t hand-knit. Brother push-button machines are also a bit narrower than their more advanced counterparts (like punchcard and electronic machines), making them more compact and lighter. Additionally, their end-caps are not plastic but metal (except the KH710 push-button model), and as a result, they travel better if shipped.