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Singer AG20 intarsia carriage
Singer AG20 intarsia carriage fits almost all standard-gauge knitting machines manufactured under the Silver/Silver Reed/Empisal Knitmaster/Singer/Studio/RICCAR names (except for the turn-knob ones) and several of first generation punchcard machines. It even fits some fine-gauge machines but with some modifications (the step-wheel/gear needs to be replaced). It operates as a typical intarsia carriage and can knit…
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Silver Reed AG-20 intarsia carriage
Silver Reed AG20 intarsia carriage fits almost all standard-gauge knitting machines manufactured under the Silver/Silver Reed/Empisal Knitmaster/Singer/Studio/RICCAR names (except for the turn-knob ones) and several of first generation punchcard machines. It even fits some fine-gauge machines but with some modifications (the step-wheel/gear needs to be replaced). It operates as a typical intarsia carriage and can…
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Silver Reed AG50 electronic intarsia carriage
Silver Reed AG50 intarsia carriage is compatible with electronic Singer/Silver Reed/Studio/Empisal machines with the model numbers SK580 and SK840. It looks like a full-on carriage and, indeed, can work independelty not just for intarsia but to knit simple stockinet. Overall, it operates similarly to non-electronic intarsia carriages, i.e., the yarn should be laid over the…
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AG155 intarsia carriage for mod. 155 knitting machines
Although this carriage is marked specifically for mod. 155 models (like, Empisal Knitmaster mod. 155, Singer mod. 155, and Studio mod. 155), it is similar to the Silver Reed AG155 carriage, already described in detail in another post, including compatibility with other machines and capabilities. Another intarsia carriage for bulky machines is AG30.
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Silver Reed AG 155 carriage
Silver Reed AG155 looks like a full carriage. It is an add-on for punchcard-based machines Empisal Knitmaster mod. 155, Silver Reed SK155, Silver Reed SK155P My Studio, Singer mod. 155, Studio mod. 155 as well as for electronic models such as Silver Reed 890 (for manual intarsia). Some sources say it can also work with…
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Brother KA-8210 intarsia carriage
Intarsia carriage KA8200 is compatible with a wider variety of standard-gauge Brother knitting machines, especially those in which carriages do not have built-in intarsia capabilities. The manual specifically mentions that the row counter/knit-leader tripper, used as a release knob for the carriage, activates the row counter for the KH830, KH840, and KH860 machines. The carriage…
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Intarsia carriage Brother KA-8200
Intarsia carriage KA8200 is compatible with a wider variety of standard-gauge Brother knitting machines, especially those in which carriages do not have built-in intarsia capabilities. The manual specifically mentions that the row counter/knit-leader tripper, used as a release knob for the carriage, activates the row counter for the KH830, KH840, and KH860 machines. The carriage…
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Silver AG-1 intarsia carriage
Silver AG1 intarsia carriage fits bulky 8 mm gauge Silver SK120 knitting machine, also known as Katan Bulky, Bulky Eight, Studio Bulky Eight, Fancy Bulky, Silver Reed SK120, Singer 120 and Studio SK120. I am not sure if AG1 will fit Silver SK121 knitting machines: their needles are of the same size but the spacing…
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Empisal Instant Knitter
Empisal Instant Knitter has 164-165 needles. It has a lot of features of the machines from the 1950s-1960s, among which is a clip-on row counter. The knitting mechanism is different from the majority of the machines, even of that time period. The needles are stationary and the series of hooks are moved by the carriage…
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Empisal Mini Schnell Stricker: mini knitting machine
This cute machine is a steel-bed mini version of vintage Empisal knitting machines. It is small, compact and has all the features of a real machine. Its other name is Empisal Mini Instant Knitting or Empisal Mini Instant Knitter. Do not confuse this machine with the Empisal Instant Knitter, although some features are somewhat similar.…
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Silver Reed My Studio SK155P knitting machine
Silver Reed SK155P My Studio (manufactured for the Japanese market only judging by the Japanese only writing on the carriage settings) is a bulky-gauge knitting machine, similar to its Silver Reed SK155 counterpart. Thus, read the corresponding post while enjoying the pictures below.