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  • Prazisa knitting machine

    Prazisa knitting machine

    Präzisa machine is a cute vintage knitting beaty was manufactured in Western Germany in late 1950s – early 1960s. This is what I know so far: Präzisa has 180 needles, 5 mm apart, which makes this machine a standard-gauge. This metal flat bed machine has only manual/basic capabilities of needle manipulation. The tension mast accomodates…

  • Empisal Vistamatic NG-H3 knitting machine

    The Empisal Vistamatic NG-H3 knitting machine looks very similar to a previously described Empisal Knitmaster mod. 250 model. Thus, refer to the corresponding post while enjoying the pictures below.

  • Mitsubishi Color 7 MH-700B knitting machine

    Mitsubishi Color 7 MH-700B knitting machine

    I am not sure how much difference there is between Mitsubishi Color 7 MH-700 and MGH700B models: at first glance, they look identical with the exception of a letter B in the model name on the box. Stay tuned as I discover more information while enjoying the pictures below.

  • Toyota NT-10 knitting machine

    Toyota NT-10 knitting machine

    At the moment, I do not know much about a vintage Toyota NT-10 knitting machine. I only have pictures of the carriage. Next model released after NT-10 is Toyota NT-12.

  • Mondipoint ribbing attachment

    I just recently discovered the existence of this unicorn ribber: Mondipoint. It looks very similar to Corona CHR200 ribber. Thus, it might fit the same machines. Stay tuned as I am looking for more info.

  • Corona Genie CHR200 ribbing attachment

    I just discovered that I have this ribber in my stash, but the pieces are kind of spread throughout my collection of machines and their accessories. Stay tuned for more info and pics.

  • Singer MemoMatic 327 knitting machine

    Singer MemoMatic 327 knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It has punchcard reading capabilities to knit patterned fabric and a built-in knit leader. It is identical to Studio mod. 327, about which I already wrote a detailed blog post. Thus, refer to it while enjoying the pictures below.

  • Brother KR587 ribbing attachment

    Brother KR587 ribbing attachment

    Brother KR587 ribber is a standard-gauge attachment that converts older knitting machine models to a double bed. Brother KR587 ribber shares the manual with Brother KR586 ribber. However, the manual mentions that not all accessories are included with KR587. That’s very strange to me, so stay tuned as I am investigating more. A chart from…

  • Studio SRP322

    … pictures are coming soon. It is the same as, or even identical to, Ribbers models 321 and 322. If your ribber came without a connecting arm, some of the color changers for this brand come with a connecting arm, which can be used with this ribber even if the color changer is not used.…

  • ARS Amoretto MT-5 knitting machine

    ARS Amoretto MT-5 knitting machine

    ARS Amoretto MT-5 seems to be a standard-gauge knitting machine. I just finished a relatively detailed article on ARS Amoretto Super 8, which has very similar features as this model. Thus, refer to that post. There is a manual for ARS Amoretto/ARS knitter online. Refer to it for further details.

  • ARS Amoretto Super 8 knitting machine

    ARS Amoretto Super 8 knitting machine

    ARS Amoretto Super 8 knitting machine is very likely a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles. The whole series of ARS, ARS Knitter, and ARS Amoretto machines looks and feels vintage compared to more common and known machines by Silver Reed, Brother and Toyota. For example, one of the unique features of this model is…

  • ARS Amoretto Super 8 Excel knitting machine

    Although I don’t have any pictures yet, it seems that ARS Amoretto Super 8 Excel model is the same as ARS Amoretto Super 8 but with some improved features (such as improved tension mast and sinker plate assemblies). Thus, refer to a corresponding post for ARS Amoretto Super 8.