Category: double bed

  • Singer mod. 151 knitting machine

    Singer mod. 151 knitting machine

    Singer mod. 151 knitting machine is a bulky (9 mm gauge) knitting machine with only basic patterning capabilities: all stitch and needle manipulations must be done by hand to create patterned knitted fabric. Unlike its earlier counterpart, Singer mod. 150, Singer mod. 151 has built-in (into the sinker plate) weaving brushes. Singer mod. 151 knitting…

  • Phildar D-10

    Phildar D-10 is a vintage knitting machine. It is very likely rebranded Singer 360.02, Superba 360 and/or Singer MK2 (or Singer MKII). (The reason for so many different names is that manufacturers used different model names when selling machines in different countries). The manual can be found here.

  • Passap 12

    Passap 12 is a budget but still a double-bed knitting machine with the famous quality of Swiss manufacturing. It has no pushers but otherwise is very similar to Duomatic (also known as Pinky). More info is coming soon.

  • Passap E6000 knitting machine

    The Passap E6000 knitting machine was the second to last knitting machine manufactured by the Swiss company Passap. It was released to the market in 1988. I am a proud owner of one. I consider myself an intermediate-level knitter but I gotta tell you: the learning curve on Passap E6000 is so steep, that I…

  • Silver AC-1 automatic yarn changer

    Silver AC-1 automatic yarn changer

    It is manufactured and released to the market under the Silver brand (and I have not seen this model under any other brands) but because of the similarity of the machines, it should be compatible with knitting machines and robbers sold under the Studio, Silver Reed, Silver and Singer brands. I could not find a…

  • Lemair Helvetia Rib Knitting Machine R-700

    This is a double-bed knitting machine manufactured by Lemair Helvetia. It has a somewhat unique design with 8-pushbuttons. I am currently working with the owner of this machine to get more information and pictures. Stay tuned!

  • Passap E8000 knitting machine

    Passap E8000 knitting machine is probably my dream machine, but an unachievable dream because I understand that this is a completely different beast and is unlike any other knitting machine. Passap E8000 was the last machine manufactured by the Swiss company Passap. It was released to the market in 1997. So, while I am looking…