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  • JUKI KE-1300S knitting machine

    Hmm… A mysterious JUKI KE-1300S model… Stay tuned!

  • JUKI JUKICARD knitting machine

    JUKI JUKICARD knitting machine

    This machine is still a mystery, but it is similar to the JUKI 1XXX series with a combo patterning: pushbuttons and punch cards. Check out other models in this category: JUKI KE1200, KE1200L, KE1300L, KE1300S, and KE1500 while I am gathering more information.

  • JUKE KE-2600 knitting machine

    JUKE KE-2600 knitting machine

    These are the only pictures I could find so far, but even with some of the parts covered, it is obvious that the JUKI KE-2600 is very similar to its older sisters, the KE2500 and KE2400 models. Refer to those while I am finding out more.

  • JUKI KE-2500 knitting machine

    JUKI KE-2500 knitting machine

    JUKI KE-2500 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It can be clearly seen that it belongs to the JUKI family with its distinct color, loaded carriage, and punchcard mechanism built into the carriage. Similar to its older sister, KE2400, the sinker plate is called “fabric press”. The needle positions are…

  • JUKI KE-2400 knitting machine

    JUKI KE-2400 knitting machine

    JUKI didn’t disappoint and introduced another unique machine in which the punch cards are inserted into the carriage. This is what the JUKI KE-2400 knitting machine is. It has 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart, which makes it a standard-gauge machine. The manual can still be downloaded online. Interestingly, the needle positions are A, B, D,…

  • Empisal KR820 ribbing attachment

    Empisal KR820 ribbing attachment

    This Empisal KR820 ribber is definitely a Brother clone. It looks and feels identical to the Brother KR810; thus, read the corresponding post while enjoying the pictures below.

  • JUKI Hi Memory KE-1500 knitting machine

    JUKI Hi Memory KE-1500 knitting machine

    Not sure what the differences are between the JUKI KE1200 and KE1500 besides the color. Stay tuned while enjoying the pictures below!

  • JUKI Hi Memory KE-1300L knitting machine

    JUKI Hi Memory KE-1300L knitting machine

    JUKI Hi Memory KE-1300L knitting machine looks and feels identical to the JUKI KE-1200. I am going to leave it at that while I am trying to figure out what the differences are.

  • JUKI KE-1200L knitting machine

    Hmm… A mysterious JUKI KE-1200L model… I wonder what the “L” stands for… Stay tuned!

  • JUKI KE-1200 knitting machine

    JUKI KE-1200 knitting machine

    JUKI KE-1200 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with punch card capabilities. These cards are called ” memory cards ” in the manual (more below). The manual describes that the needle selection can be done by the pushbuttons as well as by memory cards. It has 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart (thus, standard gauge). I have…

  • Studio SRP20 ribbing attachment

    Studio SRP20 ribbing attachment

    Studio SRP20 ribber fits a vast majority of Silver Reed/Silver/Studio/Riccar/Empisal Kitmaster/Singer knitting machines with needles 4.5 mm apart and punchcard-based patterning capabilities. Studio SRP20 fits such a huge variety of knitting machines that it feels like it fits them all. Well, if your machine is manual-only or has turn-knob patterning capabilities, check first if SRP20…

  • Studio Bulky Ten, S-140 knitting machine

    It is hard to find ANY information on this unicorn. I stumbled onto a couple of pictures. There is a manual online, suggesting that the gauge for this machine is 10 mm and that it operates identically to the Studio SK120. Stay tuned for more info!