Category: Silver Reed
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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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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.
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Silver Reed SK155 knitting machine
Silver Reed SK155 is a wonderful, bulky-gauge, knitting machine, with 100 needles, 9 mm apart. It has punchcard-based patterning 12-stitch repeat capabilities. I already desribed pros and cons and compatibles accesories and add-ons of similar machines: Studio mod. 155, Singer mod. 155 and Empisal Knitmaster mod. 155 in other blogs. Thus, refer to those. I…
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Empisal Knitmaster mod. 155 professional
Empisal Knitmaster mod. 155 Professional is the same machine sold under the Singer mod. 155, Studio mod. 155 and Silver Reed SK155. Thus, read the corresponding posts while enjoying the pictures below.
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Empisal Knitmaster SR-155 ribbing attachment
Empisal Knitmaster SR155 ribber is identical to the Studio SR155 and Singer SR155 ribbers. Thus, read the corresponding posts while enjoying the pictures below.