Category: Silver Reed
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Singer 800 knitting machine
Singer 800 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles. It does not have any automatic patterning capabilities; thus, it is basic/manual model. It, however, comes with a needle selector (a small carriage in its setup). Singer 800 is identical (with the exception of the color) to the Silver SK-103 and Studio SK-103 knitting machines.…
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Studio SK-303 knitting machine
Studio SK303 knitting machine was released onto the market in 1967. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart, and a turn-knob-controlled needle selection mechanism to knit patterns. It takes some learning to operate all these knobs but it is very easy once you get a hand of it and in…
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Singer 888 knitting machine
Singer 888 knitting machine model has 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart, which makes it a standard-gauge knitting machine. It was released to the market in the mid-to-late 1960s. It has turn knobs, controlling needle selection and, thus, patterning when knitting. I had a privilege to refurbish and service Singer 888; thus, I am, first-hands, familiar…
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Silver Reed SR-155 ribbing attachment
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Knitting Machine Empisal Knitmaster model 324
I am a proud owner of Empisal Knitmaster model 324 and I am excited that I first hand can judge on pros and cons of this machine. What a machine-knitting nerd I am! Similary to its SilverReed-, Singer-, Studio- and Riccar-named sisters, Empisal Knitmaster model 324 was manufactured and released to the markets in mid…
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Elna EK2300 knitting machine
Elna EK2300 is a bulky gauge (9 mm) knitting machine with 110 needles and 12-stitch repeat punchcard reading capabilities. It can be matched with Elna ER2350 ribber. It is identical to the Empisal Knitmaster 155, Singer 155, Studio SK155 and Toyota 650 bulky knitting machines. I have this machine in my possession and will post…
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Silver Reed SR120 ribbing attachment
Silver Reed SR-120 ribber is an attachment for the Bulky (8 mm gauge) Silver Reed SK120 knitting machine. In fact, this ribber only fits Silver Reed SK120 knitting machine (also known under the names Silver SK120, Studio SK120, Kantan Bulky, Fancy Bulky, and Bulky Eight).
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Singer MemoMatic 329 knitting machine
Singer MemoMatic 329 (sometimes called Singer mod. 329) knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with the distance between the needles 4.5 mm. It has a punchcard reading mechanism and capable of creating 24-stitch repeat patterns. This machine was released to the markets in 1977, right before its slightly advanced sister – Singer MemoMatic 328…
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Singer mod. 700 knitting machine
Singer mod. 700 knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine (needles are 4.5 mm apart) with built-in knit leader and capable of patterning and automatic needle selection by accepting punchcards. It also has built-in (into the carriage) intarsia capabilities. It is a wonderful machine all around! This machine is identical to the Singer MemoMatic 700K…