Category: Silver Reed

  • Studio SK-303 knitting machine

    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…

  • Singer 888 knitting machine

    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…

  • Silver Reed SR-155 ribbing attachment

    Silver Reed SR-155 ribbing attachment

    … in progress.

  • Knitting Machine  Empisal Knitmaster model 324

    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…

  • 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 Knitmaster 155, Singer 155, Studio SK155 and Toyota 650 bulky knitting machines. I have this machine in my possession and will post pictures…

  • Silver Reed SR120 ribbing attachment

    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).

  • Singer MemoMatic 329 knitting machine

    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…

  • Silver Reed SK-7 knitting machine

    What I learned so far about this machine: – manufactured and released to the market in the late 1950s – standard gauge, 200 needles – also called “Knitted Kitten” – compatible with SR-7 ribber – not as vintage as SK-6 but closer (although not identical) to SK-8 … still looking for pics and additional info.

  • Studio by White SK-740 knitting machine

    Studio by White SK740 knitting machine is a standard-gauge (4.5 mm distance between the needles) machine with 200 needles. It has punchcard reading capabilities to control needle selection and, as a result, knitting patterned panels. Studio by White SK740 is a simpler sister to the Singer mod. 700, Singer MemoMatic 700K, Empisal Knitmaster mod. 700…

  • Studio mod. 324 knitting machine

    Studio mod. 324 knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. In features a punchcard reading mechanism, which helps to select the needles according to the punchcard pattern and create various fabrics. Studio mod. 324 is identical to Studio mod. 323 and Studio mod. 321 knitting machines. Thus, read the…

  • Singer mod. 700 knitting machine

    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…

  • Singer 555 ribbing attachment

    Singer 555 ribbing attachment

    Ribbing attachment under the Singer 555 name matches is standard-gauge knitting machine Singer 555 and very likely its clone, Silver SK103. Judging by the simplicity of the connecting arm, it is very likely that the carriages of the main needle bed and the ribbing bed are moved one after another (not simultaneously as in late…