Category: Studio
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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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Studio SR-155 ribbing attachment
Studio SR155 ribber is an accessory for the Studio mod. 155 as well as other knitting machines with the 155 model number: Singer mod. 155, Silver Reed SK155, Silver Reed SK155P My Studio, Empisal Knitmaster mod. 155. It is similar to the Silver Reed SR155 ribbing attachment. Thus, Studio SR155 ribber is a bulky-gauge needlebed…
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Studio mod. 155 knitting machine
Studio mod. 155 knitting machine is a bulky-gauge (its 110 needles are 9 mm apart) machine. This is the only bulky machine with punchcard capabilities released by under Studio/Silver Reed/Silver/Singer/Empisal model names. The punchcards are capable of creating 12-stitch repeat patterns. Its simpler sisters are Studio mod. 150 and 151 machines, while its more complex…
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Studio mod. 305 Automatic knitting machine
Studio mod. 305 Automatic knitting machine is a turn-knob model: the needle selection is governed by pushing the three knobs on the front panel. Studio mod. 305 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. The turn-knob technology for a more automatic needle selection is somewhat similar to the Brother’s push-button machines. Although…
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Studio mod. 560L lace carriage
Studio mod. 560L lace carriage fits only electronic machines manufactured by Silver Reed under Silver Reed, Silver, Empisal Knitmaster, Singer, and Studio brand names with the model number (SK)560. It no longer has patterning drums, like its predecessors, LC1, LC2 and 360/260L lace carriages. But, similar to those carriages for punchcards, Studio mod. 560L transfers…
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Studio mod. 360/260L lace carriage
Studio mod. 360/260L lace carriage fits most punchcard-based standard-gauge knitting machines manufactured by Silver Reed under Silver Reed, Silver, Empisal Knitmaster, Riccar, Singer and Studio brand names. One source mentions that it would work with models under numbers SK260, 280, 360, 700 and 740. If you were able to make this lace carriage work on…
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Silver Reed KR-11 Knit Radar
Knit Radar KR11 is an electronic charting device compatible with almost all Silver/Singer/Studio/Silver Reed/Empisal Knitmaster/Riccar knitting machines. It is often called interchangible Knit Contour KR-11. Another electronic knit radar is KR21 model, which seems a bit more complicated (more buttons and options) than KR11.
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Silver Reed Knit Contour KR-11
Silver Reed Knit Contour KR11 is the same device as Silver Reed Knit Radar KR11. Thus refer to the corresponding blog post.
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Knit Radar K-2
Knit radar K2 is almost identical to the Knit radar KR5 about which I already wrote a very detailed blog. Thus, refer to it while checking out pictures below of the K-2 knit radar model.
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Knit Radar KR5
Knit Radar KR-5 was released under the Empisal Knitmaster and Silver Reed to accessorized knitting machines manufactured under the Silver/Singer/Studio/Silver Reed/Empisal/Riccar brand names. KR5 model has some distinct differences from its later couterpart: KR6 (check out the corresponding post and you will see them right away). Thus, it is hard to say if KR5 is…
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Knit Radar KR6
Silver Reed or Silver Knit Radar KR6 is compatible with a huge variety of knitting machines (that already do not have a built-in knit leader) manufactured under the brand names Singer/Silver/Silver Reed/Studio/Empisal/Riccar. It attaches to the case of the knitting machines and sits on the side (like shown for another knit leader on the machine…