Category: Studio

  • Studio mod. 327 knitting machine

    Studio mod. 327 knitting machine

    Silver SK327 was released in the mid-to-late 1970s. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It is identical (with the exception of the branding and color combos) to the Silver SK327, Silver SK326 and Studio mod. 326 knitting machines: same type of vintage roll-based knit leader, built-in tool tray, stand-alone…

  • Studio mod. 280 knitting machine

    Studio mod. 280 knitting machine

    Studio mod. 280 is a standard-gauge knitting machines with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. The same machines are Silver Reed SK280, and Studio by White mod. 280. Unlike many of its Studio/Silver Reed/Singer counterparts, Studio mod. 280 does NOT have a built-in leader and has a stand-alone tool box. The machine was released relatively late…

  • Studio SK-101 knitting machine

    Studio SK-101 knitting machine

    The Studio SK101 knitting machine was made in Japan in 1962. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It is capable of only basic patterning techniques (only hand-manipulation of stitches). However, it has a needle-selector which helps to ease-up the patterning a bit. Machines with similar pattern selectors are Studio…

  • Studio SK-8 knitting machine

    Based on the pictures of Studio SK-8 I found so far, it is the same machine as Silver SK8. Thus, read the corresponding post.

  • Studio SR101 ribbing attachment.

    Studio SR101 ribber is identical to the Silver SR101 ribber. In fact, they are often interchangible mentioned. Also, often there is Studio writing on the case but Silver writing on the carriage. Thus, refer to the corresponding article on Silver SR101 ribbing attachment. Ribber for Singer 312-315 machines also look very similar.

  • 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…

  • Studio mod. 600 knitting machine

    Studio mod. 600 knitting machine features 200-needles, 4.5 mm apart, which makes this machine a standard-gauge one. It is a wonderful machine with built-in intarsia capabilities. It is also able to pattern using a punchcard reader. It is very similar to the Studio mod. 700, Singer mod. 700 and Singer MemoMatic 700 (on which I…

  • Studio SK-312 knitting machine

    Studio SK-312 knitting machine

    Studio SK312 Cardmatic knitting machine was manufactured in the very late 1960s. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It accepts punchcards for automatic patterning and needle selection. It is a clone of the Silver SK312 knitting machine; thus, read the corresponding and detailed blog post while enjoying scarce pictures…

  • Studio SK-106 knitting machine

    Studio SK-106 knitting machine

    Silver SK106 knitting machine was released to the markets in the second half of 1960s. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine, in which all 200 needles are 4.5 mm apart from each other. It a basic model (but with a needle selection mini-carriage even though it is not shown in the pictures below) is identical…

  • Studio SK-103 knitting machine

    Studio SK-103 knitting machine

    Studio SK103 knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It was manufactured in Japan by the company Silver in the early 1960s. It is a basic knitting machine: patterning and needle selection can only be done manually. However, the standard setup comes with a mini needle selection carriage. Studio…

  • Studio mod. SR-150 ribbing attachment

    Bulky (with 110 needles, 9 mm apart) Studio SR-150 ribber can be matched with the Studio mod. 150, Singer mod. 150, Empisal Knitmaster mod. 150 or Silver Reed SK150 knitting machines to convert them into double bed knitting assembly. It also also identical to the Empisal Knitmaster SR150, Silver Reed SR150 and Singer SR150 ribbers.