Category: built-in knit-leader
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Silver Reed SK-700N knitting machine
This nice-looking machine is a 200-needle standard-gauge knitting machine and was manufactured in the mid-1980s. It accepts/reads punchcards to create patterns in the knitted fabric. The machine’s carriage has built-in intarsia options. It also has a built-in knit leader. This machine is identical (except for the color) to the Silver Reed SK-700 and very similar…
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Silver Reed SK-700 knitting machine
This gorgeous red knitting machine is a 200-needle standard-gauge knitting machine, manufactured in the mid-1980s. It accepts/reads punchcards to create patterns in the knitted fabric. The machine’s carriage has built-in intarsia options. It also has a built-in knit leader. Sometimes it is called Kantan SK700. This machine is identical (with the exception of the color…
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Defendi KM3000 Modamatic knitting machine
This beautiful (no, scratch that) – gorgeous machine – was manufactured by the Brother Corporation but for the Italian markets. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart, with a built-in knit leader and punch-card reading capabilities. It is identical to the Brother KH891 knitting machine models (except for the color):…
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KnitKing KK93 knitting machine
KnitKing KK93 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with built-in knit-leader and punchcard reading capabilities to knit patterned panels. It also has built-in garter carriage rails. It is very similar to the KnitKing KK91 and Brother KH891 models. Thus, read the corresponding blog articles. One obvious difference though is a split center button on the carriage…
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KnitKing KH891 knitting machine
The KnitKing KH891 knitting machine is identical to the Brother KH891 (or Brother KH891e – anniversary edition) model (sometimes called Brother Adare KH891: same machine just branded under a different name for the USA markets). Thus, read the corresponding blog post.
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RICCAR RK-708 knitting machine
Besides the color, the RICCAR RK-708 is identical to the Silver SK328 model. Thus, read the corresponding post while enjoying the pictures of the RK708 below.
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RICCAR RK-706K knitting machine
RICCAR RK-706K knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It can knit patterns read from the punchcards. This machine is identical to the Silver SK326 and Studio mod. 326 (vintage built-in knit leader but two levers on the pattern center, sinker plate can accept two yarns simultaneously, cams for…
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Silver SK-322 knitting machine
Silver SK322 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It appeared on the markets in 1973. This machine is the first one manufactured by the Silver/Silver Reed company with the built-in knit leader. Similar vintage knit leaders were also built into the Silver SK325, Silver SK326, and Silver SK327 models. Later…
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Studio mod. 322 knitting machine
Studio mod. 322 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles (4.5 mm apart) and punchcard reading capabilities. It also has a built-in first-generation knit leader and a tool tray. It was released for the Canadian markets. It is identical (with the exception of the color combination) to Silver SK322 (made for the Japanese market);…
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Singer MemoMatic 322 knitting machine
Singer MemoMatic 322 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles (4.5 mm apart) and punchcard reading capabilities. It also has a built-in first-generation knit leader and a tool tray. It was made by the Silver/Silver Reed company and targeted to the US markets. It is identical (with the exception of the color combination) to…