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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Silver SK-360 knitting machine

    Silver SK-360 knitting machine

    Silver SK360 knitting was present new on the Japanese markets in the 1980-1981. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. It is equipped with a punchcard reading mechanism and a knit-leader. This machine is identical to the Studio mod. 360 and Singer MemoMatic 360K, which I described in detail earlier.…

  • Silver Reed SK-360 knitting machine

    Silver Reed SK-360 knitting machine

    Silver Reed SK360 knitting machine has 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart, with built-in knit leader and punchcard reading capabilities to knit textured and patterned fabrics. Silver Reed SK360 is a model released for the Japanese markets only, judging by all-Japanese writing on the carriage. Japanese models of SK360 are often called Kantan 60. The identical…

  • Brother KH892 knitting machine

    Brother KH892 knitting machine

    Brother KH892 knitting machine is identical to its earlier sister, Brother KH890: besides both being standard-gauge knitting machines with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart, and with punchcard reading capabilities, both have built-in garter carriage rails and split MC button for fair isle and lace knitting. Thus, read the corresponding blog post. Judging by the all-Japanese…

  • Defendi KM2000 knitting machine

    Defendi KM2000 knitting machine

    The Defendi KM2000 knitting machine is identical to the Brother KH890 model, except for its gorgeous and unique color combination. Thus, read the corresponding post.

  • KnitKing KK98 knitting machine.

    KnitKing KK98 knitting machine.

    KnitKing KK98 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with punchcard reading capabilities to knit patterned panels. It also has built-in garter carriage rails. It is very similar to its Brother KH890 sister model. Thus, read the corresponding blog article.

  • RICCAR RK-708 knitting machine

    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.

  • Empisal KnitMaster 360/260K knitting machines

    This Empisal Knitmaster model is definitely a rebranded clone of Silver Reed machines judging by their patterning drums with patterning pegs. Thus, read my detailed article dedicated to Singer MemoMatic 360 and Studio mod. 360K models, on which I had a wonderful chance to work.

  • Silver SK-322 knitting machine

    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…

  • Studio mod. 328 knitting machine

    Studio mod. 328 knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. Studio mod. 328 is identical (even in its color scheme) to the Silver SK328 model; thus, read the corresponding post. Except it is obvious that Studio mod. 328 was targeted for the Western market judging by the English writing…

  • Silver SK-330 knitting machine

    Silver SK-330 knitting machine

    Silver SK-330 knitting machine very likely (due to several advanced features, discussed below) appeared on the market at the very beginning of the 1980s. Silver SK330 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart, and punchcard reading and patterning capabilities. It has a built-in knit leader and other “more modern” features, similar…