© MightyKnittyMachines - Knitting Machine Encyclopedia

Category: built-in tool box

  • 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…

  • Brother KH965i knitting machine

    Brother KH965i knitting machine

    Almost all Brother electronic knitting machines are highly desirable by hobbyists and small production crafters. Brother KH965i is at the top of this list. It features, typical for standard-gauge Brother machines, 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. Brother knitting machine KH965i is a slightly updated version of the Brother KH965 machine. Read about their differences in…

  • Brother KH965 knitting machine

    Brother KH965 knitting machine

    Brother Electroknit KH965 knitting machine is a knitting machine capable of needle selection and patterning with an electronically controlled drive. (You still need to move the handle of the knitting carriage by yourself unless you have a motor.) This wonderful machine was released to the market in 1992 by Brother. It has 200 needles like…