Category: Knitting Machine

  • ArtKnitter DX-1000 knitting machine

    ArtKnitter DX-1000 knitting machine

    There is not much at all information about any of the ArtKnitter models, including ArtKnitter DX-1000. Below are the pictures I was able to find so far. Knitting machine ArtKnitter DX-1000 was made in Japan. It is a standard-gauge pushbutton knitting machine, probably released to the market in the mid-1960s. Check out other pushbutton knitting…

  • ArtKnitter RK-118 knitting machine

    ArtKnitter RK-118 knitting machine

    There is not much at all information about any of the ArtKnitter models, including ArtKnitter RK-118. Below are the pictures I was able to find so far. Some information points that ArtKnitter were manufactured by an Indian company, Simac. However, on some ArtKnitter models I see “MADE IN JAPAN” markings. From the look, it seems…

  • ArtKnitter RK-10 knitting machine

    There is not much at all information about any of the ArtKnitter models, including ArtKnitter RK-10. Below are the pictures I was able to find so far. From the look, it seems to be manufactured in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Some information points that ArtKnitter were manufactured by an Indian company, Simac. However,…

  • Singer MemoMatic 329 knitting machine

    Singer MemoMatic 329 knitting machine

    Singer MemoMatic 329 (sometimes called Singer mod. 329) knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with the distance between the needles 4.5 mm. It has a punchcard reading mechanism and capable of creating 24-stitch repeat patterns. This machine was released to the markets in 1977, right before its slightly advanced sister – Singer MemoMatic 328…

  • Silver Reed SK-7 knitting machine

    What I learned so far about this machine: – manufactured and released to the market in the late 1950s – standard gauge, 200 needles – also called “Knitted Kitten” – compatible with SR-7 ribber – not as vintage as SK-6 but closer (although not identical) to SK-8 … still looking for pics and additional info.

  • Brother KH580 knitting machine

    Brother KH580 is standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm part, and an eight-pushbutton patterning center for a semi-automatic needle selection to create various textiles. It is somewhat a mystery machine: I see a manual online for it but I cannot find any other info on it. However, based on the manual, its functionality…

  • Genie CHJ-3 mini knitting machine

    Genie CHJ-3 knitting machine is a clone of Corona Junior Knitter CHJ-3 model. Thus, read the corresponding post while I am posting pictures of Genie CHJ-3.

  • 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…

  • Brother KR230 ribbing attachment

    Brother KR230 ribbing attachment

    Brother KR230 ribbing attachment has 108 needles, 9 mm apart. KR230 ribber is compatible with only one machine – Brother KH230. Bulky KH230 machine and its matching ribber appeared on the market in early 1980s. In fact, KR230 is the first bulky ribber manufactured by Brother, and it kinda shows: there are design flaws and…

  • 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…

  • Singer 555 knitting machine

    Singer 555 knitting machine

    Singer 555 knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. Singer 555 knitting machine has a matching ribber, also called the Singer 555 model name. Singer 555 is identical to its Silver SK103 sister except for the color scheme. Thus, read the corresponding ( and a very detailed) post while…