Category: Patterning

  • Studio mod. 329 knitting machine

    Although Studio mod. 329 has a higher model number than the Studio mod. 328, it seems a bit less advanced. Or maybe the absence of a built-in knit-leader in the Studio 329 model and a slightly less modern color scheme makes this impression. Anyways, this standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles and punchcard capabilities is…

  • Studio mod. 305 Automatic knitting machine

    Studio mod. 305 Automatic knitting machine

    Studio mod. 305 Automatic knitting machine is a turn-knob model: the needle selection is governed by pushing the three knobs on the front panel. Studio mod. 305 is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. The turn-knob technology for a more automatic needle selection is somewhat similar to the Brother’s push-button machines. Although…

  • Empisal Knitmaster mod. 560L lace carriage

    Empisal Knitmaster mod. 560L lace carriage

    Empisal Knitmaster mod. 560L lace carriage fits only electronic machines manufactured by Silver Reed under Silver Reed, Silver, Empisal Knitmaster, Singer and Studio brand names with the model number (SK, mod.)560. It no longer has patterning drums, like its predecessors, LC1, LC2 and 360/260L lace carriages. But, similar to those carriages for punchcards, the Empisal…

  • Studio mod. 560L lace carriage

    Studio mod. 560L lace carriage

    Studio mod. 560L lace carriage fits only electronic machines manufactured by Silver Reed under Silver Reed, Silver, Empisal Knitmaster, Singer, and Studio brand names with the model number (SK)560. It no longer has patterning drums, like its predecessors, LC1, LC2 and 360/260L lace carriages. But, similar to those carriages for punchcards, Studio mod. 560L transfers…

  • Silver Reed LC-560 lace carriage

    Silver Reed LC-560 lace carriage

    Silver Reed LC-560 lace carriage fits only electronic machines manufactured by Silver Reed under Silver Reed, Silver, Empisal Knitmaster, Riccar, Singer and Studio brand names with the model number (SK)560. It no longer has patterning drums, like its predecessors, LC1, LC2 and 360/260L lace carriages. But, similar to those carriages for punchcards, Silver Reed LC-560…

  • Singer 560L lace carriage

    Singer 560L lace carriage

    Singer 560L lace carriage fits only electronic machines manufactured by Silver Reed under Silver Reed, Silver, Empisal Knitmaster, Singer and Studio brand names with the model number (SK)560. It no longer has patterning drums, like its predecessors, LC1, LC2 and 360/260L lace carriages. But, similar to those carriages for punchcards, Singer 560L transfers AND knits…

  • Toyota KS650 knitting machine

    Toyota KS650 knitting machine

    Toyota KS650 is the only punch-card bulky machine released by this company, and second and bulky-gauge. The first one, Toyota KS610, has only manual stitch-manipulation capabilities. Toyota KS650 has 110 needles, 9 mm apart. A matching ribber is Toyota KR650. Toyota KS650 accepts punchcards with a 12-stitch repeat pattern. Its patterning mechanism (with drums) is…

  • Silver Junior mod. 250 knitting machine.

    Silver Junior mod. 250 knitting machine.

    Silver Junior mod. 250 knitting machine is a standard-gauge machine with only manual capabilities. I am not sure how many needles it has but judging by the bed length probably 200. This machine has only manual needle manipulation capabilities. Despite its vintage look, the row counter is of a more modern design. If you cannot…

  • Silver Reed SK640 knitting machine.

    Silver Reed SK640 knitting machine.

    Silver Reed SK640 knitting machine is a standard-gauge machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. So far I’ve only seen a model with all Japanese writing. So, maybe this model was only available in Japan. It is identical to features of the Studio by White SK740 knitting machine (24-stitch punchcard reading capabilities and no intarsia)…

  • Toyota K 506 knitting machine

    … coming soon

  • Toyota K 505 knitting machine

    Toyota K 505 knitting machine

    Toyota K505 knitting machine is a turn-knob knitting machine manufactured in the mid- to late-1960s. It is a standard-gauge machine with 200 needles, 4.5 mm apart. This machine looks similar to its predecessors, Toyota K 109 and K 111. However, carriage of Toyota K 505 had five buttons (not six like K109 and K111 models).A…

  • Toyota APK knitting machine

    Toyota APK knitting machine

    Toyota APK knitting machine is the same as Toyota K108. Thus, read the corresponding post.