Category: Pushbutton
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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…
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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…
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Empisal Vistamatic KH531
The full name according to this machine is ‘Empisal Vistamatic Push BUtton Automatic Knitter KH531″. It is identical to the vintage 4-pushbutton knitting machine Brother KH531. Thus, read the corresponding post.
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Brother KH111 fine-gauge knitting machine
The Brother KH111 fine-gauge knitting machine is identical to the Brother KH120 machine (also fine-gauge). Thus, read the corresponding article.
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Brother KH511 knitting machine
Brother KH511 is very likely the first pushbutton knitting machine to appear on the market. Its only 4-pushbuttons allow for a more automatic needle selection, activated by the pressing the buttons and rotating the ratchet tool. Its vintage look is similar to the earlier manual-only models: with metal unfolding flaps like KH311. The carriage also…
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Brother KH811 knitting machine
Brother KH811 is a very unique knitting machine as it (to the best of my knowledge) is the only machine made by Brother (and maybe even the only one in the whole knitting-machine world) that combines punchcard and pushbutton needle selection and pattering mechanisms. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles. It was…
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Brother KH705 knitting machine.
Brother KH705 knitting machine is a standard-gauge knitting machine with patterning capabilities performed by 8-pushbutton mechanisms and a control center. It is identical to the Brother KH710 knitting machine.
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Brother KH120 knitting mahcine
Brother KH120 knitting machine is a fine-gauge machine (the distance between needles is 3.6 mm) capable of somewhat automatic needle selection activated by a ratchet tool and eight push buttons. It was very likely released to the market in the very early or mid-1970s because this is when similar standard-gauge 8-pushbutton knitting machines with the…
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Jones KH585 knitting machine
Jones KH585 knitting machine is a replica of Brother KH585 8-pushbutton knitting machine just under a different brand name. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles spaced apart 4.5 mm. Read more in the corresponding Brother KH585 post.
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Jones KH588 knitting machine
Jones KH588 knitting machine is an 8-pushbutton standard-gauge knitting machine identical to the Brother KH588 model.
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Jones KH551 knitting machine
Jones KH551 is a replica of Brother KH551 knitting machines. Read about it in its own dedicated blog post.
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Lemair Helvetia Rib Knitting Machine R-700
This is a double-bed knitting machine manufactured by Lemair Helvetia. It has a somewhat unique design with 8-pushbuttons. I am currently working with the owner of this machine to get more information and pictures. Stay tuned!