KnitMaster knitting machines

Knitting machines with the “Knitmaster” word in the brand name were manufactured by the Silver/Silver Reed company. Read the blog for specific machines to know which one is which. Often, model numbers carry over for the same manufacturers even if the name is different. Some, but not all KnitMaster knitting machine models have an “Empisal” first name :).

Typically, the rule of thumb is: if just the “KnitMaster” in the model name, then it is an Australian clone (same models but manufactured for the Australian markets). If you see “Empisal” before the “KnitMaster”, then the knitting machine was meant for UK consumers.

Knitmaster Instant

Knitmaster Vistamatic NG-H3, standard-gauge, basic/manual

KnitMaster Twinmatic

Knitmaster 3500

Knitmaster 4500

Knitmaster mod. 100, basic/manual, standard-gauge

Knitmaster 230

Knitmaster mod. 250, manual/basic with needle selector, standard

KnitMaster 310, basic/manual

Knitmaster ES-302, turn-knob, standard

Knitmaster 302 Automatic, turn-knob, standard

Knitmaster mod. 305, turn-knob, standard

Pros and Cons of Knitmaster machines with turn-knob patterning capabilities are listed here.

Knitmaster MK70, punchcards, foldable

Knitmaster 260, punchcards, standard

Knitmaster SK-313, punchcards

Empisal Knitmaster 321, punchcards, standard

Knitmaster 322, punchcards

Knitmaster 323, punchcards, standard

Knitmaster 324, punchcards, standard

Knitmaster 326, punchcards, standard, built-in knit-leader

Knitmaster 328, punchcards, standard

Knitmaster 329, punchcards, standard

Knitmaster 360K, punchcards, standard, built-in knit-leader

Knitmaster mod. 600, punchcards, standard

Knitmaster 700K, punchcards, standard, built-in knit-leader and intarsia

Knitmaster mod. 700, punchcards, standard, built-in knit-leader and intarsia

Knitmaster 500, electronic, standard

Knitmaster 580, electronic, standard

Knitmaster Zippy 90, plastic bed

Knitmaster mod. 150, manual/basic, 9 mm

Knitmaster mod. 151, manual/basic, 9 mm

Knitmaster 155, punchcards, bulky (9 mm)

Knitmaster Hobby, mid-gauge/bulky (8mm), plastic bed

Knitmaster FK370, punchcards, 3.6 mm fine gauge

Knitmaster FK270, punchcards, 3.6 mm fine gauge