Last Updated on September 1, 2026 by KM-nerd

Silver SK301 knitting machine was released onto the market in 1964. It is a standard-gauge knitting machine with 200 needles and a turn-knob-controlled needle selection mechanism to knit patterns.

Silver SK301 was the first knitting machine with this novel turn-knob technology for automatic needle selection. It is somewhat similar to the Brother’s push-button machines, although it seems that the turn-knob machines offer a bit more diversity in needle selection while Brother’s push-button machines offer a bit more straightforward (and more visual, in my opinion) approach in needle selection.

A counterpart of Silver SK301 for Western markets is Studio SK301, which, besides the words in English, is identical to Silver SK301 (color scheme and other carriage and pattern center features).

I wrote a very detailed post on the Studio SK301 comparing its differences to its younger turn-knob sisters. Thus, read the corresponding post to learn about these features as well as the pros and cons of the Silver SK301.

Silver SK301 is NOT compatible with the YC1/AC1 color changer.