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 (with a built-in knit leader).
Other similar machines are Studio mod. 321, Silver SK-321, Singer MemoMatic 321, Studio mod. 323, Empisal Knitmaster model 323, Singer mod. 323, Empisal Knitmaster mod. 324, Studio mod. 324 as well as later and more modern looking models Studio mod. 600, Silver Reed SK280, Studio by White mod. 280, Silver Reed SK282 .Thus, read the corresponding posts as well.
Singer MemoMatic 329 is compatible with the following add-on attachments:
– ribbers SRP20, SRP50 and SRP60N
– color changers YC5 and YC6
– AG20 intarsia carriage
– KR9, KR7 and KR10 knit radars
– AW1 weaving arm
– RT1 transfer carriage
– SC1 linking carriage
This machine is similar to other punchcard machines released by Singer (with the similar models under the Silver Reed, Studio and Empisal names):
Thus, read the correponding articles for more info on pros and cons.
Brother also has similar punch-card capable knitting machines without knit leaders: KH820, KH821, KH830, KH831, KH835, KH836, KH838, KH840, KH851, KH860, KH862, KH864, KH868, KH880, KH890, KH892 and KH894.
Read how Silger/Silver Reed/Studio/Empisal knitting machines with punchcard capabilities compare to those manufactured by Brother.