I thought the holes were due to me doing something wrong when putting needles back to being knit, but actually it turned out that with my tension, as I was pulling the needle all the way out to non-active position, I was undoing the last stitch on it.

I used the pattern generator from abstractknittingfactory.com but probably didn’t get the armscye, the sleevecap and the shoulders right, since the fit is off.
But that’s fine- it was a good project to get to know my KH900 😬
I‘ll wait some time until I want to work with that yarn again (LangYarns Ecopuno, col. 47)

I'm a hand knitter who just got an LK150. I want to try making a lap blanket with this stitch but the downloads don't have a legend. How should I read this stitch pattern to know what to do?

Tuck Baby

Here's a screenshot of 2 of the charts.

I have this old machine Singer Magic Memory that comes with 12 stitch punchcards. I tried buying blank punchcards but the 24st ones don't fit the machine (I aligned them with mine and the holes are offset) and I can't find any that would.

So I scanned the punchcard, traced the lines, made sure my layout/sizing is true to life and printed my own template.

It works like a charm BUT it's been through the machine like 5 times and the paper is already getting very worn out near the holes that are the guides for the rotating gears (that feed the pattern in).

I was wondering if anyone had the same issue and can recommend a type of paper that can be printed on with a normal printer (inkjet), will go through the machine, and is tear resistant?

Hii, I bought a used ks787 toyota and I'm having some problems with the needles selection plates.

I think all of the plates work fine and move how they are supposed to, but they do not interact with the bottom of the needles because they are too low.

I already took apart the machine a few times and I can't figure out what could be the problem.

Someone who has more knowledge than me can help me?

Thank youuu

Is there any difference in the two? I saw an new/old White machine on eBay and it's more than a Silver Reed LK150 new from a dealer. Was it made differently, better somehow?

I've been using the Brother beginner collection and some other Brother magazines for basic patterns for cardigans and pullovers, but most of their items are in the 28-30 sts gauge and I'm not that good at resizing for finer yarn, especially a set-in sleeve! I don't have any design software either. Does anyone know of pattern books for fine yarns? Doesn't have to be Brother books. Thank you!

After years of being in storage, I finally have enough space to set up my two Brother KE100 Motor Drives. Yay!
Of course things don't go smoothly. There are a few bits missing. I'm hoping this community might have a source I haven't tapped for replacements.
I'm missing the black "arms" that help support the knitting machine. The part number is 487468001, "Carrying case holding bar." If you have a stray one of these I'd love to purchase it from you. I can get duplicates machined locally. Alternately if you have a small dealer that I could contact.
I've exhausted eBay and Etsy. Needle-tek is looking.

Thanks!

You would need to organize shipping and pickup. The machine hasn't been used all that much recently, but I've kept it oiled. It's a great machine - really solid piece of equipment.

I'm a knitter and artist, and have recently started combining the two. I've never used a knitting machine but I'm interested in getting one to expedite the tapestries I'm knitting, which are just DK weight white yarn in garter stitch, pretty basic. Here's what I'm looking for:

• beginner friendly
• able to knit with large gauges, ex. size 13-15 knitting needles
• able to cast on 150-ish stitches, but not a big deal if I have to stitch pieces together
• punch card slot would be nice, but not necessary

Here's an example of gauge on one I hand knit. I paint on top, so colorwork abilities not necessary for now!

Hi Everyone!

I have another question for my Knitmaster 700 and SRP60.

This is my first time using a ribber - I have read the manual for the srp60 and the 700 and believe I am following all the correct steps.

When I try to knit my first row of 1x1 rib my ribber needles are catching on the plate.

Both bed needles are in D and I have also attached what settings both carriages are on.

I’ve tried fiddling but cannot seem to get it to stop catching!! I appreciate any help

Thank you

I got a single bed 1960s Singer Magic Memory machine and it's an absolute delight to work with but I am not a fan of manual ribbing. To be fair I did pick a project with a lot of ribbing so it's kinda my fault, but I am so over this now. I would love to get a ribbing attachment but I am not understanding how to find a compatible one. Are they standard in any way or do I need to find one exactly matching my model (I think that would be impossible :( ) If another ribber could be a fit, how do I tell it will work with this machine?

Check it out here: https://www.machineknittingwiki.com/

Am thinking about a knitting machine and found this Passap pinky for sale near me for $200. As a newbie is this a good deal? I really want one the can take yarn weight up to a 4 and that can do purl stitches also.

Hiya!

I recently got a knitmaster 700 and when placing the needles in D position they pop out!! I’m not sure if it’s user error or wrong needles? I have already ordered new ones as some were bent - appreciate any help!

Thank you

Edit: just changed sponge bar also
Edit: SOLVED

Hello! I’m a long time hand-knitter, and I’ve been considering getting a knitting machine to knit the bodies of sweaters and cardigans to speed up the process a little bit. I typically use DK and worsted yarns, sometimes Aran and sport, so I was looking at a Silver Reed LK150 machine. I was wondering if there’s anyone in here that mixes hand and machine knitting that might have some insight, tips, or recommendations!

I just got my first knitting machine (Silver Reed sk280) and I am trying to set up to cast-on, however the carriage keeps getting stuck on the first needle i try to pass. The carriage is in the right settings to cast-on.

Is the Singer LC 360/260 lace carriage the same thing as an LC2?

I recently bought an old Studio 280, which as I understand it is the same as a Singer or Silver Reed SK280. Someone on my local Facebook Marketplace has a lace carriage that says it's LC 360/260.

Some websites make it sound like the LC 360/260 is just an older LC2 and they should be exactly the same. Others list only the LC2 as compatible with the 280.

Has anyone used an LC 360/260 on a 280 machine?

Hi everyone,

This KnitKing object spawned in the studio I work in, but I have no idea what it is. Does anyone know? It has no model or serial number on it.

Also, I have heard KnitKing is compatible with Brother machines. Is this true?

Thank you!

My bulky 8 machine works great going right to left but jams immediately the other way. Anyone have a solution? I don't see any bent needles and the carriage looks fine to me?

Kind of resolution: my sponge bar was way too tight bc it got bunched up under a group of needles (where I thought it was getting jammed). I removed it and fixed the lump on the bar and things are not perfect but much better. Thanks for all the suggestions!!

I volunteer at this shop that has knitting machines, my nan had one but sadly couldn’t use it. Are any of these good for beginners I will also look inside to make sure everything is in there

Now sold, thank you
I’m looking for $500 for everything.

The caveat is that they’re all pickup only from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Singer Mod 700
Singer Mod 155 &R155
Beautiful Jones km (blue case) with a partnered Brother ribber
Brother Knitleader
AG30
Ribber weights, cast on combs, needles
Close knit bar, extension rails, lots of needles, most tools are present.

If anyone is interested, I can post a more detailed list with photos

Just received my machine (a Brother KH-881) and the timing belt is completely frozen. I've been able to take off the top and get a look inside and vacuum up what was in there. There was some old grease which I sprayed down with LPS 1 after lots of research, but things still aren't moving. Should I give it another wash down or try something else? Thank you!

I have a brother electroknit 940
so sad about this

Hi, I’m experimenting with using the lk150 and I’ve noticed these inconsistancies when knitting regular stockinette. I don’t think they’re dropped stitches because I’ve been checking every row but it might be from me putting a stitch back on when it drops ? I don’t know, please help with fixing this problem if you can :)