Silver Reed

The table below represents how the knitting machine works with the size of yarn you use or want to use.

Model____Gauge____Yarn Weight_______________Patterning_______________Best For

LK150_____6.5mm____Sport, DK, Worsted Weight___Manual_________________Beginners

SK280____4.5mm____Lace, Fingering Weight______Punchcard_______________Easy Patterning

SK840____4.5mm____Lace, Fingering Weight______Electronic________________Advanced

SK155_____6.5mm____DK, Worsted, Chunky_______Punchcard_______________Heavier Knits

SK-280 Punchcard Knitting Machine

4.5mm Punchcard Standard Gauge

The SK280 is a machine that will proudly stand by your side to help you create some of the most beautiful garments in your wardrobe. With a 24 stitch punch card pattern center you can create beautiful tuck, weaving, slip, and fair isle stitch patterns. This Standard Gauge Punch card machine is the perfect machine for fingering and sport weight yarns. Indulge your creative side, join the growing family of machine knitters.

Standard gauge, 200 needles, 4.5 mm needle spacing
24 stitch repeating pattern area
Stockinet, Fair Isle, Tuck, Slip, Punch Lace, Weaving and Motif stitch types
For fingering and sport weight yarn

SK-840 Electronic Knitting Machine

4.5mm Electronic Standard Gauge

The SK-840 sets the standard that other machines aspire to. This Standard Gauge Electronic is the perfect machine for fingering and sport weight yarns. Now you can start the garment in the morning and wear it to dinner in the evening. The electronic component of the machine works with our DesignaKnit program and Silver Link 5 memory cable to allow the user to create imaginative patterns and designs. The program downloads information straight to your carriage to assist in shaping and design. Just imagine what you can create with your Silver Reed SK-840!

Standard gauge, 200 needles, 4.5 mm needle spacing
Full bed stitch pattern area
Stockinet, Fair Isle, Tuck, Slip, Punch Lace, Weaving and Motif stitch types
For fingering and sport weight yarns

SRP60N Ribber
for Silver Reed Standard Gauge

The ribber is the first accessory to compliment the Silver Reed SK-280 punch card and SK-840 Electronic main beds. Quickly cast on, and knit ribbing in a number of combinations, not just 1x1 rib, but also 2x1, 2x2 or more. Other techniques are multi color rib, English rib and many other textured double bed stitches.

LK-150 Mid-Gauge Manual Knitting Machine

LK-150 6.5mm Mid-Gauge

The LK-150 opens the door to the world of machine knitting with simplicity, versatility, and creativity. This Mid-Gauge knitting machine is perfect for knitters who want the flexibility to work with a wide variety of popular hand knitting yarns. Its larger needle spacing accommodates everything from sport weight to bulky yarns, making it ideal for garments, accessories, home décor, and quick-to-finish projects. The LK-150's lightweight design, smooth operation, and easy-to-learn functionality make it a favorite among beginners and experienced knitters alike.

• Mid-Gauge, 150 needles, 6.5 mm needle spacing

• Lightweight and portable design

• Manual patterning with full creative control

• Ideal for sport, DK, worsted, and light bulky weight yarns

• Perfect for beginners, hobby knitters, and hand knitters transitioning to machine knitting

SK-155 Punchcard Knitting Machine

SK-155 9.0mm Bulky Gauge

The SK-155 brings Silver Reed quality to heavier yarns and bold, textured projects.

This Bulky Gauge Punchcard knitting machine is designed for knitters who love working with heavier yarns, fast-finish garments, cozy accessories, and textured stitch patterns. With its wider 9 mm needle spacing, the SK-155 handles worsted, bulky, and many chunky yarns with ease, making it a great choice for sweaters, blankets, scarves, outerwear, and home décor.

The punchcard patterning system allows you to create beautiful stitch effects including Fair Isle, tuck, slip, punch lace, weaving, and motif designs. Whether you're creating warm winter knits or statement pieces with heavier yarns, the Silver Reed SK-155 offers the strength, versatility, and creative freedom needed for larger-gauge machine knitting.