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Taitexma
pronounced tie-tex-ma

Taitexma knitting machines are durable, metal-bed machines manufactured in Taiwan since 1989. They are heavily inspired by classic Brother knitting machine designs. They use similar terminology, levers, and 24-stitch punchcard systems, and many vintage Brother accessories can interchange with them.

 

Main Models Available

  • TH-860 (Standard Gauge): 4.5mm gauge with 200 needles, punchcard pattern selection, and a lace carriage included (comparable to the Brother KH860)

  • TH-160 (Mid-Gauge): 6mm manual machine with 164 needles, built-in intarsia capability, and no punchcards

  • TH-260 & TH-260L (Bulky): 9mm gauge bulky machines with 114 or 150 needles and 24-stitch punchcard repeats (comparable to the Brother KH260)

 

Key Features and Compatibility

  • Metal Beds: Built with solid metal needle beds for long-term durability.

  • Punchcard System: Automatically pre-selects needles for fair isle, tuck, slip, and weave patterns.

  • Accessories: Optional add-ons include ribbing attachments (like the TR-260 or TR-850), intarsia carriages, and four-color changers.

TH-860 Punchcard Knitting Machine

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TH-860 (comparable to the Brother KH860)

Standard Gauge - 4.5mm

200 Needles

Instruction Manual

20 Pre-Punched Pattern Cards (24 stitch repeat punchcard) 

Lace Carriage included

 

Types of Patterns (instructions for setting them up are in the manual)

  • SKIP STITCH

  • MULTI COLOUR SKIP STITCH

  • TUCK STITCH

  • MULTI-COLOR TUCK STITCH

  • WEAVING PATTERN

  • FAIRSLE MOTIF PATTERN

  • LACE PATTERN AND FINE LACE PATTERN

  • LACE AND FINE LACE MIXED

  • ISOLATED LACE PATTERN

  • PLATING

  • PLATED TUCK STITCH PATTERN

TR-850 Ribber

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Expand your knitting machine's capabilities by making it easy to knit professional ribbing, cuffs, waistbands, collars, and a wide variety of textured stitch patterns

TH-860L Extended Length Punchcard
Knitting Machine

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TH-860L Extended Length (272 needles instead of 200 needles)

 

Standard Gauge - 4.5mm

272 Needles

Instruction Manual

20 Pre-Punched Pattern Cards (24 stitch repeat punchcard) 

Lace Carriage included

 

Types of Patterns (instructions for setting them up are in the manual)

  • SKIP STITCH

  • MULTI COLOUR SKIP STITCH

  • TUCK STITCH

  • MULTI-COLOR TUCK STITCH

  • WEAVING PATTERN

  • FAIRSLE MOTIF PATTERN

  • LACE PATTERN AND FINE LACE PATTERN

  • LACE AND FINE LACE MIXED

  • ISOLATED LACE PATTERN

  • PLATING

  • PLATED TUCK STITCH PATTERN

TR-850L Extended Length Ribber

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Expand your knitting machine's capabilities by making it easy to knit professional ribbing, cuffs, waistbands, collars, and a wide variety of textured stitch patterns

TH-160 Manual Knitting Machine

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TH-160

Mid-Gauge - 6mm

164 Needles

Instruction Manual

Built-in Intarsia capability

Easy operation and fast knitting speed allows the user to finish the panel quickly. Suitable for home-based basic knitter

  • Stitch types include built-in stockinet and stripes, with manual fair isle, tuck, slip, punch lace, weaving, and motif stitches

TR-160 Ribber

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Expand your knitting machine's capabilities by making it easy to knit professional ribbing, cuffs, waistbands, collars, and a wide variety of textured stitch patterns

TH-260 Punchcard Knitting Machine

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TH-260

Bulky - 9mm

114 Needles

Instruction Manual

16 Pre-Punched Pattern Cards (24 stitch pattern repeat)

Types of Patterns (instructions for setting them up are in the manual)

  • SKIP STITCH

  • MULTI COLOUR SKIP STITCH

  • TUCK STITCH

  • MULTI-COLOR TUCK STITCH

  • WEAVING PATTERN

  • FAIRSLE MOTIF PATTERN

  • LACE PATTERN AND FINE LACE PATTERN

  • LACE AND FINE LACE MIXED

  • ISOLATED LACE PATTERN

  • PLATING

  • PLATED TUCK STITCH PATTERN

TR-260 Ribber

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Expand your knitting machine's capabilities by making it easy to knit professional ribbing, cuffs, waistbands, collars, and a wide variety of textured stitch patterns

TH-260L Punchcard Knitting Machine

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TH-260L Extended Length (150 needles instead of 114 needles)

Bulky - 9mm

150 Needles

Instruction Manual

16 Pre-Punched Pattern Cards (24 stitch pattern repeat)

Types of Patterns (instructions for setting them up are in the manual)

  • SKIP STITCH

  • MULTI COLOUR SKIP STITCH

  • TUCK STITCH

  • MULTI-COLOR TUCK STITCH

  • WEAVING PATTERN

  • FAIRSLE MOTIF PATTERN

  • LACE PATTERN AND FINE LACE PATTERN

  • LACE AND FINE LACE MIXED

  • ISOLATED LACE PATTERN

  • PLATING

  • PLATED TUCK STITCH PATTERN

TR-260L Ribber

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Expand your knitting machine's capabilities by making it easy to knit professional ribbing, cuffs, waistbands, collars, and a wide variety of textured stitch patterns

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