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Brother Standard Gauge Knitting Machine
Brother KH-341
Knitting Machine
with carrying bag
portable, 4.5mm standard-gauge folding knitting machine with 200 needles and a built-in Knitleader pattern device.
Key Specifications
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Brand/Model: Brother KH-341
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Type: Standard gauge, folding, portable manual knitting machine
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Needle Count: 200 needles (4.5mm pitch)
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Special Feature: Built-in Knitleader for pattern scaling and tracking without needing separate accessories
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Brother KH-400 Knitting Machine
versatile, plastic-bed convertible knitting machine that easily shifts between standard and bulky gauges.
Key Features
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Dual Gauge: It changes from a 4.5 mm standard gauge (210 needles) to a 9 mm bulky gauge (110 needles).
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Build: It features a lightweight plastic flat-bed design.
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Compatibility: It shares a similar tool set and setup with other Brother convertible models like the KH360 and KX395
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Brother KH-836E Knitting Machine
(often called the Brother Ameno KH-836E) is a standard-gauge, 24-stitch punchcard knitting machine.
Key Specifications
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Gauge: Standard 4.5 mm pitch (distance between needles).
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Needle Count: 200 needles.
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Pattern Mechanism: 24-stitch punch card system.
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Supported Stitches: Fair Isle, tuck stitch, slip stitch, weaving, single motif, and lace (using a lace carriage).
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Yarn Weights: Lace weight up to 4-ply / DK weight yarn
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Brother KH-840 Knitting Machine
standard-gauge punchcard flatbed knitting machine introduced around 1978. It features 200 needles spaced 4.5 mm apart and uses 24-stitch repeat punchcards to create automated fair isle, tuck, slip, weave, and lace patterns.
Specifications and Features
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Gauge: Standard gauge (4.5 mm needle pitch)
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Needle Count: 200 needles
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Pattern Mechanism: 24-stitch punchcard reader
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Compatible Techniques: Fair Isle, tuck stitch, slip stitch, weaving, and punch-lace
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Brother KH-860 Knitting Machine
4.5mm standard-gauge punchcard knitting machine featuring 200 needles. It handles fingering, 3-ply, and 4-ply yarns and automatically creates patterns like fair isle, tuck, slip, weaving, and lace using 24-stitch repeat punchcards. It also comes equipped with a dedicated lace carriage.
Key Specifications & Features
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Gauge: Standard 4.5 mm (5.6 gauge)
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Needle Count: 200 needles
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Pattern Mechanism: 24-stitch punch card reader
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Included Carriages: Main knitting carriage and a dedicated lace carriage
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Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Brother ribbing attachments (such as the KR830, KR838, and KR850) and color changers.
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Brother KH-890 Knitting Machine
standard 4.5mm gauge, single-bed metal punchcard knitting machine made in Japan.
Key Specifications
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Gauge: Standard 4.5mm (best for fingering to sport-weight yarns).
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Patterning: 24-stitch punchcard mechanism.
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Stitch Types: Fair Isle (multicolor), tuck stitch, slip stitch, weaving, and punch lace.
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Compatibility: Can be paired with a matching ribber attachment (like the KR-830 or KR-850) for double-bed knitting and true ribs.
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Brother KH-891 Knitting Machine
standard gauge punchcard knitting machine made in Japan.
Specifications and Features
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Gauge: 4.5mm standard gauge, great for fingering to DK weight yarns.
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Needle Count: 200 metal bed needles.
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Patterning: 24-stitch punchcard mechanism.
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Built-in Knitleader: Features a half-scale sheet-based pattern scaling device.
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Compatible Accessories: Can handle standard Brother accessories and works with the Garter Carriage and Ribber attachments (like the KR-850).
$695.00
Brother KH-892e Knitting Machine
standard-gauge punch-card knitting machine made in Japan by the Brother International Corporation.
Key Specifications and Features
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Gauge: Standard gauge with a 4.5mm needle pitch.
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Needles: 200 metal bed needles.
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Design Mechanism: Punch-card system (uses 24-stitch wide punch cards) to program complex patterns.
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Built-in Capabilities: Includes settings for fair isle, tuck, slip-stitch, thread lace, and a built-in intarsia feature.
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Carriage: The main carriage handles multiple stitch types and pattern setups using selector dials and buttons.
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Brother KH-910 Knitting Machine
standard-gauge electronic knitting machine that uses programmable Mylar sheets instead of traditional punch cards for complex stitch patterns.
Key Features
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Standard Gauge: Uses small needles designed for fingering, sock, or other thin yarns.
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Mylar Sheet System: Allows you to design and input patterns up to 60 stitches wide, offering functions like double-width, mirror imaging, and inverse patterning via the control panel.
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Stitch Capabilities: Supports Fair Isle, tuck, slip, weaving, plating, and lace stitches.
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Compatibility: Can be paired with a matching ribber attachment (like the KR-830 or KR-850) for double-bed knitting and true ribs.
$450.00
Brother KH-910/950 Knitting Machine
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4.5mm standard gauge electronic knitting machine featuring built-in memory and hundreds of pre-programmed stitch patterns.
Key Specifications & Features
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Gauge: Standard 4.5mm (ideal for fingering to sport-weight yarns).
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Needle Count: 200 needles on the main bed.
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Pattern Memory: Pre-programmed with 555 built-in stitch patterns from the "Stitch World" books
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Stitch Capabilities: Fair Isle (Jacquard), Tuck stitch, Skip/Slip stitch, Weaving, Plating, and Thread Lace.
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Mylar Sheet Reader: Includes a blank/reusable mylar sheet system allowing you to draw and scan custom stitch designs directly into the machine's memory.
$550.00
Brother KH-930 Knitting Machine
an advanced, computer-controlled standard gauge (4.5 mm) electronic knitting machine featuring 200 needles and 555 built-in stitch patterns.
Key Specifications and Features
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Gauge: Standard gauge (4.5 mm distance between needles), best suited for 4-ply or fine-weight cone yarns.
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Pattern Memory: Comes with 555 pre-programmed stitch patterns and allows original pattern input via the control panel.
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Capabilities: Handles fair isle, tuck, slip, lace (with a lace carriage), and single motif knitting.
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Software Compatibility: Can interface with programs like Img2track or Design-a-Knit using proper adapters.
$695.00
Brother KH-940 Knitting Machine
an advanced standard-gauge electronic knitting machine with 200 needles and 555 built-in stitch patterns stored in its computer memory.
Key Features and Specifications
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Gauge: Standard 4.5mm pitch, ideal for fingering to sport-weight yarns.
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Needles: 200 metal bed needles.
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Memory: 555 pre-programmed patterns plus capacity for original user-inputted designs.
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Capabilities: Built-in intarsia, thread lace, and wide pattern-repeat variations (double length/width, mirror image).
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Connectivity: Features a port for accessories and can interface with modern software like AYAB or DesignaKnit.
$1,095.00
Brother KH-950e Knitting Machine
electronic standard-gauge knitting machine featuring a 4.5mm needle pitch and hundreds of built-in stitch patterns.
Overview and Key Features
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Standard Gauge: Features a 4.5mm needle pitch, ideal for fingering to DK weight yarns.
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Built-in Patterns: Comes with hundreds of pre-programmed stitch patterns stored in its memory.
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Electronic Design: Allows pattern manipulation like doubling, mirroring, or isolating motifs directly from the control panel.
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Ports/Compatibility: Includes programming/accessory ports (similar to the KH-950i) and works with compatible accessories like the Brother KG Garter Carriage and ribbing attachments.
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Brother KH-950i Knitting Machine
a classic 4.5mm standard-gauge electronic knitting machine featuring 200 needles and 555 built-in stitch patterns.
Key Features
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Built-in Memory: Stores up to 555 pre-programmed patterns plus space for custom designs.
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Mylar Sheet Reader: Allows you to draw and scan your own custom stitch designs.
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Computer/PPD Interface: The "i" designation means it includes a built-in computer port to connect with external design tools like a PPD (Pattern Processor Data) or cables for software like DesignaKnit (DAK).
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Supported Techniques: Handles Fair Isle (Jacquard), Tuck, Skip, Weaving, Plating, Hold, and built-in Intarsia.
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Compatibility: Can be paired with a double-bed ribber attachment such as the Brother KR-850
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Brother KH-965 Knitting Machine
an advanced, computer-controlled electronic standard-gauge knitting machine featuring a 4.5 mm needle pitch and built-in memory for hundreds of patterns.
Key Features
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Pattern Capacity: Built-in memory stores up to 615 patterns (including the Stitchworld II collection), holding up to 254,000 stitches or 98 full patterns.
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Design Manipulations: Offers nine pattern variations, including double/half sizing, mirroring, rotations, and combining up to seven motifs across a single row.
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Stitch Capabilities: Handles fair isle, tuck, slip, weaving, lace, and fine plating without punchcards.
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KH965 vs. KH965i: The upgraded "i" version adds built-in computer/cable connection capabilities to interface directly with design software like DesignaKnit.
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Brother KH-965i Knitting Machine
4.5mm standard gauge electronic knitting machine featuring large built-in stitch memory and computer-connection capabilities.
Key Features
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Built-in Patterns: Hundreds of pre-programmed stitch designs, including Fair Isle, tuck, slip, and weaving.
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Computer Connectivity: Unlike non-"i" models, the 965i is designed to interface with pattern-design software for custom digital motifs.
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Advanced Modes: Includes special controls like selector two for motif and panel work, plus dual input modes for complex multi-color double jacquard.
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Compatibility: Works seamlessly with accessories like the KR850 ribber, lace carriage, and garter carriage.
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Brother KH-970 Knitting Machine
the final and most advanced electronic standard-gauge knitting machine produced by Brother. It features 200 needles on a 4.5mm pitch, 665 built-in stitch patterns, and the CB-1 computerized control console with a built-in electronic garment shaping (knitleader) function.
Key Specifications & Features
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Type: Standard-gauge electronic knitting machine (4.5 mm needle pitch, 200 needles).
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Control Unit: CB-1 LCD screen console that handles pattern sizing, editing, mirroring, rotation, and integrated garment contour plotting.
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Pattern Memory: 665 pre-programmed stitch designs plus storage for custom user-created layouts.
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Color Capability: Automatically programs up to 6 colors per row; excels at multi-color double-bed jacquard.
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Connectivity: Equipped with a port compatible with design tools like DesignaKnit (DAK) or img2track.
$1,495.00
$1,495.00
Brother Standard Ribber
KR-850
4.5mm standard gauge ribbing attachment used to add ribbing and pearl stitches to Brother main bed knitting machines.
Overview and Compatibility
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It fits standard gauge 4.5mm punch card and electronic beds like the Brother KH860, KH868, KH900, and KH970.
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It allows for double-bed textures, slip stitches, tuck stitches, and circular
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Function: A ribber attaches below the main needle bed to allow the machine to knit stretchy rib stitches, circular knitting, and complex multi-needle patterns automatically alongside the main carriage.
$399.00
KR-900
standard 4.5mm gauge ribbing attachment for machine knitting, released as a North American model that is functionally identical to the popular Brother KR850 ribber.
Key Details
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Gauge: 4.5mm (standard gauge), which fits standard 4.5mm main bed knitting machines.
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Compatibility: It connects to standard gauge Brother main beds and is identical in operation and parts (such as connecting arms and setting plates) to the KR850.
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Function: A ribber attaches below the main needle bed to allow the machine to knit stretchy rib stitches, circular knitting, and complex multi-needle patterns automatically alongside the main carriage.
$399.00
Studio / Silver Reed Standard Gauge Knitting Machine
Studio (also branded as Silver Reed, Singer, Knitmaster, or Empisal)
Silver Reed SK-280 Knitting Machine
standard gauge, punch-card knitting machine designed for fine to light-weight yarns.
Key Features
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Gauge: Standard 4.5 mm needle pitch (200 needles).
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System: 24-stitch wide punch-card system.
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Best Yarns: Fingering weight, 3-ply, and light double knit yarns.
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Included Accessories: Comes with 20 pre-punched design cards, transfer tools, claw weights, and a hard storage cover.
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Studio SK-321 Knitting Machine
vintage, standard-gauge punchcard knitting machine made in Japan.
Key Specifications
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Gauge: Standard 4.5 mm spacing.
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Needle Count: 200 needles on a metal bed.
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Yarn Weight: Best suited for fingering, lace, 4-ply, and light DK yarns.
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Patterning: Punchcard system for automated stitch patterns.
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Carriage Features: Includes Russell levers on both sides for holding stitches (similar to a holding cam on Brother machines).
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Silver Reed SK-700 Knitting Machine
4.5mm standard gauge, 24-stitch punchcard flatbed knitting machine that also features a built-in Knit Contour device.
Machine Specifications
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Gauge: 4.5mm standard gauge (ideal for fingering to light 3-ply/sport yarns).
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Needle Count: 200 needles wide.
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Pattern Mechanism: 24-stitch punchcard system with a built-in pattern mechanism.
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Design Aid: Built-in Knit Contour device for shaping garments using custom pattern sheets.
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Alternative Names: Also sold under the Singer, Studio, and Knitmaster brand names (such as the Singer Memo-Matic 700 or Kantan 70).
Compatible Accessories
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Ribber: Compatible with standard ribber models like the SRP60 and SRP60N.
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Lace Carriage: Works with the LC2 Lace Carriage for single-action transfer lace.
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Color Changer & Other Tools: Can be paired with automatic color changers (like the YC5) and intarsia carriages.
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Studio / Silver Reed Standard Gauge Ribber
Silver Reed SRP60N
a standard 4.5mm gauge ribbing attachment
Overview and Purpose
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Double Bed Conversion: Adds a front needle bed to change your single-bed knitting machine into a 400-needle double-bed system.
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Professional Finishes: Creates proper cast-on edges and true rib stitches used in high-end knitwear.
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Included Parts: Comes with a 200-needle bed, a ribber carriage, clamps, weights, a cast-on comb, and auxiliary plates.
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Brother Mid-Gauge Knitting Machine
Brother KX-350
vintage, mid-gauge plastic flatbed knitting machine featuring 130 needles spaced 7 mm apart.
Key Specifications & Features
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Gauge: Mid-gauge (7 mm needle distance), ideal for fingering weight, light worsted, and standard hand-knitting yarns.
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Capacity: 130 needles total, wide enough for panels, garments, and medium-sized projects like baby blankets.
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Operation: Manual pattern manipulation (no punchcards or electronics), making it straightforward and beginner-friendly.
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Portability: Lightweight plastic build with fold-out clamps attached directly to the bed.
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Brother KX-355 Knitting Machine
versatile, plastic-bed convertible knitting machine that easily shifts between standard and bulky gauges.
Key Features
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Dual Gauge: It changes from a 4.5 mm standard gauge (210 needles) to a 9 mm bulky gauge (110 needles).
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Build: It features a lightweight plastic flat-bed design.
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Compatibility: It shares a similar tool set and setup with other Brother convertible models like the KH360 and KX395
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Brother Bulky Knitting Machine
Brother KH-230 Knitting Machine
9mm bulky gauge manual knitting machine released in 1981 that handles thick hand-knitting yarns with ease.
Key Specifications
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Needle Gauge: 9mm pitch bulky gauge.
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Needle Count: 110 total needles (55 on the left and 55 on the right).
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Release Year: 1981.
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Compatible Ribber: Brother KR-230.
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Brother KH-260 Knitting Machine
9mm gauge punch-card bulky knitting machine featuring 114 needles designed to work with heavier yarns like worsted, aran, and chunky weights.
Key Specifications
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Gauge: 9mm bulky/chunky gauge
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Needle Count: 114 needles
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Pattern Mechanism: 24-stitch punch-card system
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Supported Stitches: Stockinette, tuck, slip, fair isle, and punch lace
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Brother KH-270 Knitting Machine
electronic, bulky-gauge knitting machine designed to handle thick yarns with built-in digital pattern memory.
Key Specifications
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Gauge: Bulky chunky gauge with a 9mm needle pitch.
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Needles: 114 working needles across the bed.
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Pattern Width: Program designs up to 114 stitches wide.
Main Features
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Memory: Stores hundreds of stitch patterns directly in the machine console.
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Stitch Types: Built-in capabilities for Fair Isle, tuck stitch, slip stitch, thread lace, and weaving.
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Pattern Controls: Includes buttons to mirror images, double pattern size, and invert colors using a positive/negative function.
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Double Bed Options: Can connect with a compatible ribber attachment for jacquard and fisherman's rib.
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Brother Bulky Ribber
Brother KR-230 Ribber
9mm bulky-gauge ribbing attachment designed to pair with the Brother KH230 single-bed knitting machine.
Key Features & Specifications
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Gauge: 9mm bulky gauge, ideal for heavier/thick yarns.
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Compatibility: Designed specifically to attach to the Brother KH230 bulky knitting machine.
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Capabilities: Allows the main bed to perform circular knitting, 1x1 or multi-ribbing, tuck stitch, slip stitch, and more when combined with the main carriage.
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Design Differences: Unlike standard-gauge ribbers or later bulky models like the KR260, the KR230 features unique presser feet fitting into side holes, a specific release button mechanism for the carriage, and a cog system on the sinker plate.
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Brother KR-260 Ribber
a highly sought-after bulky/chunky gauge ribber attachment designed for heavy yarn machine knitting. It features a 9mm needle pitch with 114 needles and connects directly to a primary machine bed to produce double-bed fabrics.
Key Specifications & Compatibility
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Gauge Type: Bulky / Chunky gauge
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Needle Pitch: 9 mm spacing for handling medium, worsted, aran, and chunky weight yarns
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Needle Count: 114 needles
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Compatible Main Beds: Designed specifically to attach to the Brother KH260 (punch card) and Brother KH270 (electronic) bulky knitting machines.
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Brother Garter Carriages
Brother KG-88 Garter Carriage
electric garter carriage designed to automatically knit both knit and purl stitches in the same row on compatible Brother punchcard and electronic home knitting machines.
Key Features & Functions
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Automatic Garter Stitch: Removes the need to manually hand-manipulate stitches to create purl ridges on a standard stockinette bed.
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Compatibility: Works specifically with punchcard and electronic Brother knitting bed models that match its wider rail channel configuration.
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Operation: Uses an internal motor and specialized 'G' needles with spring-loaded latches to alternate stitch types dynamically as it travels across the needle bed.
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Safety Sensor: Includes a power unit and sensor mechanism that detects yarn knots or run-outs, automatically cutting power to prevent jams
$395.00
Brother KG-88II Garter Carriage
an automatic garter carriage designed for specific Brother standard-gauge (4.5mm pitch) punchcard and electronic knitting machines.
Key Features & Functions
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Garter Stitch Knitting: It automatically knits both knit and purl stitches on a standard single-bed knitting machine, eliminating the need to hand-purl or use a ribber for garter stitch.
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Pattern Integration: On punchcard machines, it uses specialized pattern cards to switch selected needles between knit and purl. On electronic machines, it syncs with the machine's built-in patterns or mylar sheets.
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Compatibility: It works with standard Brother machine models like the KH-860, KH-910, and other compatible standard-pitch beds, though it is not compatible with every model (such as the KH830 or KH840).
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Brother KG-88IIE Garter Carriage
an automatic garter carriage designed for specific Brother standard-gauge (4.5mm pitch) punchcard and electronic knitting machines. The E means it part of the Eleganza line and its colorway
Key Features & Functions
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Garter Stitch Knitting: It automatically knits both knit and purl stitches on a standard single-bed knitting machine, eliminating the need to hand-purl or use a ribber for garter stitch.
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Pattern Integration: On punchcard machines, it uses specialized pattern cards to switch selected needles between knit and purl. On electronic machines, it syncs with the machine's built-in patterns or mylar sheets.
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Compatibility: It works with standard Brother machine models like the KH-860, KH-910, and other compatible standard-pitch beds, though it is not compatible with every model (such as the KH830 or KH840).
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Brother KG-89 Garter Carriage
an automatic garter carriage accessory designed for specific Brother punchcard and electronic knitting machines to knit both knit and purl stitches on its own.
Key Features and Compatibility
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Function: It moves back and forth across the needle bed independently, creating true garter stitch and rib-like patterns without hand-manipulating stitches.
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Compatible Machines: It works with select Brother knitting machine models that feature the correct rail setup, such as standard punchcard and certain electronic beds.
$325.00
Brother KG-89II Garter Carriage
electric, motorised garter carriage designed for Brother and Knitking home knitting machines to automatically knit both knit and purl stitches in a single row.
Overview and Key Features
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Automatic Purl/Knit: It creates true garter stitch and ribbing automatically, which standard standard-carriage machines cannot do in one pass.
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Tangle Sensor: Unlike older models like the KG88 or KG89, the KG89II includes a built-in safety tangle sensor that stops the carriage if a mispattern or jam occurs, preventing damage to the machine.
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Power & Control Unit: It connects to a specialized side-mounted power brick/sensor unit that cuts power automatically if the yarn runs out or forms a knot.
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Compatibility: It works with standard gauge Brother punchcard and electronic knitting machines, and utilizes accessories like the Knitleader Tripper A
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Brother KG-89IIE Garter Carriage
electric-powered garter carriage accessory used with Brother standard-gauge knitting machines to automatically knit both knit and purl stitches in the same row. The E means it part of the Eleganza line and its colorway
Key Features and Functions
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Automatic Garter & Rib Stitches: It eliminates the need to hand-purl or switch carriages manually to create texture patterns, garter stitches, and ribbing effects.
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Built-in Row Counter: Features a descending row counter that you set to your target row count; it automatically counts down and stops the carriage when it hits zero.
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Tension and Yarn Control: Includes an adjustable tension dial (ranging up to 12 and dots for heavier yarns) and a built-in sensor safety switch that stops power if yarn runs out or catches a knot.
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Compatibility: Designed to fit standard-gauge Brother punch card and electronic knitting machines that feature the correct built-in garter carriage rail system (such as compatible 4.5mm beds).
$350.00
Brother KG-93 Garter Carriage
an electronic garter carriage accessory for Brother standard-gauge knitting machines that automatically creates both knit and purl stitches in a single row.
Key Features
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Knit and Purl Integration: Allows the machine to create true garter stitches, moss stitches, and textured patterns automatically without manual intervention.
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Safety Sensors: Features a built-in yarn sensor that stops the carriage immediately if the yarn runs out or forms a knot.
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Control Dials: Includes an adjustable speed control dial, a tension dial, and a directional lever.
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Automatic Stop: Works with a row counter mechanism to halt operations at target counts.
$450.00
Brother KG-93E Garter Carriage
electronic automatic garter carriage designed for Brother standard-gauge knitting machines to knit both knit and purl stitches in a single row. The E means it part of the Eleganza line and its colorway
Overview and Compatibility
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Function: It creates real garter stitch, moss stitch, and ribbing patterns automatically without manual hand manipulation.
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Model Difference: The KG93E is functionally identical to the standard KG93 model, with minor cosmetic or color differences on external parts.
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Machine Match: It works with compatible Brother electronic and punchcard standard-gauge knitting machines (such as the KH-930 or KH-965 series) when equipped with the correct side turn-mark rails and proper connection.
Key Features
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Automatic Cast-On: Features a memo button and settings to complete an e-wrap cast-on automatically across selected needles.
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Safety Sensors: Includes a built-in power source sensor that automatically stops the motor if the yarn knots or runs out.
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Direction and Speed Control: Equipped with an adjustable speed dial, directional levers, and a row counter mechanism.
$525.00
Brother KG-95 Garter Carriage
an advanced electronic garter carriage designed for Brother standard gauge knitting machines that feature a built-in garter rail.
Key Features and Compatibility
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Automatic Stitching: It automatically creates both knit and purl stitches to produce true garter stitches, ribbing, and combination patterns.
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Auto Cast-On/Off: It handles casting on and casting off without manual intervention.
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Machine Compatibility: It works with standard gauge models like the KH864, KH891, KH900, KH940, KH950, KH950i, KH965, KH965i, and KH970.
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Built-in Sensors: It includes a knot sensor to help prevent jams and faulty stitches.