FOSS PLUS RESEARCH DESK

Knitting Machine Encyclopedia

283 normalized records spanning historical industrial machines, home-machine classics, circular sock machines and current 2026 production.

How to read this database

Needle pitch in millimetres is the safest home-machine comparison. Aliases are only treated as equivalent when the relationship is supported; “same gauge” never automatically means “compatible.”

283 matching records · Blank specifications mean “not yet verified,” not “none.”
KM-0001High

Brunel

Circular loop-wheel knitting machine

Era
1816 patent
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Mechanical
Ribber
Parts 2026
Museum / collector only

Research note: Science Museum Group object 1897-137; patent year confirmed.

KM-0002High

Lamb

1863 patent machine / early V-bed lineage

Era
1863 patent; production lineage 1867
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Mechanical
Ribber
Parts 2026
Collector / specialist

Research note: Patent anchors the Lamb flat-knitting lineage; later commercial machines vary.

KM-0003High

Cotton

Cotton Patent full-fashioned machine

Era
1864 patent
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Mechanical
Ribber
Parts 2026
Museum / specialist

Research note: Representative technology record; individual factory builds varied.

KM-0004Moderate

Griswold

Hand-crank circular sock machine lineage

Era
1866 patent onward
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Manual crank
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; restoration ecosystem

Research note: Family-level historical record; specific Griswold models need serial/patent matching.

KM-0005Moderate

Auto Knitter

Auto Knitter CSM

Era
early 1900s–1920s
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Manual crank
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; antique CSM ecosystem

Research note: Exact submodel identification requires cylinder/casting and serial details.

KM-0006Moderate

Legaré

Legaré circular sock machine family

Era
early 1900s
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Manual crank
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; antique CSM ecosystem

Research note: Several variants exist; record is family-level pending serial/model expansion.

KM-0007Moderate

Gearhart

Gearhart circular sock machine family

Era
early 1900s
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Manual crank
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; antique CSM ecosystem

Research note: Several historic variants exist; exact submodels require casting/serial research.

KM-0008Moderate

Brother

KH110

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0009Moderate

Brother

KH111

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0010Moderate

Brother

KH120

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0011Moderate

Brother

KH131-48

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0012Moderate

Brother

KH1101

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
12-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0013Moderate

Brother

KH1-B1

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0014Moderate

Brother

KH32

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0015Moderate

Brother

Eldorado 35

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0016Moderate

Brother

KH35

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0017Moderate

Brother

Customline 43

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0018Moderate

Brother

KH212

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0019Moderate

Brother

KH218

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0020Moderate

Brother

KH311

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0021Moderate

Brother

KH321

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0022Moderate

Brother

KH341

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0023Moderate

Brother

KH500

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0024Moderate

Brother

Profile 500

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0025Moderate

Brother

KH550

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0026Moderate

Brother

Profile 550

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0027Moderate

Brother

KH511

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
4-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0028Moderate

Brother

KH521

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
4-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0029Moderate

Brother

KH531

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
4-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0030Moderate

Brother

Profile 551

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
4-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0031Moderate

Brother

Hi-Knitter Auto

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0032Moderate

Brother

Profile 552

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0033Moderate

Brother

KH560

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0034Moderate

Brother

KH561

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0035Moderate

Brother

KH571

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0036Moderate

Brother

KH580

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0037Moderate

Brother

KH581

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0038Moderate

Brother

KH583 / Profile 583

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0039Moderate

Brother

KH585 / Profile 585

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0040Moderate

Brother

KH587

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0041Moderate

Brother

KH588 / Profile 588

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0042Moderate

Brother

KH601

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0043Moderate

Brother

KH610

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0044Moderate

Brother

KH701

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0045Moderate

Brother

KH705

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0046Moderate

Brother

KH710

Also seen as: Genie (Brother) KH710

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0047Moderate

Brother

KH811

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button + 24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0048Moderate

Brother

KH880 Empisal Supermatic

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
8-button push-button
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0049Moderate

Brother

KH800

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
12-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0050Moderate

Brother

KH801

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
12-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0051Moderate

Brother

KH810

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0052Moderate

Brother

KH820

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0053Moderate

Brother

KH821

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0054High/Moderate

Brother

KH830

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0055Moderate

Brother

KH831

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0056Moderate

Brother

KH835

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0057High/Moderate

Brother

KH836

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0058Moderate

Brother

KH838

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0059High/Moderate

Brother

KH840

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0060Moderate

Brother

KH850

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0061Moderate

Brother

KH851

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0062High/Moderate

Brother

KH860

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0063High/Moderate

Brother

KH864

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0064Moderate

Brother

KH868

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0065Moderate

Brother

KH871

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0066High/Moderate

Brother

KH881

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0067High/Moderate

Brother

KH890

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0068High/Moderate

Brother

KH891

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0069Moderate

Brother

KH892

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0070Moderate

Brother

KH893 / Palie AII

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0071Moderate

Brother

KH894 / Palie AII

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0072High/Moderate

Brother

KH900

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0073High/Moderate

Brother

KH910

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0074Moderate

Brother

KH920

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0075High/Moderate

Brother

KH930

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0076High/Moderate

Brother

KH940

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0077High/Moderate

Brother

KH950

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0078High/Moderate

Brother

KH950E

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0079High/Moderate

Brother

KH950i

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0080High/Moderate

Brother

KH965

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0081High/Moderate

Brother

KH965i

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0082High/Moderate

Brother

KH970

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR830 / KR850 / KR900 family; verify exact market/model
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0083Moderate

Brother

CK-35

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0084Moderate

Brother

KM100

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0085Moderate

Brother

KX350

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
7 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0086Moderate

Brother

KX355

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
7 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0087Moderate

Brother

KH355

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
7 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0088Moderate

Brother

KH370

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0089Moderate

Brother

KH380

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0090Moderate

Brother

KH210

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0091Moderate

Brother

KH220

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0092Moderate

Brother

KH230

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
KR230
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0093High/Moderate

Brother

KH260

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
KR260
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0094Moderate

Brother

KH264P Punch 9

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0095High/Moderate

Brother

KH270

Also seen as: KnitKing CompuKnit Bulky (regional related model)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
KR260
Parts 2026
Moderate–High used/new replacement ecosystem

Research note: Core specification cross-checked against specialist Brother model guide.

KM-0096Moderate

Brother

KH360

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5/9 stated mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0097Moderate

Brother

KH365

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5/9 stated mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0098Moderate

Brother

KH390

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5/9 stated mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0099Moderate

Brother

KH395

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5/9 stated mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0100Moderate

Brother

KX395

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5/9 stated mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0101Moderate

Brother

KH400

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5/9 stated mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Low–Moderate; model-specific

Research note: Model/class identified; exact year, needle count and accessories still need manual-level verification.

KM-0102High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK6

Also seen as: Knittin Kitten; Studio Girl; Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
180
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0103High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK7

Also seen as: Knittin Kitten; Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
1959
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0104High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK8

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
1960
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0105High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK10

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1960
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0106High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

MK70

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
6 mm
Needles
160
Patterning
18-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0107High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

HK100

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
8 mm
Needles
120
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0108High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

LK100

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
90
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0109High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK101

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1962
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Unknown
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0110High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK102

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1962–63
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0111High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK103

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1963
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Manual selection
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0112High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK105

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1965
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Manual selection
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0113High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK106

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Manual selection
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0114High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK120

Also seen as: Bulky Eight; Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
8 mm
Needles
100
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0115High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK121

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1984
Pitch
11 mm
Needles
98
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0116High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

LK140

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
6.5 mm
Needles
140
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0117High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

LK150

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
1989 / current
Pitch
6.5 mm
Needles
150
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
High; new machines/parts ecosystem

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0118High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK150 / SK151

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
110
Patterning
Manual/basic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0119High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK155

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
current
Pitch
9 mm
Needles
110
Patterning
12-stitch punchcard
Ribber
SR155
Parts 2026
High; new machines/parts ecosystem

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0120High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK160

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
6.5 mm
Needles
150
Patterning
Manual/basic with built-in intarsia
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0121High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

HK160

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
6 mm
Needles
160
Patterning
18-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0122High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK210

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0123High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK260

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0124High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

F270

Also seen as: FK270; Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
3.6 mm
Needles
250
Patterning
30-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0125High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK280

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
current
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
SRP60N
Parts 2026
High; new machines/parts ecosystem

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0126High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK301

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1960
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Pattern cards/dials (not punchcard)
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0127High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK302

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1960
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
Pattern cards/dials (not punchcard)
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0128High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK303

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
c.1967
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Dial/card selection
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0129High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK305

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
1967–70
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Dial/card selection
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0130High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK310

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
1967–70
Pitch
Needles
Patterning
Needle selector
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0131High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK312

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
1969
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0132High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK313

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0133High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK315

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0134High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK321

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0135High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK322

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0136High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK323

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0137High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK324

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0138High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK326

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0139High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK327

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0140High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK328

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0141High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK329

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0142High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK360

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
24-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0143High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

F370

Also seen as: FK370; Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
3.6 mm
Needles
250
Patterning
30-stitch punchcard
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

KM-0144High/Moderate

Silver Reed / Studio

SK500

Also seen as: Knitmaster / Singer / Empisal regional badges (verify exact badge)

Era
Postwar home-machine era
Pitch
4.5 mm
Needles
200
Patterning
Electronic
Ribber
Parts 2026
Moderate; many consumables/accessories remain available

Research note: Gauge/needle/patterning from specialist model-by-number index. Current-model status cross-checked against 2026 dealer listings.

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