5 best knitting machines

The manual knitting machine is intended for direct and circular knitting. To get a straight fabric, you can use 40 loops, for a circular one - 44. You can use a variety of threads, but judging by user reviews, too thin yarn gives a loose fabric, too thick flies off the hooks. This somewhat complicates the process of selecting suitable threads and limits the capabilities of the knitting machine. The machine is extremely simple, not suitable for the manufacture of complex products, since it is possible to reduce the loops only when knitting with a straight fabric. Most users use it mainly for knitting scarves and hats. Therefore, the main advantage of the model is its exceptional ease of use; even a novice craftswoman who has never dealt with this activity will be able to master knitting on it. The main disadvantages are the small width of the canvas and a limited set of options for creating more complex things than hats and scarves.

Double-knitting machine for knitting "Silver Reed" belongs to the computer equipment of the 5th class.500 needles are arranged in two rows with a distance of 4.5 mm, needle beds are monoblock, made of steel, rapport from 2 to 200 needles. A feature of this knitting machine for the home is the ability to create a pattern of any complexity, including one developed independently using special software, which, by the way, is sold separately. Users note the ease of creating patterns according to standard sizes and individual parameters. The machine offers a variety of types of weaves: elastic bands, satin stitch, zigzag knitting, weaving, jacquard, openwork, stocking knitting and many others. The high cost of the device is fully justified by its functionality. Knitted products are of high quality, and are in no way inferior to branded items from the store.

Compared to other computer knitting machines, this model has an extended service life and is extremely easy to use. Those who are just starting to learn the art of knitting on a typewriter should start with this model. The package includes an openwork carriage, you can knit punchlace weaves and connect a robot carriage. Separately, you can purchase a pattern device to simplify knitting patterns.

Users note the excellent characteristics of the knitting machine - unlimited repeat, 200 needles, 555 built-in patterns, the ability to create and store their own patterns in memory. But the main advantage of the model is the increased resource of work - you can knit several things on it every day, and in this mode the device will work for many years. True, the machine is not cheap. But this computer knitting machine can be used for custom-made items. Then its cost will definitely pay off.

For those who are planning to purchase a knitting machine for personal needs, we can recommend a fairly simple single-loop model of the fourth class. It is designed for knitting products of varying complexity from medium and thick threads. This is the most affordable machine with the ability to perform complex patterns. The maximum width of the fabric is 95 cm. It is knitted on 160 needles. The machine is equipped with a switch to select the optimal knitting density - the user can set the parameters of the fabric at his discretion. Thanks to the convenient carriage, you can work with two different threads at the same time. This machine has everything you need for work - weights, deckers, row counter, spare needles. Users also note such advantages as the lightness of the device itself, simplicity and high speed of knitting. True, the elastic in the product has to be knitted by hand.