It is a well-known fact that almost all women have long loved to do needlework. “Three girls under the window were spinning yarn in the evening ...” Well, they haven't spun yarn for a long time, but knitting something beautiful for your beloved is not a sin. On long winter evenings, carefully following the thread and counting the loops, the fair half creates a fashionable new thing. Long and tedious work that kills time and vision.
Progress does not stand still and knitting by hand has become a thing of the past, like an anachronism. Flat-knitting machines, one- and two-loop, circular "mills", automatic and semiautomatic devices with programmed control ... What has not been invented in order to make life easier for women. Now, even without basic skills, you can create beautiful knitted things. It is enough to buy a typewriter and read the instructions carefully.
We have compiled a list of the best knitting machines based on expert opinions and feedback from real customers. Our recommendations will help you make the best choice for your requirements and desires. There are many competitors on the world market for equipment, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend that you pay special attention to them:
- Addi
- Silver reed
- Prym
| 1 | Addi-Express Professional | 6,000 RUB |
| 2 | Prym Maxi 624170 | 5,000 RUB |
| 3 | Silver Reed SK 840 / SRP 60N | 110,000 RUB |
| 4 | Silver Reed SK280 / SRP60N two-circuit | 0 p. |
| 5 | Silver Reed SK 840 single circuit | 0 p. |
For home
The main advantages
- A circular knitting machine (mill) that allows even a novice knitter without special skills to "wind" models with a rather complex style and texture
- There are two modes of operation - knitting in a circle with a product diameter of 15 cm and a straight fabric 20 cm wide, which makes it possible to make products of various styles: scarves, hats, "sleeves", skirts, etc.
- It is very convenient that almost any yarn with a thread diameter from 3.5 to 8 mm is suitable for work, regardless of the fiber composition and its density
- Automatic row counter facilitates the tying process, eliminating the need to monitor the visually finished fabric
- All main needles (22 pcs) and spare ones that come with other accessories are made of high quality metal by the German brand Addi. Complements the set with a CD with information for beginner knitters
The main advantages
- Semi-automatic manual "mill" for knitting with any ordinary thread from the oldest family company in Germany and one of the oldest in the world - Prym
- The built-in mode switch allows you to set the machine for circular knitting with 44 needles or knitting in rows using 40 needles, depending on the problem being solved and the style of the product
- The yarn guide ensures that the thread is fed evenly and accurately into the working area of the needle grip, followed by the formation of loops, which, in turn, create knitted rows
- The yarn tensioner controls the flow of yarn to the yarn feeder, preventing sagging or snagging, which has a positive effect on loop formation and web quality
- The operating handle transmits the rotational movement to the inner drum 22.5 cm in diameter with a set of plastic needles, which alternately grabbing the thread in the working area of the thread guide create knitted rows of fabric
Electronic
The main advantages
- Professional model that allows you to organize your own production at home without unnecessary economic and human resources
- Electronic control ensures accuracy and high speed of work, prevents rejects and losses
- The machine works with yarns of different types, allowing you to create products of various quality and characteristics
- Compatible with yarns of any thickness and is able to realize any kind of weave and patterns in automatic mode
- The kit includes all the necessary components for work and repair
Computer controlled
The main advantages
- Knitting machine of the 5th class with electronic control system for domestic and semi-industrial use
- The design of the machine allows the use of different types of yarn from fine to thick. When working with thick threads, the set is made "through the needle", increasing the distance between the needles to 9 mm. This makes it possible to knit a 1 in 1 elastic or a crochet stitch from thick yarn
- The main fabric is knitted by hand. The process takes place under computer control using the software "Knit Styler" or "Knit 7 Professional"
- The program controls the knitting of the pattern at all stages, giving a sound signal when it is necessary to change the color or the number of loops. The correction is made by the operator himself manually
- With the help of the software, you can create any pattern decorated with your own pattern, or use prepared patterns from the catalog. Basic element of the pattern up to 200 needles
The main advantages
- Real-time electronic control monitors the knitting process, preventing malfunctions and rejects
- The set includes a connection cable and software for setting up the machine, which significantly speeds up the process of preparing for work and eliminates the mistakes of beginners
- The machine allows you to create almost any ornament, pattern, weave from fine and medium yarn
- All parameters are set programmatically using the professional software DesignaKnit 8 PRO, eliminating the need to work with punched cards
- The machine can work with threads of different colors, creating interesting patterns in an assortment
