Knitting machines
All Brands has very good prices, and I'm a regular customer. However, before buying a machine from a distant seller, learn whether the manufacturer still supports the product. I knit on a Brother, but they ceased manufacturing. Fortunately, parts and service, and even new machines are available, and fully supported by a number of machine knitting stores. Bonds are very popular, and there are many, many Bond clubs.You should also be aware that if you buy from All Brands, or any one far away from you, you will either need to teach yourself to use the machine or find someone who can teach you. I taught myself, but it's risky to spend a lot on a machine planning on teaching yourself. You may be able to find someone to teach you through a machine knitting guild or club. To access lots of advice or learn where you can find a guild, join the knitting machines email list, post questions and read answers.
| Machine Gauge (approximate st. gauge) |
Machine |
| Standard Gauge (8 st/in to 5 st/in) |
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| Mid-Gauge (6 st/in- 4 st/in) |
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| Bond (4 st/in- 5 st/in) | |
| Bulky (3 st/in to 2 st/in) |