Silver Reed SK280
- Standard Gauge
- 4.5 mm
- Punchcard
- Metal bed
- 200 needles
$1,425
If you're looking for a standard gauge knitting machine, the Silver Reed SK-280 is one of my favorite recommendations. It's dependable, easy to learn, and gives you plenty of room to grow as your skills improve.
The SK-280 has a 4.5 mm needle gauge with 200 needles and uses punch cards to create stitch patterns automatically. You don't need a computer or additional software to knit Fair Isle, tuck, slip, punch lace, weaving, plating, and other decorative stitch patterns. Just insert a punch card and start knitting.
This machine works beautifully with lace, fingering, sport, and many DK weight yarns, making it a great choice for sweaters, baby clothes, shawls, and lightweight garments.
Key Features
- 4.5 mm standard gauge
- 200-needle metal bed
- 24-stitch repeating punch card patterns
- Automatic punch card patterning
- Single bed knitting machine
- Made in China
- Ships within the United States