Knitting Machine Manuals - Brother, Passap, Studio, Knitmaster, Singer, Silver Reed

January 12, 2009

64 comments

1 Jane { 01.12.09 at 5:06 am }

WOW! Fantastic resource, there.

I have scanned a lot of the punchcard sets for knitting machines at the Machine Knitter’s Treasure chest - ’cause often the punchcards get seperated from the machines.

http://www.needlesofsteel.org.uk/punchcardsets.html

2 Kathryn { 01.12.09 at 11:46 pm }

I’ve added links to your Punchcard Set scans. I know many will be happy to find them.

3 Bright { 01.14.09 at 8:20 pm }

I got my pinkie to knit! We cleaned her up and oiled the tracks and beds, and she knits just fine. I’m so happy with it. Of course, I couldn’t do just a little bit, I was up till after midnite, going back and forth, over 300 rows of fine textured wool, nice smooth stitching. It forces me to assume good posture, and I noted this morning I could feel it in my shoulders a little. This one’s a keeper! Thank you for all your help and great reference material!

4 Joyce Cawley { 01.27.09 at 11:39 am }

I can’t get a tension gauge on my silver reed LK100 and thats only the first thing after set-up. Help

5 Kathleen { 02.03.09 at 2:09 pm }

I am trying to find a manual to download or even order a hard copy for my Mom’s Tanzer-Gruden. Can anyone help me, please??

6 Steph { 02.07.09 at 9:13 am }

Thank you so much for the manuals.
My Brother ribber never came with a manual and I haven’t used my machine in a while and fogot how to set the carraiges up.

I am now downloading the stitch world book too as I never got it when bought my machine.

I have a Brother KH940, if you need that manual I am happy to share it, mail me if you want it.
I also have a Brother Ribber techniques book.

Many many thanks!
Steph

7 Marilyn Sidebottom { 02.11.09 at 8:00 am }

I have been given a Brother KHC 900 colour changer but the punch cards are missing. Can anyone help please if you know where I am likely to find some

8 Jean Fetty { 03.04.09 at 5:08 pm }

I bought a Singer knit machine. Main bed no is Singer F 370. The ribber is Studio F R P - 70. It is smaller needles than the Brother 840. The carriage is jammed to the point of not being to release at all. I have no clue what other number of manual that would come close to work for this machine.

I would appreciate any help at all.

Jean Fetty, Co Sprgs., Co

9 daryll kaye { 03.06.09 at 6:18 pm }

Iam looking for a manuel for a brother kh587, My mother bought this knitting machine in japan and has misplaced its manual.please if someone can help that would really be appreciated

10 Laura-Jean Miller { 03.14.09 at 11:10 am }

Yippppppppeeeeee that I have found your site! I do hope I don’t prove to be too needy for your patience. I bought a Brother KH 894 ten years ago. I took lessons from a terrific teacher, knitted up a flurry of fair isle knit hats and scarves then we moved to a house in the country that we completely gutted and remodeled. I packed away my dear Brother to keep the dust and dirt and all the remodeling things out of it returning to my hand needles. We are now in the 9th year of a five year plan but very close to the end. I unpacked my beloved machine and we did not recognize each other. I have no idea what to do. I oiled and cleaned her, got out my manuals and the excellent book and computer program Machine Knitting by Injoo Kim and Ruth Burbank hoping that I would learn by osmosis. It hasn’t happened. After playing around, some of the knowledge is coming back as I meticulously follow the instructions but a big glitch has occurred. The K carriage runs smoothly up and down the bed when the needle are in any position except E. Then it jams immediately. It looks to me that my instructions have the needles in E but I cannot make a pass. My teacher is many hours away. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Laura-Jean

11 Jo { 04.01.09 at 7:55 am }

I need a manual for Brother KH-940 - a scanned copy will do. email me

(edited to remove email address)

Jo

12 Kathryn { 04.01.09 at 8:17 am }

All the pdf files available are listed above. You will need to pick a model closest to your own. Your only other option is to search the net for a rare copy for sale.

13 Deb { 04.11.09 at 11:25 am }

I have an older Passap knitting machine, from around the mid-1960s, it’s the Speed-o-knit automatic. I have the manual for it and am quite willing to share it with anyone who might need one.
I am looking for the manual for the ribber attachment, as that is still a mystery for me. I did download a similar one, but I know it will still be hit or miss. Wish me luck.

14 veronica fawkes { 04.21.09 at 8:26 am }

I have inherited a Singer Magic Memory knitting machine from a very dear friend I do not have an instruction manual the serial no.is 10166k19 i do not
know if it is complete and it is in poor condition with some rusty needles. I has memory punch cards a stand but nothing else. Can anyone throw any light on this machine for me ? Thanks

15 Eloy G Torres { 04.30.09 at 10:30 am }

I need to get a manual in “Spanish” for a friend in South America
Knitting machine:Brother KH-270 #3 Gage.
Please advice where to obtain one.

16 Nancy { 05.02.09 at 10:35 am }

I have recieved a Juki Hi Memory Knitting machine. EJ-2400. It comes with no instructions. Does any one have a manual or information about this very heavy knit machine.
Nancy

17 lesley brinkworth { 05.16.09 at 11:27 am }

i have a singer majic memory knitting machine with no manuals please can you help me find one

thank you

18 KATE JOHNSON { 05.26.09 at 4:23 pm }

hi iif any1 has a manael for a brother knitting machine KH-891
many thanks in advance
katexx

19 Jeff { 06.09.09 at 1:28 pm }

Hello, Can anyone tell me what I have? It’s an old Tanzer-Gruden knitting machine # 413495 that my mother in law has that was handed down to her from her sister. It’s all stainless, made in Germany, never used. It’s a light green in color, about 36″x8″ or so.

Where can I sell this or find someone who would want it?

Thanks in advance!

Jeff

20 Jeff { 06.09.09 at 1:33 pm }

For the above Tanzer Gruden, please email me with any info that could help me out, thanks

jmetz66@yahoo.com

21 Pamela Weaich { 06.11.09 at 11:18 pm }

Hi,

I was given a single bed Empisal Knitting Machine - KH 680. unfortunately I don’t have a manual to learn how to operate it.
Can someone let me have a copy - i am doing charity work with it.

kind regards

pamela
Durban
South Africa

22 sherii banks { 07.04.09 at 5:31 pm }

Hi, everyone. I just got aan old passap speed o knit. My problem is this. The manual is in french and i can’t read it. I need one that is in english. Does anyone have a copy that they can email or mail it to me, or tell me of a web site that i can down load one at. Thanks Sherii

23 fiona { 07.10.09 at 4:38 am }

hello
can any one help me please my nanny gave me a empisal knittmaster machine HK160 and there is no instructions and i can no longer ask nanny i would love to use it but do not know how
thank you

24 Siew Chin { 08.03.09 at 3:49 pm }

Hi, I have scan the Brother KH800 instruction manual & 12stitch pattern cards. How do I send them to you to add to the above list? Thanks!

25 Ruth { 08.21.09 at 12:43 pm }

I purchased a Juki hi memory KE-1500 without a manual and would greatly appreciate if u can send me an e-manual to enable me use it effectively.
Thank you.

26 Christiane { 08.30.09 at 3:34 pm }

HI,

I am desparately looking for the assembly notice and manual for the Electra 3000 motor (PAssap). Have the motor but cannot use it because I do not know how to link it to the machine stand and machine itself. Anybody who could help, I would be very grateful.

Thank you

Christiane

27 Myra Adams MJ Designs { 09.09.09 at 11:36 am }

looking for lessions & help learning the Empisal-Knitmaster #305
I have only two things I want to knit Booties and a baby hat.
I am willing to pay for this service.

Myra

28 Brian M { 09.13.09 at 11:11 pm }

Just bought a brother kr 860, kr 260, ribber, electric carriage, and a lot of stuff that looks like it could belong inside a 1880’s steam engine for $200.
Never knitted, 26 yr old sportbike racer and I will be using the machines to make knitted Kevlar armor for bouncing across the pavement. Thanks for the info on how to use these units, I was about to junk the whole works!
I need a little info on how to use a linker though, I don’t know if I have one (I likely do in here somewhere) and am lazy enough that casting off seems like a lot of work. Thanks again!
Brian M *Alberta, Canada*

29 Anne { 09.15.09 at 1:09 pm }

Hi,
I’m trying to help my friend locate a manual for the Passap E6000. I found one copy online for $100 - yikes. Does anyone have any ideas on where I might find one?

Thanks!

30 patient1 { 09.20.09 at 12:30 am }

Wow!! What a fabulous website. I haven’t found the manual I’m seeking (Brother KH881) but there’s plenty more to bring me back again and again by the looks of it. Thank you for putting together something so useful!!!

31 Sandra { 09.20.09 at 3:37 pm }

Hi. I have a singer memomatic 323 and need the manual for a knitting machine. Anyone help me out. ta. And i need the manual for the ribber please.

32 Jannie { 09.23.09 at 5:22 pm }

I inherited my aunts Homemaker#361549 madei in Switzerland knitting machine and need the manual or anything else to get me started. Please help Sincerely, Jannie

33 Jannie { 09.26.09 at 5:38 am }

looking for the manual for a Homemaker made in Switzerland knitting machine I inherited from my Aunt. Have the machine but no manuel Thank you, Jannie

34 veronica mostacci { 10.05.09 at 4:53 pm }

hey guys,

I have just adopted a studio 328 and its awesome, i love it so much, i’ve only been able to do basics on it since it was adopted with tons of yarn and not much of manual except for what i scraped up on the internet, I found a web site that sold pdf files of the manual and would love to load it for those who need it, but dont know how. if you need it or can tell me how, let me know

35 jacqui purcell { 10.19.09 at 2:18 pm }

i have bought a brother KH-836 machine.it has a ribbing attachment and a knitleader but the problem is i have no manual /instructions.can anyone help please. i would be very much apprecited. many thanks.

36 Debra Dressler { 10.24.09 at 10:44 am }

Hello,
I have received a Singer 370 Knitting machine. Everything seems complete. However, the main carriage was packaged separately and I cannot seem to be able to reinstall it. It looks like the memory drums will not move. I don’t want to force anything. It may have sat for a long time, but seems oiled and clean. The manuals are no help. Thank you.
Regards,
Debra Dressler

37 Anne Redwood { 10.25.09 at 11:53 am }

I have a Singer model 700 and ribber SRP 50. Does anyone have any knitting patterns for this machine?

38 Anne Redwood { 10.25.09 at 11:58 am }

I have a Singer model 700 and ribber SRP 50. Does anyone have any knitting patterns for this machine? I bought the machine used about ten years ago. I know it’s an older machine and I have never come across any knitting patterns for it. I would appreciate it if anyone knows if there are any patterns still around.

39 Jannie { 10.27.09 at 4:13 pm }

I need a manual for Studio 321. Can anyne help me. Thank you, Jannie

40 Therese { 11.03.09 at 6:15 am }

i got a second hand knitmaster model 360 but no manual i would be very grateful if anyone knows of one i could download for free. Thank you, Therese

41 casandra { 11.14.09 at 8:09 am }

Hellp : I was given a sk 120 bulky knitting machine.. I need to know how I can redo the retaining bar.. the bar is totally gone.. and I need to find out where I can down load the owners manuel for this machine.. and the case if at all possible. and if there is someone out here with it can we be partners on how to operate it thanks a million times over…

42 julie { 11.15.09 at 12:55 pm }

I came across a brother knit KR-531 dont know what is missing can anyone send me pictures of what the set up and parts look like. I just have the board and the part that you move to knit with.

43 Kath { 11.25.09 at 8:57 am }

Hi, I’m trying to find blank pattern cards for my Brother KH-910 and can’t seem to find any anywhere!! Does anyone know a website I’m able to order some from?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

44 Amany { 12.06.09 at 1:39 am }

Hi everyone,

Just bought a kh 965, it’s a wonderful machine. I’ve just tried different patterns that are already built in its memory.. wow

I also got the knit leader with it but no manual ! Does anyone know how to use it with electronic kh 965?!

please mail me

45 Margaret Callender { 12.11.09 at 9:35 am }

Hello

I have just acquired a Swissmagic Knitting Machine, without a manual…this is not a make listed on this website, so I wonder if anyone could advise where I might look for one?

Thanks

46 Kay Curtis { 12.19.09 at 2:40 pm }

I’ve been trying to download the Stitch World book with no luck whatsoever. It appears the link to that as well as several others are broken. Is there any way I can get a copy of the Stitch World book? I just purchased a KnitKing 940, but there’s no book with the patterns that are in the memory and I’m told there are 555 of them. Could you please help?

Thank you very much,
Kay Curtis

47 SusAnn Huffman(new comment) { 12.31.09 at 6:01 pm }

I just bought a knitting machine off of eBay, now I need the whole manual only came with a copy and some pages are missing. Does anyone know of where I can get the manual? for - “Empisal Mini Schnell-Stricker” knitting machine, even a copy will do, did not see it on this web site.

Thank you for your help.

SusAnn

48 Margaret Callender(new comment) { 01.02.10 at 10:26 am }

I have just inherited a Swiss Magic knitting machine with no manual. Could you suggest a manual from the list above that might help me get started? From the research I have done, this machine is probably 60s or 70s vintage so quite basic.
Thank you

49 Nelly(new comment) { 01.07.10 at 12:42 am }

Can anyone out there send me an instruction manualof the Brother KH-800 Knitting Machine ?

50 evelyn(new comment) { 01.10.10 at 6:19 am }

hallooo
habe eine “strickmaschine Passap automatik”, Echt ein cooles teil, aber habe leider keine Anleitung. könnt mir bitte jemand weiterhelfen,wär total nett.
liebe grüsse evelyn

51 Becky(new comment) { 01.10.10 at 8:18 am }

I have an old Brother knitting machine. It appears to be in good shape for it’s age. But I can find no model number on it and was wondering if you might be able to help. It’s in an old green metal case which it’s attached to. Looks like all the parts are there just not sure. Would love to get it running. Not sure where to start a manual would be great.
Thanks,
Becky

52 Mary FULTHORPE(new comment) { 01.12.10 at 12:24 am }

I have a singer bulky machine and ribber but no instructions the number of the machine and the ribber is 155. I am looking forward to using them as they are in good nick.
Here’s hoping. Mary Fulthorpe

53 Lyn Loyd(new comment) { 01.18.10 at 4:46 pm }

A friend gave me a Brothers Eleganza kH260E and Kr261E ribber and there were no manuals showing how to put them together and operate them. They are in excellent condition and look forward to using them. Can you help?

54 Kathryn { 01.18.10 at 5:33 pm }

Download the Brother 260 Punchcard manual and the 850 ribber manual. The latter is for the standard gauge machine, but it should be close enough to help out.

55 kathy cooper(new comment) { 01.23.10 at 9:05 pm }

A friend has a singer 327 with a ribber has manuals but using the ribber is the problem can understand casting on and did the circular rows —but not how to change dials on carriages to knit the rib
any help would be great
Kathy in aus

56 Juanita(new comment) { 01.26.10 at 7:02 pm }

I was just given a Tanzer-Werk Hannover-Linden model nr 8352. It is my first knitting machine. I have searched the internet for instructions. This site seems the most promising. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
May God bless.
Juanita

57 margaret(new comment) { 02.03.10 at 8:06 am }

ive just bought a knitmaster zippydeluxe second hand and it didnt come with a manual and i cant seem to find a model number on it can anyone help thank you

58 Joan Muro(new comment) { 02.04.10 at 2:59 pm }

I would like buy a Knitting machine but unable to locate anyone that sells them. If you can guide me to the right source I would appreciate it. I’m only interested in new machines.

59 Pat(new comment) { 02.14.10 at 5:25 am }

Hi, I inherited a Singer knitting machine, model 300-E without a manual and I didn’t see it on this list. Could someone please help me? I would greatly appreciate it.

60 Julie(new comment) { 02.18.10 at 3:38 pm }

Hi, my sister was given a Lemair high memory machine but has no manual for it and cannot even find a copy on the internet.Has any body got one or seen a link to one?

61 Terri (britlady52)(new comment) { 02.20.10 at 10:28 am }

Hi - the link to the Double Jacquard Cheat Sheet isn’t working - so here’s another link to post in its place. Also the KH 840 manual which you don’t have and a set of 4 x 12 stitch punchards. Great site!! Terri

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‘DOUBLE JACQUARD CHEAT SHEET

http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Britlady52/BROTHER%20DBL%20JACQUARD%20CHEAT%20SHEET/

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KH 840 MANUAL

http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Britlady52/BROTHER%20KH-840%20MANUAL/

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12 stitch punch cards (4)

http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc184/Britlady52/12%20STITCH%20PUNCHARDS/

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62 ToniStolich(new comment) { 02.24.10 at 11:29 am }

I am looking for a manual for a Brother KH-940 I just bought used but it has no manual and I am a beginner. Thanks

63 DON ZIEBELL(new comment) { 03.05.10 at 7:21 am }

looking for a passap 201 speed o knit manual and skeematic thans don

64 Lynne(new comment) { 03.08.10 at 6:26 pm }

Would anyone happen to have a Studio 313 manual? Would you be willing to scan it and email it to me?

MsRambo59@aol.com

Thanks a million
Lynne

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