[Alpaca Farmer]

Thanks to anyone who can tell me what to look for in a knitting machine. I would love to get one, but don't know the right questions to ask about a used machine.
What's the main thing to look for/ask about?
Thanks for any advice you can give me.

 

[dolores angleton]

Hi,my name is Dee (oldbroad) I am new to this site so you may already have answers,but if not here are a few things to consider.. I have 2 Brother machines with all attachments for both. They are 20 years old and going strong. However they are no longer made and getting parts can be difficult so you may wish to consider other brands. Silver Reed a good one. When buying used may wish to look for ones with several attachments included to save you money as you get into machine knitting you want to do more things and all the parts and pieces really add up the dollars. Most useful big attachments for me were the Ribber and Color changer and lots of instruction books.Rarely use my knit leaders or disc computer. Always look machine over carefully to be sure it has been totally refurbished,new sponge bars and lined up needles. If getting a ribber as well have it put into work position and be sure it has not been sprung(the space between the 2 beds should be the same all the way across.A really good dealer or someone who has it on site for you to see is usually safer than site unseen. I wish you many years of enjoyment.Dee (Dolores Angleton in Florida)

 

[clogden21]

I have an older brother 585 also it is designed for the lighter yarn

http://knittsings.com/how-to-buy-a-used-knitting-machine-gauge-and-parts/ this is a real good site to gain information on machine knitting.

I also have the Ultimate Sweater Machine can be purchased at craft stores, it is designed for worsted weight yarn but it will handle a variety of yarns

 

[Alpaca Farmer]

Thank you both for the advice. I will look into the site suggestions you gave me. I may be back for more advice as I am not at all experienced with a knitting machine.

 

[heda]

hi there did you get any useful information on knitting machines ....heda

 

[gcole]

Hi Debbie, Trying to find a group in South Florida.
Are you in the area or do you know of any K.M. groups between West Palm Beach to Miami.

Regards

 

[KateWood]

Hi Debbie, Trying to find a group in South Florida.
Are you in the area or do you know of any K.M. groups between West Palm Beach to Miami.

Regards

You may be able to find a knitting group through a knitting supply dealer. I've spoken with www.theknittingcloset.com for KM??? & accessories etc., I believe they're local for you and may know of a group you can contact. If not, at least you have a good source for some accessoires.

Happy Knitting

 

[Reta M]

First knit machine i would buy new that offer free lessons, warranty. I found Day n wk seminars, monthly knit clubs very helpful. i have 2 brother knit machines, 1 ribber n garter carriage.
Now im retired im getting back into knitting, crocheting n sewing.
Reta, northern Ontario, Canada
Great forum here.

 

[MegsyStylish]

Join Ravelry. Go to: http://www.ravelry.com/people/search#group=Machine+Knitting and search for members using the "Distance from Me" selector. Machine Knitting is the largest MK group on Ravelry, so it's a good start, but there are several others.

Good luck!