Machine Knitting Knitmaster MK70 Mid-Gauge

[ceriana11]

very good can i create garter stitch with a ribber

[thewoolendiva]

@ceriana11 Hi there, There was never a ribber made for the MK70. Garter stitch could be created by either using a 6mm garter bar or by knitting a row, removing it on waste yarn, turning and rehanging it, then knitting the next row, and repeating that over and over. A garter bar would be a whole lot faster!

TWD ;)

[nanukakruashvili]

do you know where can i bye MK70? i couldn't find it anywhere. i live in Europe if that helps :?

[legaata]

How thin thread can this machine knit? Would a normal sewing thread work?

[knitme01]

I have a MK-70 and need to get the manual where may i a copy.

I am new to knitting and knitting machines need any and all help for beginners.

DTB

State of Maine

[ethicomm]

Hi, I just bought one of these. When I got the bed ends in place I found that one won't pull out so I can fold it back up. Any idea why it would be stuck? Also just curious what these might be worth. I just paid $65 and hope I didn't overpay!

[britlady52]

I have seen KR6 radars very occasionally for sale but where would I get the bracket and row tripper from? Thanks - Terri

[kraftymomma1979]

This is a fascinating machine. I've tried to get one on eBay with no luck. I'll keep hunting. Loved the demo! Thanks.

[farfenarf]

This could be a silly question, but I will ask it anyway. Can the blank punchcards from the 12 or 24 stitch cards be modified to use on the MK70. The 18 stitch punchcards are scarce, well I haven't found any, so maybe I am not looking in the right places. Thanks for any help. Love your demos. Look forward to more.

[divinevex]

Best wishes from Thailand! Where can I buy this machine? In eBay? & how much? Thank you for your answers.

[annemarie582]

thank you so much for the video could you please tell me what I should clean the plastic parts with as I think oiling it may have clogged it up. would be greatful for your advise regards Anne

[thewoolendiva]

Hi Anne! I use Ballistol gun oil on all my machines and really like it. It's a very good, clean product and has never given me any trouble.

Happy knitting, TWD

[annemarie582]

thank you , does that mean one has to get it from a gun shop, In Australia here I have no idea where there are any gun shops . many thanks Anne

[confessdeny]

Hi Anne, you can get Singer Oil (same as sewing and knitting machine oil) from big W or some Woolies stores. Do not use too much oil. If you're cleaning any metal bits i've been told a solution of metho and four drops of the oil.

[annemarie582]

Hi and thank you regards Anne

[kesnell5710]

I have a MK-70 but have misplaced the manual if anyone could provide a copy I would be happy to pay for it

Thanks, kes

[OceanLifeDesigns]

I have watched all of your videos and you are awesome. I wish there more more available for newbies. I just purchased two machines from 1978 that had no manuals. The Silver SK-120 I have somewhat figured out and actually did my first project on, but my Juki KE-2400, which is a punchcard machine, and has a ribber, has me totally baffled. Keep mup the good work! V

[hiroito3x]

hello, your machine is very nice, I have a singer 810, is very old, what is the difference with your machine ... I am a beginner

[thewoolendiva]

Hi,

I've never seen a Singer 810 and could not find much about it on the internet. Are you able to email me a pic of your machine? I'd love to see it, and could perhaps tell you more about the differences once I see it. TWD :)

[netorayo1]

hi. My name is neto and my mom loves knitting.

im interested in buying her a knitting machine and hope you can help me by telling me where i can find one. thank you for your time :)

[thewoolendiva]

Hi Neto, Your best bet is to watch for one on eBay. There is also a yahoo group for this particular machine and you can join that and ask if any members have one to sell. Good luck in your search! TWD :)

[danmanatwood]

try ebay thats where I got mine....

[jsharik07]

Actually I just saw that Lion Brand sells LK-150 midgauge knitting machine. I checked it out to see how much - nearly $400!!!!! So shockingly expensive. It didn't show how it was set up or done until your video. But sadly, since I am Deaf, I have no idea what you said. Wish it was captioned tho.. oh well.

[dohafee]

What a fab video! After watching it, I feel sad that I had to sell mine. They are truly unique machines, and I will never understand why they stopped making them! Thanks for making this.

[thewoolendiva]

Thank you! Yes they are really unique. I guess they stopped due to supply and demand. It is wonderful though that they built them to last and last. Mine is just like new after all these years :)