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I use to machine knit 30-40 years ago and now I have time I bought a secod hand Jones KH588, with the 8 push button patterning. I would love to write to someone who uses a similar machine.

Thanks
Janet

Probably the brush wheels on the sinker plate are catching the yarn. If it has not been used in a long while it probably needs a sponge bar. The best machine I have come across in 40 years for plain knitting.
David Toft
2009-12-06 14:29:15
Probably the brush wheels on the sinker plate are catching the yarn. If it has not been used in a long while it probably needs a sponge bar. The best machine I have come across in 40 years for plain knitting.
David Toft
2009-12-06 14:29:15

5 X 5 rib

Could anyone please help me as I am having trouble understanding my manual as how to knit 5X5 rib. I have no trouble doing ordinary 1X1 rib or 2X2 rib but doing this type of rib is leaving me really frustrated…

Many thanks Jane

Hi Jane
Cast on in full needle rib. After knitting the circular rows *transfer stitches from four needles on ribber to main bed. Leave next stitch on each bed then transfer next four needles from main bed to ribber. Repeat from * across all needles.
Hope this helps
Sue P
2010-01-18 08:36:53
Hi Jane
Cast on in full needle rib. After knitting the circular rows *transfer stitches from four needles on ribber to main bed. Leave next stitch on each bed then transfer next four needles from main bed to ribber. Repeat from * across all needles.
Hope this helps
Sue P
2010-01-18 08:36:53

Zippy 90 Sponge bar

I just got my Knitmaster Zippy 90 back after some years in a friends loft. The sponge bar looks to be just the sponge part with no metal bar. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement. I am keen to start using it again now I have retired. The Zippy 90 is a light weight chunky machine with a plastic bed and not full size having fewer needles.

Hi I had this problem too. I was unable to find a supplier for the sponge bar but I did use foam insulation tape to replace the sponge. This was about 2 years ago and it’s still going strong!

Best wishes
Carole

Carole
2009-11-08 11:24:50
Thanks Carole I’ll remember that tip. I eventually managed to find one from UndyYarns.co.uk although it was not on their website they had them in stock.

regards
Lyn

Moogie1947
2009-11-14 09:10:34
Hi I had this problem too. I was unable to find a supplier for the sponge bar but I did use foam insulation tape to replace the sponge. This was about 2 years ago and it’s still going strong!

Best wishes
Carole

Carole
2009-11-08 11:24:50
Thanks Carole I’ll remember that tip. I eventually managed to find one from UndyYarns.co.uk although it was not on their website they had them in stock.

regards
Lyn

Moogie1947
2009-11-14 09:10:34

Electronic fault

I have a problem with the Electronic pattern reading. I fitted a new sponge bar and gave it a good clean. Plain knit is no problems but it patterns in sections not right across the bed and not always in the same place. I am certain this is an ELECTRONIC problem. can anyone tell me where I could get this repaired. Devon or Cornwall would be most convenient.

Hi I had the same problem and contacted BSK. They gave me some valuable information from just a phone call it could be that you may have overcleaned the machine (If there is such a thing ) Some moisture had got into the machine. Just using the machine on a few plain knit items seemed to do the trick My fair isle and lace are coming out OK.

Hope this helps.
Gail

Gail Rees
2010-01-16 15:32:08

Holding Position

Can someone please explain how I use the holding position on the Silver Reed. I thought I needed to bring the relevant needles all the way out, but when I did that the carriage knitted the stitches back in!

I am a SR knitter but not familiar with the 260 I use an 840. However I am sure that all SRs are similar.

You still have to put the required needles to UWP BUT then you have to set the Russel levers so that the KM does not knit them back. these are the 2 markers at the front of the carriage above the fabric presser. They are marked l and ll. l holds all UWP needles and ll knits all needles back.

ozmartian
2010-06-03 19:39:09
In addition to pulling all your needles forward into the “D” position you need to put your “Russell levers” to position 1. This stops your needles knitting back in. Position 11 is what I suspect your Russel Levers are set at now.

Your “Russel Levers” are on the carriage just above the arm at the front right and left.

Hope this helps

Glenys Elaine
2009-11-08 11:24:50
I am a SR knitter but not familiar with the 260 I use an 840. However I am sure that all SRs are similar.

You still have to put the required needles to UWP BUT then you have to set the Russel levers so that the KM does not knit them back. these are the 2 markers at the front of the carriage above the fabric presser. They are marked l and ll. l holds all UWP needles and ll knits all needles back.

ozmartian
2010-06-03 19:39:09
In addition to pulling all your needles forward into the “D” position you need to put your “Russell levers” to position 1. This stops your needles knitting back in. Position 11 is what I suspect your Russel Levers are set at now.

Your “Russel Levers” are on the carriage just above the arm at the front right and left.

Hope this helps

Glenys Elaine
2009-11-08 11:24:50

Knitting Machine club

I have purchased a Brother Knitting Machine and I am looking for a club around the Exeter, Devon area to learn how to master this machine. I am not having much luck at present.
Please help.

Knit-Leader Kl-116

Hi
I am fairly new to machine knitting and have been given a knitleader. Can anyone tell me where I can buy the replacement graph paper/? Mylar paper. Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Thanks
Steph

Hi steph I too am very new to all of this. Have you tried ebay.co.uk. On there is a company called Bedford Sewing and Kniting. they are very good and they may have the paper failing that try andee knits. Good luck Mary
scary007
2009-10-25 19:35:07

Machine Knitting Club

I have just started with a second hand Brother knitting machine and cannot get it to work.
I have never done any knitting before, and I am looking for a club in the Honiton, Taunton area of Devon.

Wanted. A Machine Knitting Club in Leicestershire

Can anyone help me to find a machine knitting club anywhere in Leicestershire, or alternatively put me in touch with other machine knitters in the same area that might be interested in forming a club of our own as I would like to share my hobby with others of like mind.

I live in Loughborough in Leicestershire but don’t mind traveling short distances with my machine if it is neccesary.

There is a knitting club in leicester – the contact details were in the April issue. They meet at the west end neighbourhood centre on the 1st and 3rd friday of the month 7 to 9.30.

Hope that helps – if you have April’s copy of mkm contact details are on page 11.

olivers nana
2010-04-11 09:48:28