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Circular Knitting Machines

also: knitting nancy, knitting machine, German: Strickmühle
also see: circular sock knitting machine
These machines are amazingly easy to use. I bought myself a barbie Knitting machine via Amazon UK because it was cheaper than the more professional looking ones. It works fine for the circular knit but is very messy at the edges when it comes to trying to knit a flat piece. The machine was used to knit a tube and include patches of conductive thread to create the knit contact switch. The machines come with different numbers of needles which influences the size/diameter of the finished tube.

The following Instructable explains how to use circular and spool knitting machines to knit stretch sensors:
>> http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Knit-Stretch-Sensor/

Video demonstration of both wide (circular knitting machine) and narrow (spool knitter) stretch sensors

Video on how to use the Play Go Knit Knit circular knitting machine to knit a stretch sensor.

Video on using the Singer Spool Knitter to knit a stretch sensor.

Lovely summary on the THE LOST ART OF KNITTING NANCYS by Wayne Schmidt:
>> http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/knittingnancys.html

Lovely video of mycraftroom’s circular knitting machine collection:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Htfy5-Tcdg

Barbie Knitting Machines

20 needles

The 1970s Barbie Knitting Machine looked like this.
Review >> http://www.knitgrrl.com/?p=306

Knit Magic, Tricot Magique

MGA Bratz Fashion Designer Knitting Machine

My Giant Knit Knit

Amazon DE >> http://www.amazon.de/Idee-Spiel-635-03042-Gro%C3%9Fes/dp/B000I1TI04/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1245759008&sr=8-10

Play Go Knit Knit

Wire Mesh Knitter

>> http://crafts-sewing.hsn.com/wyr-knittr-automatic-wire-mesh-knitter_p-3423525_xp.aspx?web_id=3423525&ocm=sekw

Prym Strickmühle

>> http://www.amazon.de/Prym-624145-Strickm%C3%BChle/dp/B000TQHWP6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1262083987&sr=8-6

Singer Spool Knitter

>> http://www.amazon.com/NKOK-Singer-Spool-Knitter-Machine/dp/B000JLZCAS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1262083996&sr=8-8

For sale on Amazon

>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dtoys&field-keywords=knitting+machine&x=18&y=13 (UK)
>> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dtoys&field-keywords=knitting+machine&x=18&y=13 (USA)
>> http://www.amazon.de/s/ref=nb_ss_k?__mk_de_DE=%C5M%C5Z%D5%D1&url=search-alias%3Dkitchen&field-keywords=Strickm%FChle&x=0&y=0 (DE)

28 Comments so far

Plusea on March 10th, 2010

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chiky Cartel Z. on July 23rd, 2010

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Gia on October 18th, 2010

FYI the PRYM company won’t ship to Canada, but you can find that machine (cheaper) on ebay.de and they will deliver anywhere – you just may need google translation to navigate the purchase since it’s in German. I’m trying that one since it has 44 needles. The Addi machine I found was $200 for the 20 needle version, and the PRYM is about half that including shipping.
H on January 25th, 2011

I found one source for the Prym in Canada at Mary Maxim’s in Ontario. $73 plus tax and postage of course! I’m still looking as winter is going to be a long one this year I’m guessing! 🙁

Right now I’m looking for a Prym knitting needle stockist around my town to see if they might order one for me along with their regular stock.
jerry kuo on April 7th, 2011

QUANZHOU LUOJIANG HONGSHUO MACHINERY CO.,LTD.,established in 1996,specializes in designing and producing all kinds of REL-TEX brand circular knitting machine and its accessories in China. We produce more than 800 sets of various of circular knitting machines per annum. Our main product includes high speed 4 track single jersey, double jersey interlock, double jersey rib, three thread fleece jersey, single & double terry knitting, single & double computerized jacquard, pattern wheel jacquard, pattern wheel rib mesh jacquard, single jersey open width, small circular knitting machines etc.
Gia on May 2nd, 2011

I received my 44 needle PRYM and love it. It’s the perfect size for hats and everything is working great after a dozen or more projects. I see that the International Innovations machines are now on Ebay.com for a lot cheaper than they were before and that looks pretty much the same as the PRYM.

I’d love to hear if anyone has tried the Addi. There’s a 22 needle one on Ebay.de for the equivalent of $120 Canadian. The Singer version is only $40 on Amazon and I keep wondering what makes the Addi worth the extra bucks. I know it has a row counter but is there more to it?
Carolina on June 11th, 2011

Hi. I leed to know how to buy a NSI International Innovations Knitting Machine on México, or USA. I leed phones numere, shows, or other information, can you help me?. Thanks
Audrey Winkler on July 18th, 2011

So many different circular knitting machines. I had no idea!
Ruddington Framework Knitters’ Museum shows the working and living conditions of framework Knitters in Victorian times. We also have a Griswold workshop with a number of circular knitting machines. Our school visits love this room as they all go home with their own knitted scarf (raw edges of course).
Visit the website and let us know what you think. Better still, come and see us.
admin on July 19th, 2011

thank you for the above comment.
here is a link to the Ruddington Framework Knitters’ Museum, which is in Nottingham, UK:
>> http://www.rfkm.org/aboutus.html
Plusea on September 9th, 2011

[…] Make your own >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=2108 Conductive yarns >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=1978 Spool knitters and circular knitting machines >> http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=1144 […]
Emma (Sanjosemom) on November 16th, 2011

A fantastic summary of circular knitting machines.
Thank you!
Travelinknit on December 10th, 2011

HI There, I couldn’t find a contact so I am writing here.
Interesting site.
Could I suggest you look on Bond-America.com for further info for knitting machines/ looms etc.
there they also have a couple of different knitters…. WYR/ Embellishment knitter/ and pocket knitter/ cool corder etc.
there are also some other needle threaders that you can see around.
Medhat on March 24th, 2012

Greeting
kindely, send offer offer of My Giant Knit Knit .
thanks
tara on April 16th, 2012

This site has some reviews of knitting machines. Based in the USA.
http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/knittingnancys.html
manish on August 27th, 2012

can i use this machine for copper wire
Sherry Bishop on October 9th, 2012

Can someone please tell me the best machine to knit
the tube of socks. I know they can’t do the foot. I
want to use stretchy sock yarn. Thanks
maria das graças vitor on October 12th, 2012

knitknit
hemraj on November 24th, 2012

dear sir,
how to order this machine and what is the price i am from india punjab
Ms.Moe on January 17th, 2013

I want to place an order for NSI International Innovations Knitting Machine
42 needles. I am from singapore. I want to know the price of the machine, shipping charges, time taking for delivery and any other charges?

Thanks
Phoo on January 21st, 2013

Dear sir

Please , I would like to know about the knitting machine 24 needles,

Price , Shipping ,Lead Time , I am Location Thailand

Regards,
Roxana on February 6th, 2013

I am interested in the machine Singer Spool knitter to knit a stretch
sensor to make hats and scarf, price, shipping, delivery time. I am in NS
Canada.

Regards,
abdelaziz eisa on February 7th, 2013

iam interested in the machine for making hats .types .price .shipping and delivery time .iam working in knitting technology .sudan univercity .sudan.
Rose Mary Futrell on March 6th, 2013

Where can I get some free patterns or ideas for the circular knitting machine from Nkok singer? I bought one but have no idea what it is capable of making? Help!!!
Amal Dutta on March 20th, 2013

Hi, I want to buy one PRYM 624170 Strickmuhle MAXI circular knitting machine.
Is this type of machines are available in INDIA?

I also want to buy Flat Hand Knitting Machine with similar plastic needles.
Can any one suggest the name of stores where it is available?
elvina karin on April 12th, 2013

can i buy it because it’s easily to use it
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