Editing Brother KH 210

{{Machine
|ModelName=KH 210
|Manufacturer=Brother
|Gauge=Bulky
|Type=Domestic
|Patterning=12 stitch punch card
|Needles=110
|ReleaseYear=1970
|Accessories=Lace Carriage (Manual), Table Clamps, 12-Stitch Punch Cards
|Aliases=Brother Chunky 12
}}

The '''Brother KH 210''' is a bulky gauge (9mm) knitting machine designed for heavy-weight and chunky yarns. It is distinguished by its use of a 12-stitch punch card patterning mechanism, a feature it shares with the standard gauge [[Brother KH 800]].<ref name="KH210Manual">"Brother KH 210 Instruction Manual," Machine Knitting etc. [https://web.archive.org/web/2/https://machineknittingetc.com/brother-kh210-user-guide.html accessed Feb 2026]</ref>

== Features ==
* '''9mm Bulky Gauge:''' The wide needle spacing allows for the use of bulky, aran, and some roving-style yarns that cannot be processed on standard gauge machines.
* '''12-Stitch Patterning:''' Uses the early 12-stitch punch card system. While this provides automatic selection for tuck, slip, and fair isle, the cards are not compatible with the later 24-stitch standard found on the KH 260.
* '''Metal Needle Bed:''' Features 110 heavy-duty needles. Like other machines of this era, the bed is built with high-quality steel and lacks the plastic components found in later hobbyist bulky models.<ref>Newton, Eileen. ''The Machine Knitting Book'', 1974.</ref>
* '''Manual Lace:''' While a lace carriage exists for this model, it is a manual transfer carriage, meaning the knitter must engage with the patterning system more actively than on later "fashion lace" models.

== Technical Specifications ==
* '''Gauge:''' 9mm (Bulky)
* '''Needles:''' 110
* '''Patterning Width:''' 12 stitches
* '''Pitch:''' 9mm

== Maintenance ==
* '''Card Reader Cleaning:''' Similar to the KH 800, the 12-stitch reader mechanism is prone to seizing due to old oil. If the card does not advance or needles do not select, a flush with an electronics-safe degreaser is often required.
* '''Sponge Bar:''' Requires a bulky-specific sponge bar. Using a standard gauge sponge bar will not provide enough pressure to hold the larger bulky needles in place.<ref>"Bulky Machine Restoration Tips," KnitFactoryImpl, 2025.</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Brother Knitting Machines]]
[[Category:Bulky Gauge Knitting Machines]]
[[Category:12-Stitch Punchcard Machines]]