Brother KH 210: Difference between revisions
Created page with "{{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 gau..." |
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|ReleaseYear=1970 | |ReleaseYear=1970 | ||
|Accessories= | |Accessories=Table Clamps, Needle Pusher, Cast-on Comb, 1x1 Transfer Tool | ||
|Aliases=Brother Chunky | |Aliases=Brother Chunky Manual | ||
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The '''Brother KH 210''' is a bulky gauge (9mm) knitting machine designed for heavy-weight | The '''Brother KH 210''' is a bulky gauge (9mm) manual knitting machine. Unlike its successors, it has no built-in patterning mechanism (no buttons or punchcards). It is designed for straightforward knitting of heavy-weight yarns, with any patterning requiring manual needle manipulation.<ref name="KH210Manual">"Brother KH 210 User Guide," Machine Knitting etc. [https://web.archive.org/web/2/https://machineknittingetc.com/brother-kh210-user-guide-guide.html accessed Feb 2026]</ref> | ||
== | == Operation == | ||
* ''' | Because the KH 210 is a manual machine, the carriage does not feature a patterning drum. | ||
* ''' | * '''Manual Patterning:''' To create textures like tuck or slip stitch, the knitter must manually pull specific needles forward into the "E" (Holding) or "D" position according to a chart. | ||
* ''' | * '''Simplicity:''' The lack of a patterning mechanism makes the carriage lighter and the machine significantly easier to maintain than the complex punchcard models. | ||
* ''' | * '''Ideal Use:''' It is best suited for plain bulky knits, ribbed fabrics (when paired with a ribber), or as a "workhorse" for hand-manipulated lace and cables. | ||
== Key Features == | |||
* '''9mm Bulky Gauge:''' Built to handle thick wool, chunky acrylics, and heavy roving yarns. | |||
* '''110 Needles:''' A standard width for bulky machines of this era, providing enough room for large sweaters. | |||
* '''Metal Bed:''' Extremely robust all-metal construction, typical of 1970s Brother engineering. | |||
== Technical Specifications == | == Technical Specifications == | ||
* '''Gauge:''' | * '''Gauge:''' 9.0mm (Bulky) | ||
* '''Needles:''' 110 | * '''Needles:''' 110 | ||
* '''Patterning | * '''Patterning:''' None (Manual) | ||
* '''Pitch:''' 9mm | * '''Pitch:''' 9mm | ||
== Maintenance == | == Maintenance == | ||
* ''' | * '''Sponge Bar:''' As with all Brother machines, a fresh bulky-gauge sponge bar is essential. | ||
* ''' | * '''Lubrication:''' Because there are no complex selection gears, maintenance is limited to keeping the needle bed and carriage tracks clean and lightly oiled with high-quality sewing machine oil. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Brother Knitting Machines]] | [[Category:Brother Knitting Machines]] | ||
[[Category:Bulky Gauge Knitting Machines]] | [[Category:Bulky Gauge Knitting Machines]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Manual Knitting Machines]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:47, 7 February 2026
| Brother KH 210 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Model | KH 210 |
| Gauge | Bulky |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | None |
| Needles | 110 |
| Release Year | 1970 |
| Accessories | Table Clamps, Needle Pusher, Cast-on Comb, 1x1 Transfer Tool |
| Also Known As | Brother Chunky Manual |
The Brother KH 210 is a bulky gauge (9mm) manual knitting machine. Unlike its successors, it has no built-in patterning mechanism (no buttons or punchcards). It is designed for straightforward knitting of heavy-weight yarns, with any patterning requiring manual needle manipulation.[1]
Operation[edit]
Because the KH 210 is a manual machine, the carriage does not feature a patterning drum.
- Manual Patterning: To create textures like tuck or slip stitch, the knitter must manually pull specific needles forward into the "E" (Holding) or "D" position according to a chart.
- Simplicity: The lack of a patterning mechanism makes the carriage lighter and the machine significantly easier to maintain than the complex punchcard models.
- Ideal Use: It is best suited for plain bulky knits, ribbed fabrics (when paired with a ribber), or as a "workhorse" for hand-manipulated lace and cables.
Key Features[edit]
- 9mm Bulky Gauge: Built to handle thick wool, chunky acrylics, and heavy roving yarns.
- 110 Needles: A standard width for bulky machines of this era, providing enough room for large sweaters.
- Metal Bed: Extremely robust all-metal construction, typical of 1970s Brother engineering.
Technical Specifications[edit]
- Gauge: 9.0mm (Bulky)
- Needles: 110
- Patterning: None (Manual)
- Pitch: 9mm
Maintenance[edit]
- Sponge Bar: As with all Brother machines, a fresh bulky-gauge sponge bar is essential.
- Lubrication: Because there are no complex selection gears, maintenance is limited to keeping the needle bed and carriage tracks clean and lightly oiled with high-quality sewing machine oil.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Brother KH 210 User Guide," Machine Knitting etc. accessed Feb 2026