Brother KH 210

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.

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

• Gauge: 9.0mm (Bulky)
• Needles: 110
• Patterning: None (Manual)
• Pitch: 9mm

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.