Artisan
| Artisan Artisan KH860 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Artisan |
| Model | Artisan KH860 |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | 24 stitch punch card |
| Needles | |
| Release Year | |
| Accessories | Ribber KR850, Universal Stand, Sponge Bar, Needles |
| Also Known As | Brother KH860 |
Artisan Knitting Machines are a brand of domestic knitting machines, primarily manufactured in China, known for producing models that are often clones or highly compatible with popular Japanese knitting machines, particularly those from Brother and Silver Reed. These machines and their parts are supplied by companies such as China Creation Group.[1]
Models[edit]
Artisan offers a range of knitting machines across different gauges:
- Artisan 245: A Standard Gauge machine, available with a ribbing attachment.[2][3]
- Artisan 70D: A Mid-Gauge machine.[2] The Artisan 70D+ is an updated version that typically includes its own stand and a ribbing attachment.[3]
- Artisan 260: A Bulky Gauge knitting machine, also available with a ribbing attachment.[3]
- Artisan KH860: A Standard Gauge punch card knitting machine. This model is a direct clone of the Brother KH860 and is compatible with its matching ribber, the Brother KR850.[3]
Parts and Accessories[edit]
Artisan machines are supported by a variety of parts and accessories, many of which are interchangeable with their Japanese counterparts. Common accessories include:
- Ribbing attachments (for various models)[3]
- Universal Knitting Machine stands, which are sturdy and designed to accommodate clamp-on machines like Artisan models, as well as Japanese machines.[3]
- Sponge bars and needles, with the Artisan 245 sponge bar being compatible with Silver Reed sponge bars.[3]
- Specific parts like the Ribber KR850 for the Artisan KH860.[3]
Manufacturers like China Creation Group supply a wide array of parts for Artisan machines, often listing them alongside parts for Brother and Silver Reed models, indicating broad compatibility.[1]