Brother KH-230
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| Brother KH-230 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Model | KH-230 |
| Gauge | Bulky |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | None (Manual) |
| Needles | 110 |
| Release Year | 1980s |
| Accessories | Cast-on combs, table clamps, needle selector combs, claw weights, transfer tools, carriage lock |
| Also Known As | KnitKing KH230 |
The Brother KH-230 is a standard metal-bed bulky gauge manual knitting machine manufactured by Brother and sold under both the Brother and KnitKing brands.[1] It features 110 needles spaced 9.0 mm apart, designed for thick worsted, bulky, and chunky yarns.
Features & Capabilities[edit]
- Gauge: 9.0 mm needle pitch (Bulky Gauge).
- Needle Bed: Heavy-duty metal bed containing 110 needles.
- Patterning: None (Manual / push-button patterning is absent). Needle selection for stitch styles (such as tuck and slip) is performed using hand-manipulation or double-sided selector combs (e.g., 1x1, 2x1, 3x1).
- Applications: Ideal for beginners due to its simplicity, and for experienced knitters seeking a reliable bulky bed for hand-manipulated textures like cables, ribs, and lace.
Compatible Accessories[edit]
- Ribber: The Brother KR-230 ribber bed connects to allow double-bed knitting.
- Color Changer: Compatible with Brother KRC double-bed color changers.
Manuals and Documentation[edit]
- Brother KH-230 User Manual (PDF)
- Brother KH-230 User Manual (French) (PDF)
- Brother KH-230 User Manual (German) (PDF)
- Brother KH-230 User Manual (Russian) (PDF)
- Brother KH-230 Service Manual (PDF)
- Brother KH-230 Instruction Manual (PDF)
- Brother KH-230 Parts List (PDF)