Brother KH-300
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| Brother KH-300 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Model | KH-300 |
| Gauge | Standard (4.5mm) |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | Manual |
| Needles | 200 |
| Release Year | 1950s |
| Accessories | Sinker plate, row counter, table clamps, cast-on combs |
| Also Known As | Knitking KH-300 |
The Brother KH-300 is an early, vintage standard-gauge domestic knitting machine manufactured in Japan by Brother during the late 1950s. It is one of the earliest models in the Brother lineup, featuring a completely manual bed with no built-in patterning automation.
Design and Operation[edit]
- Manual Needle Selection: The KH-300 has no pushbuttons, patterning drums, or punchcard readers. To create textures (such as tuck, slip, or lace) or colorwork (Fair Isle), the knitter must select and manipulate needles manually by hand or using selector combs.
- Steel Needle Bed: Equipped with 200 steel latch needles spaced at a 4.5mm pitch, defining the standard gauge that Brother maintained for decades.
- Folding Wings: Features the classic early-generation metal frame with folding bed extensions, allowing the machine to be folded and packed into a compact metal carrying case.
Manuals and Documentation[edit]
Because of its age, original documentation for the KH-300 is rare. Users often refer to documentation for other early manual Brother models:
- For manuals, see the archives on Machine Knitting etc. or Needles of Steel.