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Brother KR 830

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Brother Brother KR 830
Manufacturer Brother
Model / Name Brother KR 830
Type Ribbing Bed (Standard Gauge)
Compatibility Brother KH-820 to KH-894, KH-910 to KH-970
Release Year 1980s


The Brother KR 830 is a standard-gauge (4.5 mm pitch) ribbing attachment designed for Brother flatbed metal knitting machines. It adds a front needle bed with 200 needles, allowing the knitter to perform double-bed knitting techniques automatically.

Features & Capabilities[edit]

  • Stitch Variety: Enables automatic 1x1 rib, 2x2 rib, English rib, fisherman's rib, and full needle rib.
  • Circular & U-Knitting: Allows for knitting tubular fabric (such as seamless socks and sleeves) and U-shaped flat panels.
  • Double Jacquard: When paired with a patterning main carriage, it can knit double-bed jacquard colorwork with a clean, floatless back.

Accessories Included[edit]

  • Main ribber carriage with linking arm.
  • Left and right mounting brackets and clamps.
  • Standard cast-on combs (large and small).
  • Ribber weights (large claw weights and hanger weights).
  • Plating yarn feeder attachment.


Manuals and Documentation[edit]

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