Incredible Sweater Machine
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| Bond Incredible Sweater Machine | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bond |
| Model | Incredible Sweater Machine |
| Gauge | Mid |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | Manual / Keyplates |
| Needles | 100 |
| Release Year | 1990s |
| Accessories | Keyplates (sizes 1-4), weights, cast-on combs, instruction book, project guide |
| Also Known As | ISM |
The Incredible Sweater Machine (commonly abbreviated as ISM) is a popular mid-gauge, plastic-bed knitting machine manufactured by Bond. Heavily marketed in North America via television infomercials in the 1990s, it aimed to make home knitting accessible and rapid. It features a bright green carriage and a light grey plastic bed.
Features & Specifications[edit]
- Tension Control: Uses Bond's signature keyplate system, where plastic inserts numbered 1 to 4 dictate stitch length, corresponding to hand-knitting needle sizes from US 6 to US 10.5.
- Yarn Capability: Knits worsted, aran, and bulky yarns smoothly. Lighter weight yarns can be knit using smaller keyplates or double-stranding.
- Modular Construction: The machine bed consists of interlocking plastic segments that can be extended by purchasing additional extension kits.
Accessories[edit]
- Extension Kits: Increases the standard 100-needle capacity (ideal for larger sizes or afghans).
- Bond Ribber: Attaches to the main bed for purl stitch and ribbing patterns.
- Keyplates: Standard sizes 1 through 4 are included.
Manuals and Documentation[edit]
- Bond Classic Manual (PDF) — The Incredible Sweater Machine shares the identical interlocking plastic needle bed, carriage rails, and keyplate stitch control mechanism as the Bond Classic. This manual is fully applicable for all setup, casting on, knitting, and patterning operations.
- Learning to Use Your Bond Sweater Machine (Video) — Digitized copy of the original VHS instruction video manual.