Silver Reed KR 7
| Silver Reed KR-7 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Silver Reed |
| Model / Name | KR-7 |
| Type | Knit Radar |
| Compatibility | Silver Reed F270, F370, HK100, LK100, MEMOII400, SK101, SK103, SK105, SK106, SK120, SK150, SK150MOD150, SK151, SK155, SK210, SK250, SK260, SK270, SK280, SK301, SK302, SK303, SK305, SK310, SK312, SK313/Singer Cardomatic 313, SK321, SK322, SK323, SK324, SK326, SK327, SK328, SK329, SK360, SK4500, SK500, SK550, SK560, SK561, SK580, SK588, SK600, SK700, SK8, SK840, SK888, SK890 |
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The Silver Reed KR-7 Knitradar is an advanced accessory designed for Silver Reed machine knitting machines, as well as those marketed under the Studio, Singer, KnitMaster, and Empisal brands. It serves as a crucial tool for knitters to accurately follow garment shapes and patterns, ensuring precise shaping and consistent results. The KR-7 is an updated version of the earlier KR-6 Knitradar, offering broad compatibility with a wide range of Silver Reed knitting machines.
Functionality and Features[edit]
The Knitradar system allows knitters to trace a full-scale drawing of a garment piece directly onto the Knitradar's transparent sheet. As knitting progresses, the Knitradar guides the knitter on when and where to make increases or decreases, ensuring the knitted fabric perfectly matches the drawn pattern. This eliminates the need for constant counting and manual calculations, simplifying the process of shaping complex garments.
Key features include:
- Ability to follow full-scale garment patterns.
- Guidance for accurate shaping, including increases and decreases.
- Enhanced precision for consistent garment sizing.
- Broad compatibility with numerous Silver Reed and rebranded machines.
Setup and Operation[edit]
The Silver Reed KR-7 Knitradar typically attaches to the knitting machine bed or carriage area, allowing the knitter to easily view the pattern and the knitting in progress. A stylus or tracing arm follows the outline of the drawn pattern, while a corresponding indicator on the Knitradar shows the knitter the current row and stitch count relative to the pattern. This visual guidance ensures that shaping is performed at the correct points, resulting in a perfectly formed garment piece. Specific installation and operation details are provided in the accessory's user manual.
Machine Compatibility[edit]
The Silver Reed KR-7 Knitradar boasts extensive compatibility with a vast array of Silver Reed knitting machines, including those sold under the brand names Studio, Singer, KnitMaster, and Empisal. This broad compatibility makes it a versatile accessory for many machine knitters.
Compatible models include:
- Silver Reed F270
- Silver Reed F370
- Silver Reed HK100
- Silver Reed LK100
- Silver Reed MEMOII400
- Silver Reed SK101
- Silver Reed SK103
- Silver Reed SK105
- Silver Reed SK106
- Silver Reed SK120
- Silver Reed SK150
- Silver Reed SK150MOD150
- Silver Reed SK151
- Silver Reed SK155
- Silver Reed SK210
- Silver Reed SK250
- Silver Reed SK260
- Silver Reed SK270
- Silver Reed SK280
- Silver Reed SK301
- Silver Reed SK302
- Silver Reed SK303
- Silver Reed SK305
- Silver Reed SK310
- Silver Reed SK312
- Silver Reed SK313 (also known as Singer Cardomatic 313)
- Silver Reed SK321
- Silver Reed SK322
- Silver Reed SK323
- Silver Reed SK324
- Silver Reed SK326
- Silver Reed SK327
- Silver Reed SK328
- Silver Reed SK329
- Silver Reed SK360
- Silver Reed SK4500
- Silver Reed SK500
- Silver Reed SK550
- Silver Reed SK560
- Silver Reed SK561
- Silver Reed SK580
- Silver Reed SK588
- Silver Reed SK600
- Silver Reed SK700
- Silver Reed SK8
- Silver Reed SK840
- Silver Reed SK888
- Silver Reed SK890
Manuals and Resources[edit]
User manuals and service guides for the Silver Reed KR-7 Knitradar are essential resources for proper installation, operation, and maintenance. These manuals often contain detailed instructions and diagrams to help knitters maximize the utility of this accessory.