Silver Reed LK-140
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| Silver Reed LK-140 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Silver Reed |
| Model | LK-140 |
| Gauge | Mid |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | None (Manual) |
| Needles | 110 |
| Release Year | 1980s |
| Accessories | Needle selector combs, cast-on combs, table clamps, claw weights |
| Also Known As | Studio LK140, Singer LK140 |
The Silver Reed LK-140 is a lightweight plastic-bed mid gauge manual knitting machine manufactured by Silver Reed. Spaced with a 6.5 mm needle pitch and 110 needles, it was designed as a portable entry-level machine for sport and worsted weight yarns.[1]
Features & Capabilities[edit]
- Plastic Needle Bed: Highly lightweight and portable due to its plastic bed construction.
- Needle Pitch: 6.5 mm pitch, optimal for sport, worsted, and DK weight yarns.
- Manual Needle Selection: Patterning is performed manually using needle selection combs.
- Precursor: Serves as the immediate predecessor to the highly popular Silver Reed LK-150.
Compatible Accessories[edit]
- The LK-140 is a single-bed machine and does not support a double-bed ribbing attachment.