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Silver Reed SK-160

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Silver Reed SK-160
Manufacturer Silver Reed
Model SK-160
Gauge Mid
Type Domestic
Patterning 24 stitch punch card
Needles 150
Release Year 1990s
Accessories Table clamps, 24-stitch punch cards, transfer tools, claw weights, carriage lock, yarn tension mast
Also Known As Studio 160, Singer 160


The Silver Reed SK-160 (also branded as Studio 160) is a metal-bed mid gauge punchcard knitting machine manufactured by Silver Reed. It features 150 needles spaced 6.5 mm apart.[1]

Features & Capabilities[edit]

  • Gauge: 6.5 mm needle pitch (Mid Gauge) with a 150-needle bed.
  • Patterning: Standard 24-stitch repeat punchcards.
  • Stitch Styles: Supports tuck, slip, fair-isle, weaving, and lace.
  • Bed Design: Sturdy metal bed frame designed to handle medium-weight sport, worsted, and DK weight yarns.

Compatible Accessories[edit]

  • Ribber: Connects to the mid-gauge ribber bed SR-860.


Manuals and Documentation[edit]

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