Toyota KS-787
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| Toyota KS-787 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Model | KS-787 |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Type | Domestic |
| Patterning | 24 stitch punch card |
| Needles | 200 |
| Release Year | 1975 |
| Accessories | Separate Lace Carriage, Knit Tracer, table clamps, 24-stitch punch cards, transfer tools, claw weights |
| Also Known As | Elna KS787 |
The Toyota KS-787 is a standard-gauge punchcard knitting machine produced by Aisin Seiki (Toyota Group) in 1975.[1] It is historic as Toyota's first standard-gauge model to support standard 24-stitch punchcard patterning.
Features[edit]
- Patterning: Automatic needle selection using standard 24-stitch punchcards. It is capable of tuck, slip, fair-isle, and weaving.
- Motif Magic: Introduced Toyota's "Motif Magic" mechanism, allowing knitters to isolate a single pattern motif anywhere on the bed without using card masks.
- Knit-Tracer: Features a built-in slot for the Toyota K-20 Knit-Tracer sheet holder to track garment shaping visually.
- Lace Carriage: Requires a separate, dedicated lace carriage (included) to physically transfer stitches for lace knitting.
Compatibility[edit]
- Ribber: Compatible with the Toyota KR-501 and KR-506 ribbers.
Manuals and Documentation[edit]
- Toyota KS-787 Russian Manual (PDF)
- Toyota KS-787 English Manual (PDF)
- Toyota KS-787 English Manual Part 2 (PDF)