The Silver Reed SK840 is a 4.5 mm standard‑gauge electronic knitting machine, engineered for precision, reliability, and professional‑quality results. With 200 needles and a robust metal bed, it is ideal for creating fine to medium‑weight knitted fabrics using 3‑ply and 4‑ply yarns. Its electronic capabilities open the door to advanced patterning, custom garment design, and high‑speed production.

(Please Note: DesignaKnit 9 software and silverlink cable required for pattern knitting, this machine does not take punchcards)

Key Features

Standard gauge (4.5 mm needle pitch) for smooth, fine fabrics
200‑needle metal bed for wide garment pieces and consistent stitch formation
Electronic patterning for complex designs including:
- Fair Isle
- Tuck stitch
- Slip stitch
- Punch lace
- Weaving
- Plating
- Single motifs
High knitting speed with Silver Reed’s precision carriage system
Durable construction designed for long‑term, stable performance

Computer & Software Integration

The SK840 becomes a powerful digital‑knitting system when paired with:

SilverLink 5 (pattern transfer interface)
DesignaKnit 8 or 9 (Windows‑based software)

Together, these allow you to:

Upload and knit custom stitch patterns
Convert images into knit designs
Create garment shapes and technical panels
Knit multi‑colour, textured, and lace patterns with ease

Compatible Accessories

The SK840 is part of the Silver Reed Modular Electronic Knitting System, meaning it can be expanded with optional components:

SRP60N Ribber – converts the machine into a 400‑needle double‑bed system for ribs, double jacquard, plating, tubular knitting, and more
LC580 Lace Carriage – for automatic lace knitting
AG24 Intarsia Carriage – for free‑colour intarsia work

Typical inclusions:

Accessory box
Table clamps
Transfer tools (1‑2, 1‑3, 2‑3)
Carriage connection cable
Point cams, needle cams, contour feeding cam
Needle pusher
Spare needles
Latch tool & tapestry needle
Cast‑on threads
Cleaning brush & machine oil
Claw weights
Yarn separators (“spoons”)
Built‑in row counter

Ideal For

Fashion designers
Textile students
Small‑scale production studios
Serious hobby knitters
Anyone wanting professional‑grade, fine‑gauge knitted fabric

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