Stitch Size/Tension Comparison Charts [ ] Note that this is not a definitive chart and is only intended to provide approximate equivalents between different machine brands. As such, they should only be used as a starting point.
Standard Gauge Machines[1] [ ]
Superba
Passap/Pfaff
Jones/Brother
Knitmaster
Toyota
1
1
0
0
0
1 1/2
1
0
0
0
2
1 1/2
1 to 1••
1 to 1••
1 to 1••
2 1/2
1 1/2
1 to 2
1 to 2
1 to 2
3
2
2
2
2
3 1/2 to 4
2 1/2
2 to 3
2 to 3
2 to 3
4
2 1/2 to 3
2 to 3••
2 to 3
2 to 3
4 1/2
3 1/2 to 4 1/2
3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4
5
4 to 4 1/2
4 to 4•
4 to 4•
4 to 4•
5 1/2 to 6
4 1/2
4 to 5
4 to 5
4 to 5
6
4 1/2 to 5
5
5
5
6 1/2 to 7
5 to 5 1/2
5 to 5••
5 to 5••
5 to 5••
7
5 to 6
6 to 6••
6 to 6••
6 to 6••
7 1/2
5 1/2 to 6 1/2
6 to 7
6 to 7
6 to 7
8
6 to 6 1/2
6 to 7••
6 to 7••
6 to 7••
8 1/2
6 to 7
6 to 7••
6 to 7••
6 to 7••
9
7
8 to 9
8 to 9
8 to 9
9 1/2 to 10
7 to 7 1/2
8• to 9•
8• to 9•
8• to 9•
10 1/2
7 to 8
8• to 9•
8• to 9•
8• to 9•
11
7 to 8
9• to 9••
9• to 9••
9• to 9••
11 1/2
7 1/2 to 8
9• to 10
9• to 10
9• to 10
12
8
10 to 10••
10 to 10••
10 to 10••
Feature Comparison [ ] Standard Gauge Machines[1] [ ]
Superba
Passap/Pfaff
Jones/Brother
Knitmaster
Toyota
Circular Key
CX CX
No equivalent, see pattern settings
Cam lever to C on laster models, older models same as Jones/Brother
Same as Jones/Brother
Cancel or Slip Key
No equivalent for cancel. BX and pushers for slip
Plain button cancels cams, but stockinette still knits; part buttons for slip
No equivalent for cancel; cam lever to S for slip
Plain button for cancel; empty for slip
Needle Return Levers
No equivalent but BX and pushers used for hold
Holding cam lever
Russel levers
Partial knitting
Jacquard Button
No equivalent BX, AX, HX etc. used for jacquard with pushers
MC Button in combination with Change Knob on single bed; Part Buttons on double bed
No equivalent Cam Lever to fairisle on single bed; slip or XXX on double bed
Fairisle Switch in combination with Knit Levers or use Simulknit
Needle Selection Buttons
No equivalent A B C D E F H used in combination with X and pushers in 1x1 setting
KR Change Knobs on KR850 is identical; embedded commands on newer electronics
No equivalent
No equivalent
Bed Space Selection Lever
No equivalent
Spacing increased 2mm using Bracket Levers
No equivalent
No equivalent
Pitch Lever
No equivalent
No equivalent
No equivalent
No equivalent
Racking Lever
Racking Handle
Racking Handle
Swing/Racking Handle
Racking Handle
Intermediary Lever
No equivalent Racking Handle up
Half Pitch Lever
Half Pitch Lever
Half Pitch Lever
Bed Position Levers
Bed Lowering Knob
Bracket Lever
Drop Lever
Drop Lever
Reverser Switch (2310, 600)
No equivalent
Button 6 910 Negative
No 1 Button RH Light N1C for pattern
No equivalent
Row Repeat Switch (2310, 600)
No equivalent; Deco Unit on 0
Button 4 = Button 7 = xxx 910
N1C Button 3 down
No equivalent electronic; punch card feed lever
Row Advance Stop (2310, 600)
No equivalent; Deco Unit on 0
No equivalent; 910 = RR Button
No equivalent
No equivalent electronic; punch card feed lever for repeat
Card Advance/Return Switch (2310)
No equivalent
RR returns card; CF feeds card forward
Method 1,2,3 of Card Return
Card feeding dial
600 +1/F Buttons
No equivalent
M Button plus numeral buttons
N1C
No equivalent
References [ ]
↑ 1.0 1.1 LeWarre, George. The French Electronic Knitting Machine Dictionary. Longmead, Shaftesbury, Dorset: Blackmore, 1986. Print.