Common models of knitting machines can be divided into several series based on their application and knitting methods, covering household, industrial, and special-purpose equipment.

Common Models Classified by Application

Household Knitting Machines

LK150: A representative model of the Happy Knitting Machine brand, with a 6.5 gauge, suitable for most hand-knitting yarns (corresponding to knitting needles size 6-11). Includes video tutorials, suitable for beginners.

Brother Household Knitting Machines: A Japanese brand, available in single-needle bed and double-needle bed models, supporting various stitches such as ribbing, jacquard, and embossing. Widely used for home sweater making.

Industrial Knitting Machines

Circular Knitting Machines (also known as "large circular knitting machines"): Used to produce tubular knitted fabrics. Common models are classified by machine size (E) and tubular diameter, such as E16~E32, tubular diameter 14~35 inches, with some high-end models reaching E90, 60-inch tubular diameter. Flat Knitting Machines: Used for the production of fine knitted garments such as wool sweaters and cashmere sweaters. They are available in hand-cranked, electric, and computerized types. One-line computerized flat knitting machines can achieve fully automated knitting from yarn to finished garment, eliminating the need for sewing.

Specialty Knitting Machines

Fully Automatic Chain Link Fence Knitting Machines: Used for metal wire mesh processing. Common models include:

Double Wire Fully Automatic Chain Link Fence Machine: Mesh size range 25mm–100mm, suitable for metal wire diameter 1.5mm–5.0mm, production efficiency up to 240~260 square meters per hour.

Monofilament Fully Automatic Chain Link Fence Machine: Suitable for single-wire knitting, with a simpler structure, suitable for small to medium-scale production.