LC2 Lace Carriage for Silver Reed SK280 knitting machine
(For the SK840 knitting machine, the lace carriage model # is LC580 )
The Silver Reed LC2 Lace Carriage is a specialized attachment designed for creating lace patterns on Silver Reed SK280 standard gauge knitting machines. Comes with a selection of pattern cards and additional weights. It simplifies the process of knitting single transfer lace, fashion lace, and other intricate lace designs.
Key Features:
- Designed for the SK280 Silver Reed Standard Gauge Machine.
- Automatic Stitch Transfers – Moves stitches to adjacent needles to form lace patterns without manual manipulation.
- Supports Various Lace Types – Enables fine lace, fashion lace, and transfer lace techniques.
- Easy to Use – Simply set the lace pattern and move the LC2 carriage across the bed.
How It Works:
- Prepare the Machine – Insert a punchcard designed for lace.
- Attach the LC2 Carriage – Replaces the standard carriage when knitting lace.
- Run the Carriage – The LC2 transfers stitches according to the pattern.
- Knit with the Main Carriage – Once the lace transfers are complete, use the main carriage to knit rows.
Who Should Use It?
- Machine knitters wanting to create delicate lace designs with ease.
- Users of Silver Reed SK280.
- Those interested in fashion lace, mesh lace, and fine lace techniques.
What Come with?
- Carriage
- 3 Wide Claw Weights
- 6 Edge Pins
- Lace Punch Card Sampler set of 10
NOTE:
- Instructions for using the LC2 Lace Carriage are on page 82 of the SK280 knitting machine instruction book.