Last updated on September 26, 2026
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Ya’ll heard by now how hard it is to find replacement parts, especially needles, for Toyota knitting machines. So, why are Toyota knitting machines still so desirable? Is it worth buying a Toyota knitting machine? Should I really accept that vintage present out of my aunt/grandmother/neighbor attic?
A lot of users emphasize that Toyota machines with Simulknit are most desirable because no other Japanese or European manufacturer makes something as easily manageable as Toyota’s Simulknit. There is a stand-alone Simulknit kit (Toyota Simulknit K80), and some setups have built-in Simulknit. Setups of the knitting machine compatible with ribbers with model numbers 5XX do not need any additional attachments because the Simulknit function comes with those 5xx ribbers.
Toyota Simulknit K80 attachment can be fitted onto the Toyota KR460 ribber.
A lot of users mention how wonderful the lace-knitted fabric looks on Toyota. Most Toyota machines that offer lace-knitting capabilities come with a two-carriage system for lace. Toyota KS950 has a carriage with built-in lace-knitting capabilities. Toyota KS950 (same as Elna EK2400) with its matching ribbers are the most desirable machines from this maker.
Many emphasize the ease with which Toyota carriages slide across the needlebed.
Many are just in love with everything Toyota and will buy a second second-hand machine to keep for parts.
