HI Lee Ann,
*** Quoting Lee Ann Hamm to Theresa Turnbull dated 08-14-97 ***
>   œAre knitting machines very expensive in the States?Over here in 
> Canada,they
>   œwant an arm and a leg....thats why I stick with "hand" knitting!!;-)
> 
> About how much do they run in Canada?  I never have owned one, but I
> know a lady who does and *I think* they run anywhere from $100 to $300
> dollars or so, depending on what kind you get and how big it is,
> ectera.  Hope this info helps. :-)
I have owned a knitting machine for years and I paid much more for my machine 
that $300.00. I was more like $1000.00! ... and it is a very good 
machine but also very basic... it is not eletronic or computerized... but 
does support punch card patterns and has a beautiful stitch... I have a 
Brother's Knitting Machine... I would have to look up the model number to be 
able to tell you much more right now... I have had it now for about 10 
years... and it continues to get quite a work out from time to time... 
especially around the holidays... 
  Since I started quilting a few years ago though I have not done as much 
knitting either by hand or machine.  And of course my RS'ing has taken over 
the place of crocheting and needle punching.
 None of these goodies are ever very far from me on a daily basis so I can 
definitly pick up any of these goodies any time I want without a problem!
 As far as knitting machines go... I know that the prices for good machines 
continue to go up... and the pricing is as diverse as it is for sewing 
machines... so much depends on what you are getting... 
 Hope this helps a bit.
Julia
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