SilverKNIT vs SilverLINK

Unlike Brother machines, the Silver Reed 800 series electronic machines do not have built-in electronics. They rely on external devices for stitch patterning.

Originally, Silver Reed offered the EC1 / PE1 Pattern Controller combination , but these are no longer made.

Today, the SilverKNIT and SilverLINK devices are available for these machines.
Models SK550 SK560 SK580 SK830 SK840 SK860 SK890 LC580 AG50 SA-3E

Both of these devices connect your computer (with a USB connection) to your carriage (using a Curl Cord )
SilverKnit USB
  • Use with any graphics program (Stitch Painter, DesignaKnit, TXT, etc)

  • Stitch Pattern Variations (reverse, negative, double high etc) can be made using the included SilverKnit software

SilverLINK 5
  • Use with DesignaKnit only

  • Variations and edits are easiest using DAK


    • Purchase SilverLINK from Knit it Now