Knitting machines have been popular since the 80s, when it was realized that with their help you can quickly create an original item. Today, such mechanisms have been improved, but many models are still popular. A striking example is the Neva-5 knitting machine, the instructions for use of which contain a precise description of the operation of the device. Thanks to a Soviet-made knitting machine, it is possible to carry out classic knitting, which has not gone out of fashion for a long time. The car was produced in the USSR, in the city of Leningrad, which was located on the Neva.
Specifications
"Neva-5", the instructions for which are included in the basic package, is a fairly simple mechanism, the operation of which can be mastered even by an inexperienced master or a novice. The fifth class machine has a polycarbonate needle bed, which ensures easy and smooth movement of the needles during operation. "Neva-5", the instructions for which were even issued in electronic version, have small overall dimensions and do not deteriorate from moisture during storage. Main technical parameters:
- Machine weight - 11 kg.
- Type of needles - reed.
- The working width of the needle bar is 1000 mm.
- The weave produced is a stockinette stitch.
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the advantages of this knitting device is its affordable price in comparison with foreign-made equipment. If any unit breaks down or parts wear out, spare parts can be easily purchased in stores that specialize in the sale of knitting machines and the Neva-5 Knitting Machine, the operating instructions for which contain a detailed description technical characteristics, performs only a few operations, and craftsmen have to finish many elements manually. Another significant disadvantage is that some elements of the machine are made of plastic.
In addition to the disadvantages, the Neva-5 knitting machine also has advantages, namely:
- The equipment is easy to set up;
- You can operate the knitting machine immediately after reading the instructions in detail.
- Using Soviet-made equipment, it is possible to create modern, beautiful things in record time (compared to hand knitting).
The equipment is not industrial. When purchasing a car, you need to check:
- Machine design integrity.
- Are there instructions (the Neva-5 knitting machine must be configured to work).
- Additional accessories.
Before carrying out the work process, you need to inspect the machine and, if necessary, lubricate the rubbing parts. The Neva-5 knitting machine, the instructions for which include a section on safety precautions, must be rigidly secured during the working process. Periodically, the machine must be cleaned of lint using a hard brush.
Main nodes and elements
Like all knitting or sewing equipment, "Neva-5" (knitting machine), the assembly instructions for which are included in the basic package, has such basic parts as:
- The needle bar along which the carriage moves. The pincushion consists of a rail, a screw, and a socket for a counter.
- A carriage containing a thread guide, control levers and a density regulator, a slide and a handle for convenient knitting.
- A cover for a knitting machine, on which are located: a socket for thread tension, a socket for accessories, a socket for pull combs, and a gasket.
- Thread guide block.
- Thread guide.
- Rack.
- Counter.
- Pull comb.
- Latch.
Assembly instructions
Before starting work, the equipment is unpacked and cleaned of dust. It is necessary to wipe the needle beds with a dry cloth, as well as the tool that is included in this package. The knitting machine is installed on the edge of the table using clamps (they fit into sockets). Assembly of the machine includes the following steps:
- Unpacking the tool, namely the clamp, carriage, handle, thread tension and thread guide, thread guide unit, counter and stand.
- Releasing the carriage.
- Installation of the meter.
- Setting (depending on the number and color of threads) the thread tensioner and thread guide.
- Mounting the handle on the carriage.
- Fixing the thread guide block.
- The grooves located on back wall carriage covers move to the upper position.
How to improve equipment
The Neva-5 knitting machine will be an excellent assistant for beginners who want to learn, through trial and error, how to create really high-quality items before purchasing expensive equipment. "Neva-5" will allow you to master the basics of knitting art, as well as quickly learn how to perform various classic weaving. Thanks to the knitting machine, you can create scarves, knitted scarves, sweaters and hats. Products can be decorated with openwork patterns, which are also formed on the Neva-5 device.
The universal design of the knitting machine allows, in addition to the purchased equipment, to easily transform it into a two-piece knitting machine. To do this, the master needs to equip the knitting mechanism with an additional attachment, thanks to which the possibilities of the knitting machine will become literally limitless.
A household knitting machine is still considered reliable to this day and is perfect for those who are interested in knitting not only hats and scarves, but also sweaters. The Neva-5 knitting machine, the instructions for which allow you to quickly master the mechanism, can be used both for single knitting of products and for mass production of knitted items. It is worth remembering that the quality of things also depends on the quality of the yarn used for knitting.
The thread feed system on the Neva 5 knitting machine is practically no different from other knitting machines. There is a groove on the row counter mounting bracket into which the lower end of the thread feeder stand with thread feed eyes and yarn tensioners is inserted. The thread coming from the skein is tucked into the input wire eyes of the thread feeder and then it is passed between the tensioner plates and brought into the output eye and then into the eye at the edge of the wire tensioner (string). The thread used for knitting is threaded into the thread guide on the carriage and the latch is closed. Attach the thread that is not currently being used to a special clamp in a taut state.
The carriage on Neva-5 has several paired levers, which are located on each side, by switching which you can control the operation of the needles. That is, when knitting patterns and complex drawings, it is necessary that the needles either knit a row or not. If the carriage moves from left to right, then use the levers on the right, and vice versa. This important point, it is preferable to master the control of the levers of a knitting machine of various patterns experimentally.
In short, all levers have 2 switching positions, indicated on the carriage body with a triangle and a circle.
The lever closest to you is switched in your direction (triangle) during operation, which means the needles are in the forward non-working position (FNP) - they knit, despite the fact that they are extended completely forward.
You need to know this when you have already mastered the Neva 5 knitting machine and decided to knit something more complex than a striped scarf. In the meantime, if you have little experience, take this into account.
So, if the front levers, on the contrary, are turned back (away from themselves), then the knitting machine does not knit the needles located in the PNP. That is, turn on the lever on the side where the carriage will move, and bring some of the needles forward until they stop, and these needles will not knit a row, but instead, broaches will form on them, but will not be dropped by loops. Actually, almost all carriages are built on this property interesting drawings and patterns made on a knitting machine. It is advisable to learn this well, then it will be easier for you to understand how knitting of any patterns occurs on a single-font machine, such as Neva 5.
Now about the next, distant lever. This lever is more important, because if its position is incorrect, you will not be able to knit even a prototype. The carriage will run idle over the needles, and you will spend a lot of time until you understand what’s going on.
If this lever is turned on towards you (triangle), then the needles in the working position (RP) knit, as they should, but if the lever is turned off in the position away from you (circle), then the needles in the working position (RP) do not knit.
It is worth repeating that if the carriage moves to the right, then use the levers on the right and vice versa.
If you need to put into work only part of the needles in the POP, then the lever remains in the “circle” position, the needles needed for knitting are manually transferred to the forward working position (FOP) and they will knit as the carriage passes.
If you need to knit only part of the needles standing in the RP (when knitting colored ornaments), then the far lever should also be in the “circle” position, and the needles needed for knitting should be transferred manually to the RP or to the PNP, but then this lever should be included in your side "triangle".
On the Neva 5 single-stitch knitting machine, in addition to the knit stitch (one side is knit stitches, the other is purl stitches), you can produce various weaves:
- patterns obtained by changing the knitting density
-due to the withdrawal of individual needles into the ZNP
- openwork patterns, using single-needle and multi-needle deckers for transferring loops
-relief (pressed) patterns and others.
I haven’t been to the land of masters for a long time. All because I bought myself a knitting machine. And on the very first day, during the learning process, I knitted socks. decorated with embroidery. :) I bought a machine, but didn’t have time to buy suitable threads. Thick yarn from old stocks was used. The machine didn't like it. I had to pull the carriage standing and with all my strength. Who knew that thinner yarn was needed. Then I scoured the Internet and read the instructions...
And this is a machine. I took it from my hands, but it was new. They had not used it before me, only the sample was tied up and put in the closet. The cover had to be removed from the carriage. The lever for switching the wedges is broken off, and the wedge itself does not return to its original position after knitting a row. It knits normally in one direction, but in order to knit in the other, the carriage had to be removed and adjusted. Now without a lid, this can be easily done with one finger without removing your hand from the handle. True, you often have to sweep the carriage with a brush. But these are minor things. It knits!
Well, I bought some yarn. Thin melange 500m/100g pure acrylic :). 500 grams for your turtleneck. But during the knitting process, she changed her mind and put together a dress for her daughter. kindergarten. It took one and a half skeins.
It was my husband who asked for socks for himself. I decided to try jacquard. I didn’t understand anything from the description and knitted it in my own way. I couldn't figure out the levers. I did this. She moved the necessary needles to the front non-working position and knitted them. And so on for each color and row. I was tired, but I finished it. Knitting false elastic two needles through one. The threads are thick. Thanks to the jacquard fabric, the socks turned out to be warm. And the false elastic allowed me to knit with thick yarn.
During a break between knitting, I assembled this beaded bonsai to order.
I bought as many as five skeins of melange yarn, but only used one and a half. I knitted a suit for my youngest daughter. I tried to knit openwork. I decided to take a break from jacquard for now, think carefully, and then try to figure it out again. The openwork on the blouse turned out to be very delicate (I apologize for the taffetalogy). I made a double blouse. The beret turned out to be too small. The entire costume took two skeins of yarn.
My daughter seemed to like it. Only the beret is too small :)
Well here from melange yarn I’m tired yet and haven’t had time to buy a new one. From old supplies and leftovers I knitted this little thing for my high chair. Crochet.
Now it will be warm to sit.
I couldn’t resist and bought myself some yarn with pompoms. I collected the cape for myself. I hung the loops on the machine needles and knitted them by hand. It took about half an hour to do everything.
Now I wear it at home. Warm and cozy. The pompoms are soft and pleasant to the touch.
Trying knitting mittens.
In this article we offer you brief instructions for operating the Neva 5 knitting machine and a description of the features of controlling the levers of the Neva-5 carriage. In other articles on the site dedicated to machine knitting, you can find general information, suitable for any knitting machines, including Neva 5, Neva 4, Neva 2. For example, how to form the initial row on a single-line knitting machine, including Neva-5, how to select and prepare yarn for knitting on a machine. A list of knitting defects and ways to eliminate them is provided, etc.
Video of the formation of the initial row on knitting machines. The most common method is to manually wrap the needles with yarn.
1. Thread supply system on the Neva 5 knitting machine
The yarn supply system on the Neva 5 knitting machine is practically no different from other single-circuit knitting machines. There is a groove on the row counter mounting bracket into which a thread feeder stand with thread feed eyes in the form of a long string is inserted. The bracket has yarn tensioners that look like the upper thread tensioner on a sewing machine.
The thread coming from the skein is tucked into the input wire eyes of the thread feeder and passed between the tensioner plates.
The position (inclination) of the string and the force of clamping the yarn by the tensioner plates determine the overall tension of the yarn fed into the carriage.
The thread is pulled from the middle of the ball and inserted into the thread holders, and then between the tensioner plates and into the wire eye located at the edge of the wire tensioner (string).
Next, the thread that will be used for knitting is threaded into the thread guide of the carriage and the thread guide latch is closed.
The thread that is not currently being used is attached in a taut state to a special clamp on the thread feeder stand.
The thread tension is adjusted by the thread feed tensioners. For thin threads, the tension needs to be increased; for thick threads, on the contrary, it needs to be loosened.
During operation of the knitting machine, the thread should be tensioned so that the string is inclined, approximately as shown in this figure. This mandatory conditions for knitting fabric of uniform density and preventing the appearance of a number of other knitting defects.
2. The carriage arms are designed for knitting patterns and weaves
The size of the loop (not to be confused with thread tension) is adjusted by an adjustment dial located in the center of the carriage. The larger the number, the longer the loop will be, and accordingly the knitting of the fabric will be more sparse.
Thread tension is adjusted by tensioners on the creel (see above).
The carriage of the Neva-5 knitting machine has several paired levers located on the left and right side carriages. By switching the position of these levers you can control the operation of the needles.
When knitting patterns and complex designs, it is necessary that the needles alternately participate in knitting the fabric, occupying one position or another (B-C-D).
This ensures the production of patterns and various press weaves.
If the carriage moves from left to right, then use the levers on the right, and vice versa.
It is quite difficult to understand the control of these levers from a book. It is preferable to learn their purpose through experience, making notes in a notebook. Moreover, two or three weeks will pass and you will again remember their purpose.
All levers of the carriage of the Neva 5 knitting machine have only 2 positions, indicated on the carriage body with a triangle and a circle.
3. Purpose of the carriage levers of the Neva-5 knitting machine
If the lever closest to you is switched in your direction (triangle) during operation, then the needles in the forward non-working position (FNP) will knit, despite the fact that they are extended fully forward. You will need to figure this out when you have already mastered the Neva 5 knitting machine and decided to knit something more complicated than a striped scarf. For now, if you have little experience, just take this into account.
So, if the front levers, on the contrary, are switched back (away from themselves), then the knitting machine does not knit with needles located in the PNP. That is, if you move some of the needles forward all the way towards you, while simultaneously turning on this lever on the side where the carriage will move, these needles will not knit a row. Instead of loops, broaches will form, but the loops will not be thrown off the needles.
Actually, almost all unusual designs and patterns made by a knitting machine are based on this feature of the needles. It is advisable to learn this well, then it will be easier for you to understand how knitting of press patterns occurs on a single-font machine, such as Neva-5.
Now about the next lever, far from you, but very important. If the position of this lever is incorrectly selected, then you will not be able to knit even a prototype. The carriage will run idle over the needles, and you will spend a lot of time until you understand what’s going on.
When this lever is turned in your direction (triangle), the needles in the working position (RP) will not knit, as they should. If the lever is turned off to the opposite position (circle), then the needles in the working position (RP), on the contrary, will knit.
It is worth repeating once again that if the carriage moves to the right, then use the levers on the right and vice versa. And if you are knitting not one row, but many rows, then simply turn on these levers at the same time.
If you need to put into work only part of the needles located in the PNP, then the lever remains in the “circle” position, the needles needed for knitting are manually transferred to the forward working position (FOP) and when passing the carriage they will knit the loops of the fabric.
If you need to use only part of the needles located in the RP (when knitting colored ornaments), then the far lever should also be in the “circle” position, and the needles needed for knitting should be moved manually to the RP or to the PNP. But, in this case, this lever should be turned on your “triangle” side.
No matter how hard you try to explain all this briefly, simply and clearly, you will not be able to do this with words. The best way understand and learn how to control the carriage levers, study this in practice. Try knitting a small experimental piece of fabric in one or another position of the carriage levers and needles, making notes in a notebook.
4. In addition to the stockinette stitch, other weaves can be made on Neva-5
On the Neva 5 single-stitch knitting machine, in addition to the knit stitch (one side is knit stitches, the other is purl stitches), you can produce various weaves, including complex colored patterns, openwork and press weaves. This is done by partially knitting loops, as well as partially selecting needles. But first, figure out how the Neva 5 performs a simple knitting stitch, study the purpose of the carriage levers and other features of the Neva-5 knitting machine.
5. Neva 5 is the “half” of a two-font machine
The Neva-5 knitting machine is the best solution for those who have decided to seriously master machine knitting. In order not to “break” an expensive and complex computer knitting machine for an inexperienced knitter, consider buying a Neva knitting machine. With this machine you can learn the basics machine knitting, learn how to perform various weaves. Moreover, the Neva knitting machine is quite easy to operate and the price of a used machine is very affordable, as well as spare parts for it.
In skillful hands, on a Neva-5 knitting machine you can knit not only scarves, but also complex types of patterns formed by changing the density of the fabric, patterns obtained by removing part of the needles into ZNP or PNP. On it you can make countless openwork patterns formed by transferring loops with a decker, and of course any types of press weaves.
An important feature of the Neva-5 knitting machine is that it can be easily converted into a two-piece knitting machine. True, for this you will need to purchase an additional attachment, but it is better to immediately buy a Neva-8 or Neva-11 knitting machine. These machines are double-font and are capable of knitting any patterns and weaves, including ribbed ones. And then the possibilities of the Neva 5 knitting machine will become limitless.
How the carriage is structured and works using the example of the Neva-5 knitting machine. Lubrication, maintenance and minor repairs of the carriage.
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An experienced knitter knows which knitting machine to buy. But for those just starting to learn this art, we advise you to think about simple and inexpensive models of knitting machines, such as Neva 5, Neva 4, maybe not even new, but in good condition.
The design of any single-font machine is practically no different from the design of the Neva 5 knitting machine. The difference lies only in the control of the carriage. Each model of knitting machine may have a different number of levers on the carriage, but all of them are intended only to control the needles while knitting a particular pattern.
The Toyota KS 858 knitting machine is superior to the Neva 5 in many respects. It has a block for installing punched cards, it works quieter and softer. This is a fairly reliable and comfortable knitting machine, but it has a drawback - you can only buy it used.
A knitting machine for those who have not tried knitting yet, but want to learn. Very simple machine, much simpler than even Neva 5. The range of its capabilities is limited, but knitting on an expensive “sophisticated” machine differs from the simple Severyanka only in the automation of needle selection operations. With the help of a decker and manual transfer of loops, you can make almost any pattern on Severyanka too.
A double-font knitting machine is a machine for professionals who know exactly why they need such a machine. The capabilities of the two-wheel drive vehicles Neva 8 and Neva 11 are almost limitless. Starting from a simple stockinette stitch to the most complex colored patterns and production double-sided elastic band. This knitting machine can do all this easily and quickly.
The Neva-5 hand knitting machine was quite popular among Soviet needlewomen and made it possible to dress the whole family in beautiful knitted patterns without leaving home. This was especially true in times of general shortages, when you could buy something warm and at the same time beautiful thing it was unreal.
A little history
Knitting machines "Neva-5" were produced at LMO named after. Karl Marx - one of the leading enterprises of the Ministry of Legislative and Pedagogical Machines, which was later renamed to PA "Vulcan". Until 1992, the quality of products was very high: the plant produced strong and durable samples, which were in high demand not only in the Soviet Union, but also in the countries of the former socialist camp.
However, from the mid-90s, after the start of widespread privatization of production, the quality of knitting machines began to decline sharply. In conditions of a growing crisis and a rapidly impoverished population, the manufacturer tried to reduce the cost of its products as much as possible and instead of metal components began to use elements made of cheap plastic. This caused a sharp drop in the quality of Neva-5 vehicles and, as a result, a noticeable drop in demand for the plant’s products.
In order to somehow save the situation, Vulcan specialists began production of the Ladoga-3 knitting machine, which was based on the Neva-5 model equipped with the Ladoga prefix.
In this regard, experienced craftswomen who have seen pre-perestroika models recommend purchasing machines manufactured before 1992 - which have high build quality and are marked with the State Quality Mark.
Today, the population still has in its hands a large number of copies of this legendary model, and many of them are actively used by home craftsmen, who knit not only hats and scarves with them, but also beautiful sweaters with a pattern.
Specifications
The single-font knitting machine "Neva-5" belongs to the fifth class and, unlike earlier models of this manufacturer, is equipped with a semi-automatic specialized carriage that ensures automatic threading on the needles. The carriage is equipped with control levers, a thread guide and a knitting density regulator. The movement of the carriage is carried out along a needle bar, which includes rails, a row of needles, a screw and a socket for a row counter.
The structure is closed on top with a lid with a socket for pull combs and a socket for accessories. In addition to the listed components, “Neva-5” is equipped with a thread guide block, thread guide, counter, pull comb and lock.
The model also includes a loop catcher capable of picking up loops, correcting defects and lifting elastic loops, and deckers necessary for transferring loops.
The machine is equipped with reed-type needles, weighs 11 kg and is capable of working with wool, cotton, wool blend and synthetic threads.
The height of the product is 100 cm, width – 175 cm, length – 1 m 23 cm. At the same time, the working width of the needle bed corresponds to 1 m, and the number of positions of the density regulator reaches 28. The machine creates a “weave stitch” weave and is capable of knitting 18 rows in 1 minute .
Advantages and disadvantages
Compared to modern high-tech and fully automated models equipped with modern computer software, Neva-5 looks quite antediluvian. However, many craftswomen are in no hurry to purchase innovative models and prefer it. This is due to a number of obvious advantages of Soviet technology, which, despite its advanced age, continues to function successfully.
- Neva-5 vehicles are different high quality Even before the crisis, assemblies were made from very reliable components. Thanks to this, many models have successfully survived to this day and operate without repair.
- The equipment of the unit is very easy to set up and does not go astray throughout the entire operating cycle.
- Thanks to the simplicity of the design, even beginning craftswomen can master machine knitting on the Neva-5.
- To thread the machine, just thread it through the thread tensioner and move the carriage. Then the equipment will lay the thread itself, without requiring operator intervention. This is the main advantage of this model over earlier Neva models, in which the thread had to be laid in each row.
- Thanks to the ability to install the needle in any of the 4 positions, knitting complex relief patterns and ornaments has been greatly simplified.
- The machine is equipped with a convenient row counter, which will not allow the operator to lose count and deviate from the knitting pattern.
- An equally significant advantage of the Soviet model is its price, which compares favorably with the cost of foreign equipment.
- The model has good maintainability and is compatible with most spare parts available in specialized stores and service centers.
- The Neva-5 bed is equipped on the sides with two folding slats with three grooves that serve to temporarily hold threads that are not involved in knitting. This is very convenient when making a multi-color ornament or pattern.
Among the disadvantages of the Neva-5 machines are noted low functionality, which is why you often have to “bring things to mind” manually. In addition, in later samples many parts are made of plastic, which negatively affects the quality of the machine.
Attention is also drawn to the inconvenient iron box, in which it is quite problematic to place the unit. This drawback is especially often pointed out by users who have dealt with more old model– “Nevay-2”, equipped with a convenient hard case.
In addition, “Neva-5” does not have plates on springs necessary for pulling the finished canvas, which are available on “Neva-2”. Their role is played by special weights that must be reweighed every 15-20 rows.
User manual
The single-stitch machine “Neva-5” is capable of knitting not only in stockinette stitch, when there are only knit stitches on one side and only purl stitches on the other. The machine can create patterns and openwork weaves, as well as perform multi-colored ornaments and pressed weaves. This becomes possible thanks to selective knitting of loops and manual involvement of needles in work, as well as changing the knitting density and moving individual needles to the rear or front non-working position. Openwork patterns are carried out thanks to the work of deckers, which serve to transfer loops.
In order to master all the techniques of knitting on a machine, you need to understand the role of the carriage levers and understand the principle of their operation. Knitting on the Neva-5 machine is a rather creative process that requires attentiveness and consists of several stages.
- So, before you start working, the machine needs to be assembled correctly. To do this, remove the machine from the packaging, install the row counter and mount the handle on the carriage.
- Next, install a skein of yarn. The thread coming from it is tucked into the eyes located on the thread feeder and passed between the tensioner plates. They determine the tension of the thread supplied to the carriage.
- Then the thread is inserted into the thread guide located on the carriage, and the thread guide latch is closed.
- The thread that is not currently involved in knitting is tensioned and secured to a special clamp located on the thread feeder stand.
The working thread must be well tensioned during knitting, otherwise the uniform density of the fabric will be disrupted and the item will turn out ugly.
Using the adjusting disk located in the center of the carriage, set right size loops, which determines the knitting density. The higher the number, the longer the loop will be and the thinner the fabric will be.
The Neva-5 carriage has paired levers located on both sides and designed to control the operation of the needles. Each of the levers has 2 positions, which are indicated by a triangle and a circle. When the carriage moves to the right, use the levers on the right, and vice versa. If you have to knit not one row, but several, then turn on both levers at the same time.
The operating principle of the lever is as follows: when it switches to a triangle, the needles occupying the working position (RP) do not knit, forming broaches instead of loops, but without throwing off loops. If the lever is on the “circle”, then the needles in the working position (RP) begin to knit. This feature of controlling needles using levers underlies the construction of drawings and patterns performed on the machine.
