6G Mid
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TH160
Mid-gauge 6 mm single-bed machine with manual patterning and built-in intarsia capability. Great mid-weight machine that bridges standard and bulky yarn ranges.
$1,109 Lead time: 12-14 weeks
Ships to Continental US only
Specifications
Gauge 6G (6mm)
Needle Bed 164 needles (44")
Yarn Range 800–2,000 YPP
Craft Yarn Council Standards 
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– Patterning manual
Weight 31 lbs
What this machine does well
- Mid-gauge (6 mm) expands yarn options
- Balanced between standard and bulky
- Handles mid-weight yarns well
- Simple operation
- Best for: Mid-weight sweaters, hats, scarves
What's Included
- Main knitting machine
- Standard accessories (tools, needles, weights)
Understanding Gauge
Machine gauge determines the spacing between needles and what yarn weights work best. A smaller gauge (like 4.5G) creates finer fabrics with thinner yarns, while a larger gauge (like 9G) handles bulky yarns for faster, chunkier knitting.
4.5G
4.5mm spacing
Standard
Fingering to DK
6G
6mm spacing
Mid
DK to Worsted
9G
9mm spacing
Bulky
Bulky to Super Bulky
Warranty
US Warranty: 90 Days labor on defects in materials and workmanship.