Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Regretta Machine (Circular Knitting Machine) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by insomnike, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Regretta Machine (Circular Knitting Machine) 3D printable model by insomnike

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Regretta Machine (Circular Knitting Machine)

Source: Thingiverse by insomnike

The Regretta Machine (Circular Knitting Machine) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by insomnike. This is the current work-in-progress Regretta Machine, as demo-ed at Maker Faire Ottawa 2018. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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160 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-04 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: knitting, knitting machines, yarn

About this model

This is the current work-in-progress Regretta Machine, as demo-ed at Maker Faire Ottawa 2018. If you want to print the manual version, when you raise an lower the needles yourself, you will need to print one each of: "Outer" "Inner Top" (with or without holes -- the holes are used to mount the inner top to a table if you're driving the machine mechanically). "Inner Bottom" And twelve of "Triangle". If you want to try the mechanical version, you can also print one of "Bump" and ... figure out something to drive it because that part isn't designed yet. Any models related to "Carriage" are old designs, and are just included for completeness. You'll need some machine knitting needles. A box of 50 is about C$12 on AliExpress -- though they will probably take a while to arrive, depending on wher…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Regretta Machine (Circular Knitting Machine) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by insomnike.
Who made this model?: Designed by insomnike, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.