The predecessor of the 18E Crochet Machine was first patented in 1877, and since then Merrow has been refining and perfecting the machine's engineering and performance. The 18E produces a beautifully flat and uniform finish on heavy materials such as wool and fleece, and the 18E stitch is the standard when it comes to decorative blanket edging.
Primarily used for blankets, the Merrow 18E can be used to finish a variety of articles with a decorative crochet edge. It is built on Merrow's cam-driven architecture and uses the latch hook system pioneered by Merrow's founding father, J.B. Merrow. The 18E is a timeless piece of machinery that continues to set the standard into the 21st century.
The Merrow Flat Crochet Stitch is a 1/2" single thread stitch that is used to finish blankets or other heavy garments. Merrow was the inventor of the mechanized crochet stitch and has been perfecting its quality and appearance throughout its 120 year history.
- SPEED: 1000-1400
- STITCH WIDTH: 1/2"
- MATERIAL: Wool, Heavy Fleece
The Merrow 18A is an adapted version of the 18E, the original mechanized crochet sewing machine. It sews a 1/2" rolled crochet edge using a single thread. The 18A is equipped with a specially designed guide that rolls material within the stitch formation and works seamlessly with Merrow's cam-driven architecture to apply a consistently beautiful crochet stitch.
The rolled crochet stitch of the 18A is a timeless decorative edge that has been the accent of choice on blankets and other garments for decades. It sews at speeds between 1000 and 1400 RPM, making it suitable for production environments, and its durability and serviceability mean it will run consistently with very little downtime.
The Merrow Rolled Crochet Stitch is a 1/2" single thread stitch that is used to finish thick fleece blankets and other garments. Merrow was the inventor of the mechanized crochet stitch (the 18E) and has been perfecting its quality and appearance throughout its 120 year history.
- SPEED: 1000-1400
- STITCH WIDTH: 1/2"
- MATERIAL: Fleece, Thick Material
The MG-3D is a version of one of Merrow's MG Class Hemming Machines that has been modified for use on woven blankets. The MG-3D sews a standard 1/4" seam which can be modified according to application requirements, and it sews a unique stitch that is slightly smaller and tighter in appearance from the traditional Merrow Crochet.
The MG-3D decorative edge is a functional stitch that covers jagged ends and hides loose fibers, and any of its three threads can be varied in color to add further accent. At 1/4" in width, the MG-3D stitch is frequently applied to smaller blankets such as throws and afghans which can be overwhelmed by larger crochet stitches.
The Merrow Overedge Seam for Woven Blankets is a versatile stitch that adds detail to woven blankets. It is a 1/4" wide stitch that is distinctly different from a crochet stitch, yet adds a timeless homespun feel.
- SPEED: 5500 SPM
- STITCH WIDTH: 1/4"
- MATERIAL: Woven Wool
