The hits just keep on comin'
This blog gets lots of Google hits for the Barbie Knit Hits Fashionmaker, which I wrote about back in April. Apparently this toy was a reissue of a Mattel knitting machine originally made in the 70's. You can see how they "Barbied it up" by making it pink and purple.
I just found one of the originals on eBay here. So, if you really want it, go bid! Be advised I have no affiliation with the seller or have bought anything from them either.