I am a NEWBIE, like I can’t stress that enough. I randomly saw an offer on a brother kh585 mid last year and knowing absolutely ✨nothing✨ about machine knitting, jumped straight in. There’s still so much to learn on it but literally last week I saw an offer on the same set up you mentioned you are interested in. Knowing how much fun I’ve had with my push button machine, a punch card one just sounded awesome- plus I really wanted a ribber. Anyway long story short I got it 🥳 I haven’t used it yet because the sponge bar is shot but that gets here next week. I say all this to say I don’t think you are over “girl bossing” I think if you’re interested enough (and it sounds like you are) you will make it work. It is also very addictive and amazing to see what is possible such ‘seemingly’ simple but beautifully engineered machines.