Addi Express Knitting Machine

Love this machine! I originally bought this to make socks for my mom. I loved being able to pick out the softest, warmest, beautiful yarns and create them with love. It was so easy and fast, that I started making them for myself and then for other family members. There are so. many YouTube videos that give all kinds of tips and ideas that I found myself spending hours learning new and creative ways to make things. What a joy it is to get results so quickly and feel productive.

love this addi.. trick is to NOT use redheart yarn. what you can make is endless so easy to use grwat quality

Works as described. My sister loves it.

Item arrived before expected time and as described. I got the bigger version for christmas and had to have this little guy. I absolutely LOVE this machine. It is the perfect size to make socks and scarves for kids. I am currently in the process of making a blanket with it. It is easy to use once you understand how to cast on. I highly recommend this product

Unfortunately, my return window for this item passed by 2 weeks, and though I was interested in an exchange, I was told it wouldn’t be possible. After an unavoidable delay on my end, once I tried this small Addi I discovered it had issues that included inconsistent snagging of yarn, and extremely tight needle action, to the point that I expected needle breakage to occur as I cranked carefully. I have the Addi Express King and haven’t had any issues. I so hoped this would provide the same experience and was surprised when it didn’t. I’ll try another small Addi at my expense because I believe this defect is not the norm. I’ll also pay more attention to the return window date.

This is pretty easy to work with. The instructions are very simple and the option of being able to not only do rounds, but to have it to stop to do "flat panels" is a major plus.You have to work with it to get used to how it operates and discover the speed for the yarn, so you don't drop any stiches.It does a nice job, all the stiches are even and with the flip of the little switch on the side, you can do the flat (square) panels. That will take a touch of practice and learning the individual machines speed for the type of yarn you will be using.I have both the King size and this one, of which they both operate the exact same. I highly recommend this for your projects, but I also want to stress, you must practice with it and get the feel of how it operates, before you make any final projects.As with everything, you must experiment with it before you have exactly what you hope to accomplish with it. The small one is large enough to do scarves or baby caps and small flat panels, but if you want to use this, straight from the knitter, for an adult size knitted hat, it won't fit an adult head with this diameter. What you can do is, run the lengths through for an adult head and then put them side by side to crochet or knit together.The King size Addi, this will most definitely fit an adult head and still give you some flexibility with your cap. It is also fabulous for making sleeves to sweaters, if you want to do sweaters, with the sleeves fitting the arms with a loose or roomy fit. This small unit will do very well for socks, baby clothes (sleeves) or multi-tube scarves.These units are not cheap made and the quality of the design is well thought out.But, once again, before you make a final judgement on how it works, play with it for a bit to see what the individual unit does and determine the speed to turn the handle, as the thickness of your yarn will make all the difference on the speed of turning it.It does take patience to get the hang of it, but once you do, you will use it all the time. I also use the flat bed knitters, that you mount to a table and slide back and forth, so I'm experienced in what works and doesn't with these kinds of knitting units.Patience is the key to make it work exactly the way you want it too.Thanks.

My first machine broke after about 5 uses, the handle popped tight off. I started a return immediately, and had a new one in 2 days! I started out simple…pumpkins. Made about 40 and felt so good about them I gave them as gifts. Moved on to the sitting angel and have made 3 of those so far. I’m now working on a possum. I love this machine! I don’t know which is more fun, making things or shopping for yarn! While it works great, I’m always a bit worried about the handle breaking again. And, I really wish there was an alternative securing option. The only place I’ve found that works best is my kitchen counter, and I’m constantly having to move it. I already have the 46 pin in my wish list!!!

Such a great machine, not built like some of the toy like machines. Yes, it’s made of plastic, but high grade plastic. Strong and durable. If you watch the YouTube videos out there, you will learn how to make this machine a little workhorse. I use the 22 pin mostly (but not all) for scrubby’s out of red heart scrubby yarn. (hint, 23 rows start to finish. About 5 minutes, start to finish.) What ever project you are working on, remember the starting row or cast on row, make sure the tension is not to tight. I tried the Sentro and it failed miserably. Tried this machine an fell in love. Did I mention that this is my 2nd one! Not because the first wore out. But because I hated packing up to take to RV. Now have one at home and RV.