Addi Express King Size Knitting Machine, 46 Needle Round Loom with Row Counter and Hand Crank, Black, 17.7 Inch Flat Panel Width

Very satisfied with this Addi after experiencing a big disappointment with another brand. Works well with many different brands and types of yarn. I had bought the other brand's 48 needle for a Christmas gift for a disabled friend that turned out to be big disappointment. The cheaper brand machine dropped stitches and very few yarns would work. It no longer was functional after making 6 hats. This Addi is everything the other brand fails at. Knitting machines should be fun and not frustrating and Addi comes through. Good quality and smooth operation. There is no binding and popping like I experienced on the other brand. Well over 20 hats and still going strong. The only negative I would say is the tensioner gets in the say when casting on and the tensioner does not always keep equal tension. I plan on ordering an aftermarket tensioner for the Addi. Highly recommend you spend the extra money for the Addi. You won't be disappointed.

This machine is an absolutely great tool for making stockinette tubes quickly and easily! I had mixed feelings about whether or not to purchase this thing based on negative reviews I had been reading. I have to say that I am extremely impressed, and it has been worth every dollar spent. They even throw in extra needles in case any break, although I can't even think how you would break one, they're that sturdy. The circumference of a finished beanie in Caron - Simply Soft (doubled for warmth) is big enough to fit a child to medium-sized adult head with a little wiggle room. My boyfriend has a large noggin and he can squeeze into one of the hats, but it isn't very comfortable. A finished tube, laid flat and unstretched, is close to six to eight inches wide, depending on the yarn used. The most important advice I can give you is to choose the RIGHT YARN for the machine. I have used a wide variety of weights and fibers and here is what I think are the best choices: 1. Worsted Weight - Caron Simply Soft. I can't say enough about how great the Addi Express works with this yarn. I've made scarves, hats, and blanket panels and they turn out great. Not a dropped or twisted stitch to be seen with more than 800 rows on the longest piece I've knit. I cast on and just crank the handle, most of the time I just watch TV and mindlessly knit, that's how dependable the combination is! 2. Worsted Weight - Lion Bran Vanna's Choice. Very occasionally the machine doesn't quite catch a full stitch and splits the yarn on a needle, but it has never been a huge problem as long as I keep an eye out and have a crochet hook handy. 3. Worsted Weight - SMOOTH wool yarns. If your yarn is boucle, plied loosely, or splits easily, you will not get a good fabric out of this machine. Wool blends have worked amazing for me, but I have yet to try any of my higher-end wools on it for fear of ruining them. I would stick to acrylics until you're comfortable with how the machine works. Bulky yarn will not work well at all, you'll end up with a stiff chunky fabric that is a pain to keep on the needles. I haven't experimented with smaller weight yarns either, but your fabric will obviously turn out lacier than worsted. I have no idea why, but Red Heart Super Saver absolutely kills this machine. I've tried many combinations, and I am constantly dropping stitches when using this brand, and the machine makes a terrible clicking noise. It's baby melter yarn, so I can't say I'm disappointed, I just would have loved to mindlessly crank out tubes of the stuff for charity scarves since I have a lot of it sitting around. All-in-all, I'm pleased with this purchase, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid starter machine with a relatively low cost compared to professional machines of the same size.

There are purchases that sit politely on a shelf, waiting for “someday.” And then there are purchases that change the temperature of a room the minute you unbox them—suddenly you’re making things of heirloom quality. The Addi Express King Size Knitting Machine is absolutely the latter. It turns yarn into knitted creations with an almost ridiculous ease. What took me hours of steady, careful work becomes a smooth rhythm—crank, watch it build, feel that little spark instantly. It’s not just faster; it’s more inviting. It makes starting less intimidating and finishing more likely, which—if you’re a maker—might be the highest compliment. The machine itself, while plastic, feels sturdy and well-made; and once you get the hang of it, it’s genuinely fun. Like, lose-track-of-time fun. I’ve made beanies, panels, and pieces for projects that would’ve been “nice in theory” before this. Now they’re on my needles (or rather, on my crank) and becoming real. A few things I love: • Speed without feeling sloppy — it still produces clean, satisfying stitches. • Big capacity — the king size isn’t kidding; it opens up larger projects and more flexibility. • Instant gratification — perfect for gifts, quick makes, and those moments when you need a win. Is there a learning curve? Sure—like anything worth owning. But it’s the kind of learning curve that rewards you quickly, and once you’re in the groove, it feels like having a tiny textile factory at your fingertips. (Read through the manual that comes with it. The tips section is a game changer!) Bottom line: I’d give it 10 stars if I could. If you’ve been dreaming about making more (and actually finishing what you start), this machine is a joy.

I am having a lot of fun working with this Addie knitting machine. I have made some very good hats. I have also made some bad hats bc it is part of learning what kind of yarn to use and getting used to the machine. It works well and very predictable. The parts are strong that I never had a touch of breakdown yet. I recommend it bc there is a lot you can do with it and grow into making fancy patterns and it's fun and quick.

Worked to make 3 beanies out of some fairly thick 100% wool yarn. It wasn’t perfect though, I’m not sure if it’s that I was using thick yarn, though from what I could tell this machine is supposed to handle even thicker but I had quite a bit of loud popping noises I believe was the gear skipping teeth, so that worried me but it did work. Not that hard to figure out after watching a YouTube video. Overall I’m happy with the finished beanies but not too confident in its durability and that it’s going to hold up with time. The last beanies took about 45 minutes all together so it’s pretty fast to use. I’d still recommend!

Great machine once I figured out what I was actually doing. There was definitely a bit of a learning curve even after I watched videos on how to do setup and make some projexts. I started using my Addi two days ago. I watched a YouTube video for the setup and started a hat. My first attempt had a lot of dropped stitches and was pretty terrible. Watched some more tutorials on specific projects and slowed down so I could manually fix all the dropped stitches. At this point, I felt resigned to a couple of dropped stitches a row which was still a heck of a lot faster than hand knitting. Eventually, I had a bit of a Eureka moment and managed to get the tension right for the yarn I was using (between exactly where to slot the yarn and where I placed my guiding hand). After that, I powered through 80 rows with no more dropped stitches. TLDR adjusting tension for the specific yarn seems to fix the dropped stitch issue. UPDATE: Had the machine for a while now and it's holding up well. I think the best thing about this machine is that it made me a way better knitter. For some reason, fixing dropped stitches allowed me to understand how yarn is actually connected in a knit pattern. Have made a lot of hats and infinity scarves. Overall a great machine for larger items. I wouldn't try and plan to use this for anything with patterns or intricate designs.

Bom dia. Para mim está sendo mais difícil manusear a máquina. Assistindo mais vídeos e treinamento, vou conseguir. Precisaria de um livro de receitas em português. Obrigada.

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The Addi Kingsize is brilliant. It’s easy to use and there’s plenty of videos online to learn the basics. My 10 year old can make a beanie from scratch with no help needed. I also bought the accompanying Addi book ‘Winding instead of Knitting’ to learn some new patterns but I can’t make sense of the instructions (I’m not experienced at regular knitting/ crochet). I’ll stick to online tutorials.