I'm so happy I learned long ago as an artist that cheaper alternatives are usually sub-standard and frustrating. My first knitting machine was the Addi King and have since added the Addi Professional. I make beanies and mittens to donate to the local women's shelter. I've been homeless and cold with a baby, and it sucked so now I'm just trying to help make a few lives warmer and happier despite the nasty South Dakota winters.
As a guy, I'm just nerding out over your setup. I just don't like acrylic stuff either. I had a cotton beany long time ago and just loved it and you can never find them in the store. I want to buy one of those Addi's and make me some stuff. Looks cool.
I love my addi so much. Yarn choice is so important. Mine loves Red Heart but others just hate it. I also use silicone ear plugs at the yarn guide to keep the fibers down. I enjoyed your video
Omgosh! I’ve been using my addi for a lil over a year and I love it! I hand knit and crochet a bunch of hats and I also use my addi so I can get enough done by Christmas. I never tried chunky yarn ( my addi hates Red heart worsted for some reason) I am going to try the chunky yarn now!!! TFS
I'm surprised it did well with the thick yarn. I may try it with that type next time. My machine does NOT like the jumbo yarn pack, or other thicker ones. It doesn't like some cotton yarns, either. But I have made lots of hats with the Sugar and Cream cotton before. I've had mine going on 4 years now. I recently got an electric motor that spins the needles around pretty fast, It really helps, because I have a bad wrist and turning that big flat handle causes a lot of pain to my wrist. Wish they had put a handle on like the Centro has.
Thank you! I have both machines and noticed cotton doesn't work on Sentro. So I didn't try it on my Addi's. I'll be trying as soon as I get home from vacation!
I was 50/50 about the Addi vs Sentro but after this review and the the fact that Addi does chunky yarn, which is my FAV, I got the Addi!! Thanks for the review! 🥳
I used a super chunky on it and it broke a needle. The tension may have been off, but it was catching all over the place and grinding the handle when turned. It was bad.
Hi Tori, just advising you haven't got your yarn placed correctly in the yarn holder. You need to slide the top of the yarn holder to the left, place your yarn in & slide that bit top back over it, I think that will help a little with your yarn but cotton I've heard is difficult to work with in these machines.
She did slide it over to the left. She just did it really fast, but she just didn't put the yarn all they way through the holder. Some people use just that little hole and others don't.
As a helper to prevent dropped stitches on the ends? That's brilliant! I don't have a lot of problems with panel knitting but this is a cool feature for sure.
@@thecraftygrrl They're more for being able to stop without going too far past where you want to knit. I like them because I don't always pay super close attention unless the machine makes me stop.
I have so many black sharpie marks on my sentro bumpers to help me stop in time and it was working but this is will def help ensure I don't get distracted and go too far.
I’m totally shocked about the chunky weight yarn! I’ve had mine for a few months and never even thought to try. I just assumed worsted weight was the thickest it could handle 🤯
I’m glad to see this machine works with cotton but I was wondering: have you ever knitted with other natural fibres? I live in New Zealand and we don’t tend to use as much acrylic as in the U.S. We have beautiful wools, such as merino blends. Has anyone used wool on their machine? ❣️🌹
I am in UK and in local shops they only have acrylic but I prefer wool. I can get it online but I like to see what I am buying. I do spin my own yarn but haven't for over a year due to major damage to my house in a storm. I will be glad to get back to spinning so I can use some for my Addi machine when it arrives.
@@lunasmum6869 Something to look forward to after some traumatic times. Best wishes. We’ve had shocking floods in NZ last month. You might have seen it on the news. It will take years to recover.
@@frans3474 Yes, saw the floods on TV. Shocking. The trouble is that every time we have heavy rain or wind I worry what is going to happen, I'm not over the effects yet, my house still looks like a disaster! Were you personally affected by the floods? I hope not.
I do many of my wearables with cotton like this project here: th-cam.com/video/t5fv8-pm-_Y/w-d-xo.html - the one drawback is that it often takes longer in the machine due to constant monitoring of the yarn but it is worth it in the end.
I'm so happy I learned long ago as an artist that cheaper alternatives are usually sub-standard and frustrating. My first knitting machine was the Addi King and have since added the Addi Professional. I make beanies and mittens to donate to the local women's shelter. I've been homeless and cold with a baby, and it sucked so now I'm just trying to help make a few lives warmer and happier despite the nasty South Dakota winters.
As a guy, I'm just nerding out over your setup. I just don't like acrylic stuff either. I had a cotton beany long time ago and just loved it and you can never find them in the store. I want to buy one of those Addi's and make me some stuff. Looks cool.
That’s a good idea about marking it. I’m going to put a tiny sticker there. Thank you
I love my addi so much. Yarn choice is so important. Mine loves Red Heart but others just hate it. I also use silicone ear plugs at the yarn guide to keep the fibers down. I enjoyed your video
Omgosh! I’ve been using my addi for a lil over a year and I love it! I hand knit and crochet a bunch of hats and I also use my addi so I can get enough done by Christmas. I never tried chunky yarn ( my addi hates Red heart worsted for some reason) I am going to try the chunky yarn now!!! TFS
I'm surprised it did well with the thick yarn. I may try it with that type next time. My machine does NOT like the jumbo yarn pack, or other thicker ones. It doesn't like some cotton yarns, either. But I have made lots of hats with the Sugar and Cream cotton before. I've had mine going on 4 years now. I recently got an electric motor that spins the needles around pretty fast, It really helps, because I have a bad wrist and turning that big flat handle causes a lot of pain to my wrist. Wish they had put a handle on like the Centro has.
I have the King Addi Express, it is fairly new to me. I have made two hats so far. I LOVE it. I can't wait to make more projects with it!!
Isn't it awesome! And the more you play with it, the more you'll love it. (There will be moments of frustration though but totally worth it!)
Thank you for sharing. 😊
That's awesome! What a deal too.
Thank you! I have both machines and noticed cotton doesn't work on Sentro. So I didn't try it on my Addi's. I'll be trying as soon as I get home from vacation!
I was 50/50 about the Addi vs Sentro but after this review and the the fact that Addi does chunky yarn, which is my FAV, I got the Addi!! Thanks for the review! 🥳
I really only use my Addi's at all these days and am so happy with how they've stood the test of time.
Small fishing weights on stitch markers spaced evenly works perfectly until project gets enough weight itself. I use 6 .25 ounce with wire loops.
Great tip!
I used a super chunky on it and it broke a needle. The tension may have been off, but it was catching all over the place and grinding the handle when turned. It was bad.
Hi Tori, just advising you haven't got your yarn placed correctly in the yarn holder. You need to slide the top of the yarn holder to the left, place your yarn in & slide that bit top back over it, I think that will help a little with your yarn but cotton I've heard is difficult to work with in these machines.
She did slide it over to the left. She just did it really fast, but she just didn't put the yarn all they way through the holder. Some people use just that little hole and others don't.
Thank you for this video! I just got my Addi and was hoping it would work for bulky yarn! I am going to try it with some that I have 😁
The stoppers are for panel knitting.
As a helper to prevent dropped stitches on the ends? That's brilliant! I don't have a lot of problems with panel knitting but this is a cool feature for sure.
@@thecraftygrrl They're more for being able to stop without going too far past where you want to knit. I like them because I don't always pay super close attention unless the machine makes me stop.
I have so many black sharpie marks on my sentro bumpers to help me stop in time and it was working but this is will def help ensure I don't get distracted and go too far.
Thanks for doing this experiment!!
Congratulations on your Addi. Looking forward to your future videos. Thank you for sharing your talents with us..❤
Thank you so much!
Is there a way to weave in some kind of abrasive in the cotton one to really make it scrub?
I like my addi and she doesn’t like every yarn so you will just have to try them. Acrylic works better to me. I love it ❤
Thanks for the video
Can you put a sponge inside it. like cut a round shape.
I just got the addi second hand looks like the used spare pins hoping no issues. Im going to make a scrubby now 😊. Thanks for showing.
Woohoo! So cool finding it second-hand. How did the scrubby go?
I’m totally shocked about the chunky weight yarn! I’ve had mine for a few months and never even thought to try. I just assumed worsted weight was the thickest it could handle 🤯
I was so happy with that discovery too!
@@thecraftygrrl What do you call a chunky? Is is what I would call a 12 or 14 ply? A 5 or 6 weight? Sorry about the silly questions 🌹❣
Can you test chenille
I’m glad to see this machine works with cotton but I was wondering: have you ever knitted with other natural fibres? I live in New Zealand and we don’t tend to use as much acrylic as in the U.S. We have beautiful wools, such as merino blends. Has anyone used wool on their machine? ❣️🌹
I have recently used wool and it totally worked too.
@@thecraftygrrl Thank you! 🌹❣
I am in UK and in local shops they only have acrylic but I prefer wool. I can get it online but I like to see what I am buying. I do spin my own yarn but haven't for over a year due to major damage to my house in a storm. I will be glad to get back to spinning so I can use some for my Addi machine when it arrives.
@@lunasmum6869 Something to look forward to after some traumatic times. Best wishes. We’ve had shocking floods in NZ last month. You might have seen it on the news. It will take years to recover.
@@frans3474 Yes, saw the floods on TV. Shocking. The trouble is that every time we have heavy rain or wind I worry what is going to happen, I'm not over the effects yet, my house still looks like a disaster! Were you personally affected by the floods? I hope not.
Here i was hoping the chunky yarn wouldn't work. Now i need an Addi!
Hahah...keep in mind it takes A LOT of finessing though.
Have you done any other videos making cotton projects? I’m hoping to get some inspiration!
I do many of my wearables with cotton like this project here: th-cam.com/video/t5fv8-pm-_Y/w-d-xo.html - the one drawback is that it often takes longer in the machine due to constant monitoring of the yarn but it is worth it in the end.
Will you get the attachment to motorize it
It's not something I'm into because I need to control the yarn at all times but totally see how helpful it could be for others.
Hello, can I buy the ADDI EXPRES machine with your discount coupon? I speak Spanish
Hi there, I don't actually have a discount coupon since I'm not sponsored by the company. You can find them on Amazon though.
I just got my addi and totally disappointed with it as yarn is a 4 weight is terrible unless it is very smooth yarn. I HAVE A REAL PROBLEM WITH IT.