Addi addiExpress Kingsize Knitting Machine

Have a cheaper version of a circular knitting machine that works ok, but this one is perfect, it doesn’t move when the clamps are on, it looks and feels sturdier and the build in row counter is appreciated. It knits smoothly and quietly, Knitting panels is much easier on this machine. Overall really happy with this purchase. 😀 Would definitely recommend, especially since they have come down in price.

I deliberated for such a long time as to whether to buy this or not. I read so many reviews over time for this and other makes. I have a friend who bought one of these quite a while ago, so it came highly recommended. However, I still wasn't persuaded enough due to the difference in cost. I almost bought a different one but decided to just go for this in the end. I obviously can't do a comparison, but what I can do is tell you how I'm loving this Addi Express. It is so easy to use. It feels sturdy and comes with optional clamps to temporarily secure it to the table during use. I leave it out secured to one of the tables in my craft room, so can easily use it whenever. What I would say is that not all yarn is equal and will not behave in the same way even if it's the same weight. Take your time, especially 'casting on' and for first couple rows. Make sure there are no missed stitches and then you're good to go. Some yarn just does what it's supposed to do straight away, but others need an eye on them to begin with. One tip I can give you is, if you find that the yarn is bouncing off during cast on, put a clothes peg on the long cast on tail to give it a bit of weight to hold it down gently to help keep it in place. The machine is a work horse and so far, I've tried DK, Aran and Chunky weight. Although pricey compared with others, I think I'm going to work it hard and hopefully it will last a long time. It's definitely helping to get a lot more charity knits out in super quick time.

Well constructed easy to put together out of the box. Went on YouTube to see how to use it and get ideas on how to use it to its full potential. I have tried to use it for flat work and not in the round. It's not too bad I did drop a few stitches at the start and end of the rows and feel that a bit more thought from me and maybe some crochet stitches may be needed to tidy up the end product when making scarves. I find that it tries to curl in on itself if not. I havent tried making any flat pieces yet to join together into a poncho or blankets etc. To be fair I have been to busy experimenting with different wool thicknesses to see how they perform and what they can produce in the round. I have had a great time pushing this machine to its limits in that respect and have produced a great variety of hats and neck warmers. Down side I am left handed and would have liked the option to have the handle on the left hand side so that I can see the row counter at the same time. Instead I have had to conform to the right handed way of life! Wish there was a way of being able to adjust the tension so that I could use a finer wool to make baby hats. I have got the smaller version of this machine and that is too small for that purpose so I have had to learn to use a circular needle to make baby hats. If anyone from Addi are listening could they make a machine that was between the 2 sizes available or 1 that had some sort of adjustment mechanism. Pity they can not make one that is in between the 2 sizes

Pricey but worth it. Makes the Sentro look like a kids toy.

This knitting machine was very easy to put together when it arrived and is far sturdier than other types on the market. I was impressed immediately by the fact that it is so easy to attach it to a table, with a real firmness that you need when you are using the machine at full speed. It felt secure and there was no chance of the machine sliding around or slipping. The Addi machine is a real improvment from other machines I've used because of how well it knits, as there are far fewer dropped stiches and you are less likely to make mistakes due to the security of its design. It functions perfectly. In terms of value for money - this is a difficult issue. At this price, there are other models that do a very similar job for much less. However, if you are making woollen items a lot, perhaps as a business etc then the Addi is a better, more reliable choice. It's not a toy like some other brands, so it's a wise investment for those taking knitting seriously.

Great knitting machine, easy to use.

I bought it for knitting some scarfs and hats. You need a few hours of practice ( at least me) but the result is beautiful. The machine itself is not a fancy one but it does the job graciously! It comes with some instructions that weren't very useful for me. I watched one of the youtube videos and the knitting machine is very easy to use. I am very pleased. I totally recommend it!

Well made and knits lovely but if you're wanting to use mainly for hats then this is too small for adult sizes. Be better off getting a Sentro for the extra 2 needles.

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.

Thanks for the fast shipping of a great product.