Making a Hat on the Addi Express King Knitting Machine

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Making a Hat on the Addi Express King Knitting Machine

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3 жыл бұрын

I recently acquired an Addi Express King Knitting Machine and I’ve been making tons of projects! Watch to see what I’ve been making, then I’ll show you how to knit a basic hat on the machine.
*Skip to hat knitting at 2:30
You can knit in the round or flat on the Addi Express King; this 46-needle machine makes it easy to create knitted tubes or panels quickly. This machine is the perfect size to knit hats for a child or adult using worsted weight yarn.
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@annwithaplan9766 2 жыл бұрын

You're braver than me, haha. I only cast off one at a time because sometimes I'll lose some of the stitches. I've had my machine for some time and enjoy making hats for charity and family/friends. I went to visit my aging mother over a year ago and took my machine with me in the suitcase haha. She would send me down to the local yarn shop with some $ and tell me to get more yarn, as I'd been making hats for the local cancer center and women's shelter. By the time I left I'd made about 150 hats.

@jengeigley 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing!!!!

@oceanside88 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you 💖

@ihesharema Жыл бұрын

That’s beautiful! I know they were grateful for your hats 🥰

@DmitriKoslov1 Жыл бұрын

@@jengeigley HI! You do amazing work, and you're the first person I've seen who uses machines. I inherited an old Knit King from my grandmother, but have absolutely no idea how to make it do anything at all. Do you have any videos or other resources you could share that would help me get started with this? Thanks in advance! Keep up the great work!

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

@@DmitriKoslov1 Hi! Check out this playlist - super helpful! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJdjeNWA2LGUhHU.html

@judicovey9835 5 ай бұрын

I just purchased an Addi for myself. I know nothing about knitting. I have been searching KZfaq for a beginner’s tutorial and finally came across yours. This video is by far the absolute best I have found!! Thank you for helping a newbie!

@JenGeigleyKnits 5 ай бұрын

aww - that is so good to hear! (I hope to make more addi videos soon - thanks for watching!)

@jeicarc8709 Жыл бұрын

I'm very new to knitting machines and just got my addi for christmas! Going to attempt making this today 😁

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

Yay! You can do it!

@cranberry420 Жыл бұрын

My machine came maybe 30 minutes ago, and I'm already on row 59! I get to make so many hats for charity with this! Thank you so much for the tutorial!

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

that is AWESOME - it's so exciting!

@mehchocolate1257 Жыл бұрын

@@JenGeigleyKnits did you get that from Amazon

@nancyrainey9453 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Considering buying a machine. I get a lot of hat requests from friends and this would save lots of time gGreat demo.

@JenGeigleyKnits 7 ай бұрын

yes - it's a great time saver!

@65angel 2 жыл бұрын

I bought me a Addi knitting machine express n I was looking to making hat and I found yours and it looks like it be pretty easy so I am gonna try and do it and see how it comes out I’ll show you a picture of it when I’m done thanks for a wonderful video and easy it looks like😊

@mantan9400 Жыл бұрын

I just got this Addi Machine and I just noticed it is made in Germany. It is a quality machine. You will not be disappointed. That is all I will say right now . Wow.

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

Love mine too! It's really held up over time.

@DiannaAtherton Жыл бұрын

Love your choice of colors on hats and especially scarfs. Very nice. You have inspired me.

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and glad you’re inspired!

@memmcdermott6755 8 ай бұрын

I sure wish you would bring your camera closer. I can't see what you are doing.

@Katheverett 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is so cool! With just 30 mins spent on the hat, you could do duplicate stitch or embroidery to make it personal. Impressive!

@JenGeigleyKnits 3 жыл бұрын

So true - you can add a pom pom, you can do stripes ... so many great ideas!

@shonaaitken7635 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great beginner tutorial. I think it might have also been useful to see what the hat looks like when it is being worn.

@valeriet4459 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a new subscriber. Great tutorial. Also thanks for giving the row count to make the hat. Now no guessing for a new addi maker..😎

@sassegranny4700 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. Such great instructions. I plan to knit for the Charity at my church.

@susanwagner1745 Жыл бұрын

I am so grateful for this wonderful tutorial! I am a crocheter, but wanted a quicker way to make hats! Thanks to you I have already made two and I just got my Addi yesterday as a Christmas gift!!! 💕

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

Oh yay - have fun!!

@denisemmathis2321 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such clear instructions on binding off and the important tip about keeping the yarn-holder closed while turning the machine- that's not in them manual or other video tutorials I've watched.

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I hope to make more knitting machine videos this year - so fun. :)

@georgeschoonmaker5939 Жыл бұрын

Finished making my first hat following your instructions. Turned out nice, but I think I was holding the yarn tension too tight because the hat would fit a youth but not an adult, unless they had a small head. Thought I did well for my first attempt.

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

That’s great! Certain yarns I’ve used turn out a bit tighter than others too .. and yes, your tension could be tight. I joined a Facebook group for machine knitters and they recommend trying Soft and Sleek / Yarn Bee and Caron Super Soft. (I personally like using wool or wool blend yarns but am curious to try different things to see what works best.)

@rainingrabbitz 10 ай бұрын

Thabk you!!!!! First hat finished with your video!

@JenGeigleyKnits 10 ай бұрын

awesome - happy to hear it!!

@carolscrazycrochetmore5093 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the great tutorial!, just got my machine and this really helps. 💚😊💚😊

@ethancreed7636 3 жыл бұрын

i know it's kind of off topic but does anybody know a good site to stream new movies online?

@eduardozayn3735 3 жыл бұрын

@Ethan Creed flixportal =)

@ethancreed7636 3 жыл бұрын

@Eduardo Zayn thanks, I signed up and it seems to work =) I really appreciate it!

@eduardozayn3735 3 жыл бұрын

@Ethan Creed Happy to help xD

@TumaTime 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much thinking about getting one of these all the best to you

@katedaly6107 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome! Love it!

@JenGeigleyKnits 3 жыл бұрын

great - thanks! it's super fun.

@Rebelmusedesign 7 ай бұрын

I have one of these but have only made leg warmers and striped scarves so far…..have to try the hats!

@JenGeigleyKnits 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! - I've done scarves but never legwarmers. Fun!

@DavidKapa 3 жыл бұрын

This is just SO COOL! I’m gonna get one lol 👍🏽

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

it's a lot of fun!

@georgeschoonmaker5939 Жыл бұрын

The hat that you made is that an adult size only, or can it be for a youth? Nice hat, very easy to follow instructions. Just received my Addi express today, and ready to make some hats.

@jeanniel.holder3310 Ай бұрын

That is beautiful. Do you have a pattern where a hole is in the back for a ponytail? My daughter-in-law wears a long ponytail🎉

@JenGeigleyKnits Ай бұрын

I do not, but I've seen that one around!

@roseannegibson3343 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@evansmathenge3638 5 ай бұрын

I like it good job

@rebeccadees2300 2 жыл бұрын

I have this addi and have made several hats and scarves for Christmas gifts last year. How many rows do you make per color for a reversable hat for an adult?

@cherylhuestis1674 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Love how you explain very clearly. I am seriously thinking about purchasing Addi express king knitting machine in the near future. Please send me any videos you have available Thank you, Cheryl

@ireneneumann1760 25 күн бұрын

These hats are beautiful I was planning to do for a church charity but I don’t know how to do a 2 color hat do you have a videos with instructions? Thanks

@JenGeigleyKnits 25 күн бұрын

I will make one!

@nancymatyasovsky 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I was riveted!!

@sabuai1 6 ай бұрын

😊🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🤗 Thank 💐 you So ❤️ 😊so💐much for showing ❤and explaining instructions ❤in such a easy way as I have learning difficulties sometimes I find 😒bit hard to follow instructions but you have gone so easy can't wait 😀 for morning will be giving a ago and will try again for Making my 1st ever hat. 🎩. If I know where you lived I would ❤️ love to make my very 1st hat 👒 for you ❤thank you

@JenGeigleyKnits 6 ай бұрын

oh great - so glad it was helpful! good luck!

@lynhaynes1619 10 ай бұрын

I'm thinking of purchasing the machine but im concerned about rhe hand cranking and not sure if it causes wrist or arm issues with repetitive motion. I'm older and don't want carpal tunnel or arthritis. Do you find it tiring and stressful for your hand and arm?

@JenGeigleyKnits 10 ай бұрын

It can get tiring after awhile, but I take breaks. Luckily, you can stop at any point and pick up where you left off. There are also 3D printed cranker attachments online that you can use with a drill, but there’s no guarantees they won’t break your machine. (But lots of people use them!)

@krystallove100 2 күн бұрын

For contrasting colors what row do to color change?

@tugceayval8453 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Is it possible to make another type of stitch like rob stitch?

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure rib is possible on this machine (but I could be wrong!)

@mzjazz5737 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I ordered and received my Addi and was up til 2 am and made a hat ( yeah). I crochet hat but never this fast and I love it, I drop some stitches so I’m going to have to take it slower. My question is “how do I make the 2 color hats?

@JenGeigleyKnits 6 күн бұрын

yay - it's pretty fun! (and with practice, you'll drop less stitches.) you can try cranking 45 rounds of the first color, switching colors, then do 45 more rounds in a second color, then 45 more in the first color to get a two-color hat.

@mzjazz5737 6 күн бұрын

@@JenGeigleyKnits Thank you so much!

@cc83jc85 Жыл бұрын

Hello ! I've only had my machine for 1 week, so I am watching/learning so much! Did you mention how many rows did you make with this beanie? I've heard around 55-60 for an adult, then again for the inside, is that correct? Thanks for you help. Marietta, Brisbane

@ymm424 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my Addi a few years now but put it aside. Just felt the urge to use it and came across your video...but your image shows that you made it with two colors. Since you mad e it 120 rows, I imagine you changed the color maybe at around???? row 40 and then again at row 80? Would love to know. Thanks

@femkebrants3089 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the video, I have a small beanie in the end, don't know what went wrong 🤷‍♀️

@lisamills1962 Жыл бұрын

Do I need to know how to crochet or knit by hand before buying this machine? I do want to make blankets, scarves.and hats but never knitted or crocheted.

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

A little bit of hand knitting knowledge/experience might be helpful but it’s probably not necessary.

@adriennebeason9943 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Please do more addivids ...

@jeremyfuentes9859 Жыл бұрын

Question. What weight size is best for knitting beanies? I have an Addi Express King. I usually use a 4 medium yarn weight but my beanies feel super tight on big headed people like myself. Any suggestions? I try my best to descrease my tension as i crank the knob but i seam to get the same result. Please help

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

Yes - this has happened to me too! I had better luck with a lighter worsted and sometimes the ‘4 medium’ label is deceiving and can vary from brand to brand. I’ve tried a bunch of worsted weights from my stash … still trying to find that perfect yarn too but I’ve had good luck with Lion Brand.

@SDPattiJo 6 ай бұрын

I just found your channel and I want to say I’m a beginner on my Addi Express and by watching you, I feel comfortable enough to you take on the challenge of making a hat. I was wondering if you could tell me how I could place a stripe somewhere in my hat to break up the solid color color? I will be doing 120 rows.

@JenGeigleyKnits 6 ай бұрын

oh good - happy to hear this! you can do it! so, you can do 40 rows of one color, 40 rows of another color, and 40 rows of a third color (or the first color again.) or you can play around with it and do shorter stripes too!

@bradleya.dorville3534 6 ай бұрын

Good video 🎉

@JenGeigleyKnits 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😁

@AlmasSewingShop-ll8li 6 ай бұрын

Hi there. Thank you for your tutorial on this. I'm struggling to make a beanie for myself with a head circumference of 56 cm or 22 inches. How many rows should I knit my beanie?

@JenGeigleyKnits 6 ай бұрын

hi - maybe 140 rows? it’s hard to say, because different yarns knit up looser / tighter but you can try it and see!

@AlmasSewingShop-ll8li 6 ай бұрын

Gotcha! Thank you for letting me know.

@jillachen7217 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JenGeigleyKnits 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@jimhogan3446 8 ай бұрын

You make it look so easy. I do not have audio on my computer but I think I get the most of the instructions. Looking forward to making a lot of hats. My biggest concerns are around the finishing. How many times do you need to go around for an adult cap ? Thank you for the video

@JenGeigleyKnits 8 ай бұрын

Hi! I do about 120 - 140 rounds for an adult hat (depending on the yarn.) Thanks and good luck!

@peggybouillon9737 Жыл бұрын

Would worsted wool be a good yarn or are synthetic yarns better?

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

So far, I've had good luck with both wool and synthetic.

@anulayjohnsonakagamingran9479 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou your so clever thanks 😁

@Kikibabys 5 ай бұрын

Does chunky yarn work on this machine? Like velvet, or cotton, or acrylic yarns?

@JenGeigleyKnits 5 ай бұрын

chunky yarn is usually too thick … it works best with worsted weight. (acrylic or wool works great! I’ve never tried ribbon or cotton.)

@sunshinesuzi5324 4 ай бұрын

I see you are replying to questions, so I’m asking can you use bulking yarn 🧶 in an Addi… I have both Addi King and smaller one,…wanting to make an infant hat n cocoon for newborn with Bernat softee chunky 6 weight❤… have you ever tried bulky yarns in your Addi?

@JenGeigleyKnits 4 ай бұрын

hi - yes, I try! 😊 Some bulky yarns work and some are too thick ... it's trial and error (even with worsted.) the machine likes some yarns, and others just don't seem to work. I haven't tried Bernat Softee Chunky, so I'm not sure - so sorry!

@wendykain2178 Жыл бұрын

V informative. Are you able to let us know how much wool you used on this? Thanks so very much.

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

usually one skein per hat if it’s solid, with a little left over

@DKHatstodonate 7 ай бұрын

Jen really like this video you did I crochet and donate to Cancer Patients I can not crochet fast enough so have started to research a knitting machine and this seems like a very good choice for me, I use a lot of Red Heart worsted weight #4 yarn will this machine handle that yarn real well? Thank you....

@JenGeigleyKnits 7 ай бұрын

This is a great machine to speed up your donations, for sure! Sometimes this machine doesn't like Red Heart (it can stick/drop stitches) but it does well with most other worsted weight yarns. I have good luck with Lion Brand Wool Ease and a few others.

@DKHatstodonate 7 ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate your input. Have a wonderful year.

@jpeood32 2 жыл бұрын

do you always use acrylic yarns? How does a wool or wool blend respond to these machines? thanks

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Each yarn is a bit different! Acrylic seems to slide better without getting stuck but I’ve used pure wool and even cashmere too! If the twist is loose, it will have more trouble and potentially get stuck, but it’s really kind of trial and error.

@annwithaplan9766 2 жыл бұрын

Johnnie Wood - I have used a lot of wool blends a many of them do just fine.

@deanmay169 3 жыл бұрын

How much time did it take for the 120 rounds ?

@JenGeigleyKnits 3 жыл бұрын

It took about 20-30 minutes.

@shayzee7075 4 ай бұрын

Can you share the two-tone hat pattern? What row did you change the color?

@JenGeigleyKnits 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes - I do 40 rounds of Color 1, 50 rounds of Color 2, and then 40 rounds of Color 1 again. (Color 1 will be at the top of the hat, Color 2 will be the color of the folded brim.)

@johnnixon7350 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how much yarn as far as length does it take to make one hat

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Usually one skein is enough - the yardage varies by brand.

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

The yardage varies by brand, but I used about half each skein.

@bethmccormick7831 10 ай бұрын

Do you think this machine would work with alpaca fiber?

@JenGeigleyKnits 10 ай бұрын

I do! You’d have to test it but I’ve used cashmere, lopi … as long as it’s worsted, it should work!

@heatherb826 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video to show how to fix the dropped stitches on the machine. Mine keeps dropping.

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

Sure! (Yes, I hate that too!) Hoping to make more videos with this machine soon!

@mar8014 Жыл бұрын

Can I use a wool blend yarn on the Addi Machine? Which kind would you recommend?

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

That should work! It takes a lot of trial and error but most worsted weight yarn works well.

@mar8014 Жыл бұрын

@@JenGeigleyKnits Thank you. SO maybe because I read fuzzy yarn doesn't work well in the machine, I could try a "low pill" aka low fuzz yarn. So I could try a: low pill wool blend worsted weight yarn?

@kerush6983 2 жыл бұрын

What else can you make from this machine apart from a hut and scarf???

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

There are lots of patterns online for other things .. sweaters, stuffed animals, cowls, etc.

@mithatdavarc357 Жыл бұрын

Fiyatı ne kadar

@emmaporter13 2 жыл бұрын

Does putting the yarn on the floor help with tension??

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

It does!

@karenturner7983 10 ай бұрын

What do you do if your counter doesn't work properly?

@JenGeigleyKnits 10 ай бұрын

Oooh, I’m not sure, but I’ve seen some KZfaq videos from people who have repaired their counters. Good luck!

@sabuai1 6 ай бұрын

I have 24 hooked Machine what size hat would that be will it older person? I will it be great full 🥰 if you can tell me if I want to make long scarf or bigger hat how many hooked Machine shall I get? I can see you have all sort of hooked Machine I never ever used Machine I always crochet by ✋️ hand. Thank you once again ❤❤❤❤

@JenGeigleyKnits 6 ай бұрын

hi! this machine has 48 needles and makes adult size hats. a 24 needle machine will make smaller tubes but you can do a lot with it! both machines could make scarves, and both machines can also make square panels if you switch off the 'circular' knitting lever.

@sabuai1 6 ай бұрын

@@JenGeigleyKnits Thank you 😊 so Much

@jodyslater6969 Жыл бұрын

Does this machine make them for adults or smaller size.

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

the hats it makes are generally an adult size (or older child)

@sumere2001 2 жыл бұрын

When doing a two color hat are you doing 60 for each color or more for one than the other? Thank you

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! It’s 60 rows of the first color, 60 of the second color, then another 60 of the first color.

@annwithaplan9766 2 жыл бұрын

@@JenGeigleyKnits - It's 60 of each color, unless you want a hat that's half as much bigger. 60 and 60 make 120. You can vary the colors, but divide them up evenly.

@oceanside88 2 жыл бұрын

#Fantastic

@johnnixon7350 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@krisztinat2750 25 күн бұрын

Where’s the link for the machine

@JenGeigleyKnits 25 күн бұрын

here you go! www.amazon.com/dp/B004HS7T7S?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzheyjenre-20&creativeASIN=B004HS7T7S&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2ET56QARAXOOX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

@catofthecastle1681 8 ай бұрын

Why don’t you use waste yarn at the end so you can take the fabric off and bind off without the machine in the way?

@JenGeigleyKnits 8 ай бұрын

you can totally do that! but I like doing it this way so I can bind off and then cinch the hat shut in one step. it seems faster than dealing with the waste yarn.

@20oxford 2 жыл бұрын

Need a tutorial for a mans jumper or cardigan. PLEASE.

@johnnixon7350 3 жыл бұрын

Which machine are you using the express or king size

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

This is the addi express king size

@johnnixon7350 3 жыл бұрын

When making a hat does the operating switch go down or up

@JenGeigleyKnits 3 жыл бұрын

Down ☺️

@johnnixon7350 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@linnealundberg3145 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, such a beautiful hat, how much yarn did you use?

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

One skein of most worsted weight yarns will make a single-colored hat, two half skeins will make the two colored hat.

@caitlinhorstpower5294 3 жыл бұрын

Does it take more than one skein to do a hat?

@JenGeigleyKnits 3 жыл бұрын

If you use one color, it just takes one skein.

@joulandahabib6730 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me how to do the two colour please I have the addi extra large size

@JenGeigleyKnits 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll make another video but you can try doing 45 rounds of one color, 45 of the second color, then 45 more of the first color. Hope that helps!

@joulandahabib6730 2 жыл бұрын

Hi if I want to make it slouchy do I do the same amount in stitches without folding the brim ?

@saimeguler Жыл бұрын

What is addi express machine oil?

@JenGeigleyKnits Жыл бұрын

Hmm, I’m not sure - I’ve never used that.

@dianemarino9124 2 жыл бұрын

How do you change colors?

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

You stop at the beginning of the next round, cut the first yarn leaving a 6-8” tail, pull that tail to the center of the machine, then add your new yarn through the yarn guide, and pull the new tail to the center of the machine as well, hold the tails, then continue knitting.

@triciasutton3905 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a machine yet but I was wondering if the brim weight/strength is comparable to commercial knit beanies, as I’m hoping to use an embroidery machine to embellish the brim. Thank you in advance!

@JenGeigleyKnits 2 жыл бұрын

It should be pretty close - this machine uses worsted weight yarn.

@johnnixon7350 3 жыл бұрын