Will it knit cotton? super saver? chunky? Unboxing the Addi Express KINGSIZE

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Will it knit cotton? super saver? chunky? Unboxing the Addi Express KINGSIZE

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The Crafty Grrl

Күн бұрын

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@shahndeloaksong7618 13 күн бұрын

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.

@kfletcher2005 6 ай бұрын

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.

@annwithaplan9766 Жыл бұрын

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.

@caw46 8 ай бұрын

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!!

@thecraftygrrl 8 ай бұрын

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!)

@Nanapwc 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video

@arwenmenna9679 10 ай бұрын

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!

@cynthiapridham2885 4 ай бұрын

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.

@thecraftygrrl 4 ай бұрын

Woohoo! So cool finding it second-hand. How did the scrubby go?

@trublucoltfan 6 ай бұрын

Small fishing weights on stitch markers spaced evenly works perfectly until project gets enough weight itself. I use 6 .25 ounce with wire loops.

@thecraftygrrl 6 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@veroniquecastel9582 5 ай бұрын

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! 🥳

@thecraftygrrl 5 ай бұрын

I really only use my Addi's at all these days and am so happy with how they've stood the test of time.

@teresaharp Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! What a deal too.

@waltons-crochet Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your Addi. Looking forward to your future videos. Thank you for sharing your talents with us..❤

@thecraftygrrl Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@yvonneglover8537 8 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@meganwall7750 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this experiment!!

@kimdegener3854 Жыл бұрын

The stoppers are for panel knitting.

@thecraftygrrl Жыл бұрын

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.

@kristien2010 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@thecraftygrrl Жыл бұрын

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.

@CraftHarlot 9 ай бұрын

Here i was hoping the chunky yarn wouldn't work. Now i need an Addi!

@thecraftygrrl 9 ай бұрын

Hahah...keep in mind it takes A LOT of finessing though.

@brslaby Жыл бұрын

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 🤯

@thecraftygrrl Жыл бұрын

I was so happy with that discovery too!

@frans3474 Жыл бұрын

@@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 🌹❣

@cynthiapridham2885 4 ай бұрын

Can you put a sponge inside it. like cut a round shape.

@91freckles Ай бұрын

Have you done any other videos making cotton projects? I’m hoping to get some inspiration!

@thecraftygrrl Ай бұрын

I do many of my wearables with cotton like this project here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qpuWqZte1dORj40.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.

@tinasnailsandbeauty Жыл бұрын

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.

@annwithaplan9766 Жыл бұрын

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.

@cynthiapridham2885 4 ай бұрын

Can you test chenille

@frans3474 Жыл бұрын

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? ❣️🌹

@thecraftygrrl Жыл бұрын

I have recently used wool and it totally worked too.

@frans3474 Жыл бұрын

@@thecraftygrrl Thank you! 🌹❣

@lunasmum6869 Жыл бұрын

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.

@frans3474 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@lunasmum6869 Жыл бұрын

@@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.