Okay, so, I tried out this Addi Express knitting machine thing. I saw some videos online and thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I’m not really a knitting person, but I was curious.
First, I got the machine and opened the box. It looked kinda complicated, but I figured I could handle it. I read through the instructions, which were okay, I guess. They showed how to get started, like how to cast on and stuff.
So, I started threading the yarn. That was a bit tricky at first. I had to make sure it went through all the right little hooks and thingamajigs. But I got the hang of it after a few tries. Once the yarn was in place, I started turning the crank. It was kinda fun, watching the machine do its thing. The needles started moving, and the yarn started forming rows.
I decided to make a hat because it seemed like the easiest thing to start with. I just kept cranking away, and the fabric started growing. It was pretty fast, much faster than if I were knitting by hand, that is for sure.
I think I did about 350 rows. My friend told me that adults need 300-400. I used the standard yarn, which was good. But next time, I might try chunky yarn, since it’s probably easier for beginners because the stitches are bigger.
- Get the machine and open the box.
- Read the instructions.
- Thread the yarn.
- Turn the crank.
- Make something, like a hat.
- Decide how many rows (I did around 350).
- Choose yarn (I used standard, but chunky might be easier).
After I finished the rows, I had to take the fabric off the machine. That was a bit tricky too, but I managed it without messing it up too much. And there it was, a finished hat! It wasn’t perfect, but hey, it was my first try.
I’m not sure if I’ll become a knitting addict or anything, but it was a fun experiment. If you’re looking for a quick way to make knitted stuff, this machine is pretty cool. Just be prepared for a bit of a learning curve at the beginning.
Overall Thoughts
It’s a neat little machine. It’s fun to use, and it definitely makes knitting faster. I might try making other things with it, like scarves or maybe even a sweater if I’m feeling ambitious. It’s not as relaxing as knitting by hand, but it’s cool for a quick project. If you like making things and you like trying new tools and stuff, you might like using this machine. Give it a try!
