Okay, so let’s talk about this knitting machine, the Addi Kingsize. I’ve always been kinda crafty, you know, with knitting needles and all, but I saw this thing and thought, “Why not give it a whirl?”
So, first off, I got my hands on the Addi Express Kingsize. It’s pretty big, not something you’d just casually have lying around. I cleared a good chunk of space on my craft table – it needed it, trust me. The instructions, they were kinda okay, but honestly, I ended up watching a bunch of tutorials online. There are a ton of them, thankfully. I found one that was super simple to follow, just some lady showing the basics, nothing fancy.
Choosing the yarn was the next big step. I learned the hard way that not all yarn is created equal. I tried using some chunky yarn I had lying around, but it was way too thick. The machine just couldn’t handle it. So, I did some more digging around and figured out that medium-weight yarn is the sweet spot. I picked up a few skeins from the store – a nice blue, a soft gray, and a funky multi-colored one, just for kicks.
Casting On
- Following the tutorial, I started casting on. It’s basically getting the yarn onto the machine’s needles. It was a bit fiddly at first, I won’t lie. I had to undo and redo it a few times, but hey, that’s part of the learning curve, right?
- Once I got the hang of it, it was actually kinda therapeutic. Just wrapping the yarn around those little hooks, getting it all set up.
Then came the fun part – turning the crank! Oh boy, it’s so satisfying. You just turn the handle, and the machine starts knitting away. It’s surprisingly fast. I made a simple tube scarf in like, an hour? It’s crazy! I was just sitting there, cranking away, watching this tube of fabric grow longer and longer. I even tried doing some flat panels. You have to go back and forth with the crank, which is a bit more work, but it’s cool that you can do both round and flat stuff. It is suitable for beginners.
I experimented with different tensions. I am not gonna lie, it’s easy to get confused at first, but I got it. If you pull the yarn too tight, the stitches are all squished. Too loose, and it’s all floppy. It is easy to get the hang of it. I found that just a gentle tension works best. It makes the fabric nice and even. I also tried adding in some stripes with those different colored yarns. Switching colors is pretty easy, you just tie the new yarn to the old one and keep cranking. It’s awesome how it all blends together.
The machine is straightforward to use, just turning the crank. I made a simple tube scarf surprisingly fast, which is amazing. Cranking away and watching the fabric grow is oddly satisfying. I even tried flat panels, which take a bit more effort, but it’s cool to have the option for both round and flat pieces.
It’s not all perfect, though. Sometimes the yarn gets caught, and you have to stop and fix it. And I had a few dropped stitches here and there. But honestly, it’s all part of the process. You learn from your mistakes, you know? I realized quickly that using the right yarn is crucial. It has to be just the right thickness, or else the machine can’t handle it. Medium-weight yarn is ideal. I tried a few different colors and even did some stripes.
Overall, I’m pretty stoked with this Addi Kingsize machine. It’s a fun way to knit stuff quickly, and there are so many possibilities. I’m already thinking about making hats, blankets, maybe even some sweaters. It is easy to use with practice. Who knows! It’s a cool gadget to have in my crafting arsenal, that’s for sure.
