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

In today's video I'll unbox my new Addi Express KINGSIZE and test notoriously awful yarn on circular knitting machines; cotton, super saver, and super chunky. Which works and would I recommend this machine?

[kfletcher]

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.

[shahndeloaksong]

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.

[caw]

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!!

[annwithaplan]

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.

[DremaMorris]

Thank you for this video! I just got my Addi and was hoping it would work for bulky yarn! I am going to try it with some that I have 😁

[veroniquecastel]

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! 🥳

[arwenmenna]

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!

[trublucoltfan]

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

[timmy]

I used a super chunky on it and it broke a needle. The tension may have been off, but it was catching all over the place and grinding the handle when turned. It was bad.

[teresaharp]

That's awesome! What a deal too.

[waltons-crochet]

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

[SewsweetAustralia]

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.

[timmy]

Is there a way to weave in some kind of abrasive in the cotton one to really make it scrub?

[yvonneglover]

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 ❤

[SewsweetAustralia]

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

[tinasnailsandbeauty]

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.

[freckles]

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

[CraftHarlot]

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

[brslaby]

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 🤯

[frans]

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? ❣️🌹