Okay, so, I gotta tell you about this little project I got into. It’s all about this knitting machine, the Addi Express. I’m not a big knitter, but this thing looked interesting, and I wanted to see what it was all about. Plus, I like tinkering with stuff, so this was right up my alley.
Getting Started
First, I spent time looking at my Addi Express. This thing’s got a bunch of parts, and I had no idea what most of them did. There’s this crank handle, a bunch of needles, some weird-looking levers, and a whole lot of plastic. It’s kind of intimidating, but I figured the best way to learn was to just dive in.
Figuring Out the Parts
I started by turning the crank. That made the needles go up and down, which I guessed was how it made the stitches. Then I tried to mess with the row counter. It seemed simple enough, but it kept getting stuck. I had to take it apart a couple of times to get it working right. The small plastic gear of it had been broken. I spent much time to find the reason. It wasted much time.
The yarn tension guide was another puzzle. I couldn’t figure out how tight the yarn was supposed to be. I pulled the yarn to test. If I pulled it too tight, the stitches were all wonky. Too loose, and it was a loopy mess. It took a lot of trial and error to get that right.
Dealing with the Needles
The needles were a whole other story. There are 46 of them on the King Size and 22 on the Professional, and they’re pretty delicate. I bent a few trying to get them unstuck. And let me tell you, replacing a needle is not fun. You gotta take apart half the machine just to get to it. Then I found the replacement needle in my toolbox and put it on the machine. It worked.
Making Something
Once I kinda figured out how everything worked, I decided to try making something. I followed the simple guidance to make a scarf. I cast on some stitches, which was way harder than it looked. I had to start over, like, five times. But eventually, I got the hang of it. Then turned the crank and watched the scarf grow. It was actually pretty cool.
The Final Result
After a few hours, I had a finished scarf. It wasn’t perfect, there were a few dropped stitches and some uneven tension, but I made it. And I learned a lot about the Addi Express in the process. It’s a neat little machine, but it definitely takes some getting used to.
So, yeah, that’s my Addi Express story. It was a fun little adventure, and I’m glad I did it. Maybe I’ll make another scarf sometime. Or maybe a hat. Who knows?
- Addi Express King Size:
- 46 Needles
- Row Counter
- Yarn Tension Guide
- Crank Handle
- Addi Express Professional:
- 22 Needles
- Row Counter
- Yarn Tension Guide
- Crank Handle
Hope my experience can help you something. See ya!
