Okay, so I finally got my hands on this addi king size knitting machine I’ve been eyeing. I’ve seen a bunch of people online making cool stuff with it, like sweaters and scarves, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” Plus, manual knitting takes forever, and I’m not exactly the most patient person.
First off, this thing is way bigger than I expected! It’s got like 46 needles, which is supposed to be great for larger projects. The box came with everything needed, you know, the machine itself, some legs to stand it on, a row counter, and a bunch of other bits and pieces. Setting it up was a bit of a pain, honestly. The instructions weren’t super clear, but I managed to figure it out after a few tries and some googling.
I decided to start with something simple, like a scarf, just to get the hang of it. I grabbed some yarn I had lying around – nothing fancy, just some basic acrylic stuff. Casting on was a bit tricky. You have to wrap the yarn around each needle in a specific way, and it took me a couple of attempts to get it right. Once I got the yarn on, though, it was pretty smooth sailing.
Turning the crank was surprisingly satisfying. It’s just this repetitive motion, and you can see the scarf growing row by row. The machine does make a bit of a clicking noise, but it’s not too loud or annoying. I did have a few dropped stitches at the beginning, which was frustrating. I learned that you gotta keep an eye on the tension and make sure the yarn is feeding smoothly.
- Dropped stitches: This happened a lot at first. I think it was because I was cranking too fast or not paying attention to the yarn tension.
- Tangled yarn: Sometimes the yarn would get tangled up, especially if I wasn’t careful when winding it onto the ball winder.
- Uneven rows: In the beginning, my rows were a bit uneven. This got better with practice, though. It’s all about finding the right rhythm with the crank.
After a few hours, I had a decent-sized scarf! It wasn’t perfect, of course. There were a few mistakes here and there, but overall, I was pretty happy with it. Casting off was easier than casting on, thankfully. You just use this little needle thingy to transfer the stitches off the machine.
My First Project
All in all, I’d say the addi king size knitting machine is pretty cool. It definitely speeds up the knitting process, and it’s fun to use once you get the hang of it. I can see myself making all sorts of things with it, like hats, blankets, maybe even a sweater eventually. It’s not completely foolproof, and there’s definitely a learning curve, but it’s worth it in the end, I think. If you’re thinking about getting one, I’d say go for it! Just be prepared to spend some time practicing and figuring things out. It’s like anything new, it can seem really difficult at the very beginning but it becomes way better than the traditional ways.
