Okay, so, I got this addi knit machine a while back, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I’ve always been into making things with my hands, and knitting seemed like a cool skill to pick up. But, man, those needles are tricky! Then I stumbled upon this knitting machine thing, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?”
First off, finding the right yarn was a bit of a struggle. I learned the hard way that not all yarns are created equal. Some of them were way too thick, and the machine just couldn’t handle them. It was like trying to stuff a whole pizza into a tiny little box. Didn’t work. So, after a few failed attempts and a lot of tangled yarn, I finally found the perfect kind. Thin and smooth, that’s the key, at least for this addi machine.
Once I got the yarn situation sorted, it was time to actually start using the thing. The instructions were okay, I guess. I watched a bunch of those video tutorials to get how it’s done, which was super helpful, especially when it came to fixing those little mistakes. With the help of those instructions, I started cranking the handle, and I couldn’t believe how fast it went! It was like magic, watching the yarn turn into a tube right before my eyes. I started with a simple tube, just to get the hang of it. It wasn’t perfect, a few dropped stitches here and there, but hey, it was a start.
- Turn the handle and the yarn will be turned into a tube.
- Choose the right yarn.
Getting Better
After messing around with tubes for a while, I decided to try something a bit more ambitious like accessories. I followed a pattern I found in that instruction booklet that came with the machine, and it was actually pretty easy to follow. It felt amazing to see my project taking shape, and it was way faster than doing it by hand with needles. I ended up making a bunch of little things, like scarves and some decorations. I mean it is just so cool. I even tried making some stuff with different colors, which turned out pretty neat.
Now, I’m no expert or anything, but I’ve definitely gotten better at using this machine. It’s super satisfying to create something from scratch, and the addi machine makes it way less intimidating. I still make mistakes, of course, but I’m learning to fix them as I go. If you’re thinking about trying out knitting, I’d say definitely give this machine a go. It’s a fun and easy way to get into it, and you can make some pretty cool stuff along the way. Just remember to be patient and keep practicing.
