Making a Hat on the Addi Express King Knitting Machine
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- I recently acquired an Addi Express King Knitting Machine and I’ve been making tons of projects! Watch to see what I’ve been making, then I’ll show you how to knit a basic hat on the machine.
*Skip to hat knitting at 2:30
You can knit in the round or flat on the Addi Express King; this 46-needle machine makes it easy to create knitted tubes or panels quickly. This machine is the perfect size to knit hats for a child or adult using worsted weight yarn.
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You're braver than me, haha. I only cast off one at a time because sometimes I'll lose some of the stitches. I've had my machine for some time and enjoy making hats for charity and family/friends. I went to visit my aging mother over a year ago and took my machine with me in the suitcase haha. She would send me down to the local yarn shop with some $ and tell me to get more yarn, as I'd been making hats for the local cancer center and women's shelter. By the time I left I'd made about 150 hats.
That's amazing!!!!
Bless you 💖
That’s beautiful! I know they were grateful for your hats 🥰
@@jengeigley HI! You do amazing work, and you're the first person I've seen who uses machines. I inherited an old Knit King from my grandmother, but have absolutely no idea how to make it do anything at all. Do you have any videos or other resources you could share that would help me get started with this? Thanks in advance!
Keep up the great work!
@@DmitriKoslov1 Hi! Check out this playlist - super helpful! ua-cam.com/video/N13ErOsK0TA/v-deo.html
I just purchased an Addi for myself. I know nothing about knitting. I have been searching UA-cam for a beginner’s tutorial and finally came across yours. This video is by far the absolute best I have found!! Thank you for helping a newbie!
aww - that is so good to hear! (I hope to make more addi videos soon - thanks for watching!)
Thank you so much for the tutorial. For my first hat I dropped a bunch of stitches so my next one I went one crank at a time to cast off and it’s perfect! ❤
Thank you so much!! Great tutorial!
My machine came maybe 30 minutes ago, and I'm already on row 59! I get to make so many hats for charity with this! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
that is AWESOME - it's so exciting!
@@JenGeigleyKnits did you get that from Amazon
Thank you. Considering buying a machine. I get a lot of hat requests from friends and this would save lots of time gGreat demo.
yes - it's a great time saver!
I'm very new to knitting machines and just got my addi for christmas! Going to attempt making this today 😁
Yay! You can do it!
Your video is very detailed I love how not only you explain but you point and you talk through what you're doing. Very nice video. I'm actually thinking of getting one which is why I was looking at videos in the first place.
I appreciate that - thanks so much for watching!
I just got this Addi Machine and I just noticed it is made in Germany. It is a quality machine. You will not be disappointed. That is all I will say right now . Wow.
Love mine too! It's really held up over time.
I bought me a Addi knitting machine express n I was looking to making hat and I found yours and it looks like it be pretty easy so I am gonna try and do it and see how it comes out I’ll show you a picture of it when I’m done thanks for a wonderful video and easy it looks like😊
Love your choice of colors on hats and especially scarfs. Very nice. You have inspired me.
Thanks so much and glad you’re inspired!
I sure wish you would bring your camera closer. I can't see what you are doing.
I love it ❤😊 awesome
The hat that you made is that an adult size only, or can it be for a youth? Nice hat, very easy to follow instructions. Just received my Addi express today, and ready to make some hats.
I am so grateful for this wonderful tutorial! I am a crocheter, but wanted a quicker way to make hats! Thanks to you I have already made two and I just got my Addi yesterday as a Christmas gift!!! 💕
Oh yay - have fun!!
Thank you. Great beginner tutorial. I think it might have also been useful to see what the hat looks like when it is being worn.
I’m a new subscriber. Great tutorial. Also thanks for giving the row count to make the hat. Now no guessing for a new addi maker..😎
Wow! That is so cool! With just 30 mins spent on the hat, you could do duplicate stitch or embroidery to make it personal. Impressive!
So true - you can add a pom pom, you can do stripes ... so many great ideas!
Thank you for this tutorial. Such great instructions. I plan to knit for the Charity at my church.
Thank you for such clear instructions on binding off and the important tip about keeping the yarn-holder closed while turning the machine- that's not in them manual or other video tutorials I've watched.
Glad it was helpful! I hope to make more knitting machine videos this year - so fun. :)
Yes I would like to make that scarf, gorgeous! How long is it and how many rows for the scarf. Thank you!
That is beautiful. Do you have a pattern where a hole is in the back for a ponytail? My daughter-in-law wears a long ponytail🎉
I do not, but I've seen that one around!
I have one of these but have only made leg warmers and striped scarves so far…..have to try the hats!
Awesome! - I've done scarves but never legwarmers. Fun!
Thanks so much for the great tutorial!, just got my machine and this really helps. 💚😊💚😊
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@Ethan Creed Happy to help xD
Thabk you!!!!! First hat finished with your video!
awesome - happy to hear it!!
Thanks so much thinking about getting one of these all the best to you
Beautiful
Finished making my first hat following your instructions. Turned out nice, but I think I was holding the yarn tension too tight because the hat would fit a youth but not an adult, unless they had a small head. Thought I did well for my first attempt.
That’s great! Certain yarns I’ve used turn out a bit tighter than others too .. and yes, your tension could be tight. I joined a Facebook group for machine knitters and they recommend trying Soft and Sleek / Yarn Bee and Caron Super Soft. (I personally like using wool or wool blend yarns but am curious to try different things to see what works best.)
That was awesome! Love it!
great - thanks! it's super fun.
These hats are beautiful I was planning to do for a church charity but I don’t know how to do a 2 color hat do you have a videos with instructions? Thanks
I will make one!
This is just SO COOL! I’m gonna get one lol 👍🏽
it's a lot of fun!
Thank you so much! I ordered and received my Addi and was up til 2 am and made a hat ( yeah). I crochet hat but never this fast and I love it, I drop some stitches so I’m going to have to take it slower. My question is “how do I make the 2 color hats?
yay - it's pretty fun! (and with practice, you'll drop less stitches.) you can try cranking 45 rounds of the first color, switching colors, then do 45 more rounds in a second color, then 45 more in the first color to get a two-color hat.
@@JenGeigleyKnits Thank you so much!
I just found your channel and I want to say I’m a beginner on my Addi Express and by watching you, I feel comfortable enough to you take on the challenge of making a hat. I was wondering if you could tell me how I could place a stripe somewhere in my hat to break up the solid color color? I will be doing 120 rows.
oh good - happy to hear this! you can do it! so, you can do 40 rows of one color, 40 rows of another color, and 40 rows of a third color (or the first color again.) or you can play around with it and do shorter stripes too!
I like it good job
Hello ! I've only had my machine for 1 week, so I am watching/learning so much! Did you mention how many rows did you make with this beanie? I've heard around 55-60 for an adult, then again for the inside, is that correct? Thanks for you help. Marietta, Brisbane
You make it look so easy. I do not have audio on my computer but I think I get the most of the instructions. Looking forward to making a lot of hats. My biggest concerns are around the finishing. How many times do you need to go around for an adult cap ? Thank you for the video
Hi! I do about 120 - 140 rounds for an adult hat (depending on the yarn.) Thanks and good luck!
Hi,
Love how you explain very clearly.
I am seriously thinking about purchasing Addi express king knitting machine in the near future.
Please send me any videos you have available
Thank you,
Cheryl
😊🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🤗 Thank 💐 you So ❤️ 😊so💐much for showing ❤and explaining instructions ❤in such a easy way as I have learning difficulties sometimes I find 😒bit hard to follow instructions but you have gone so easy can't wait 😀 for morning will be giving a ago and will try again for Making my 1st ever hat. 🎩. If I know where you lived I would ❤️ love to make my very 1st hat 👒 for you ❤thank you
oh great - so glad it was helpful! good luck!
Thank you!! I was riveted!!
I have this addi and have made several hats and scarves for Christmas gifts last year. How many rows do you make per color for a reversable hat for an adult?
Thank you for the video. Is it possible to make another type of stitch like rob stitch?
I'm not sure rib is possible on this machine (but I could be wrong!)
I've had my Addi a few years now but put it aside. Just felt the urge to use it and came across your video...but your image shows that you made it with two colors. Since you mad e it 120 rows, I imagine you changed the color maybe at around???? row 40 and then again at row 80? Would love to know. Thanks
Hi! Thanks for the video, I have a small beanie in the end, don't know what went wrong 🤷♀️
I'm thinking of purchasing the machine but im concerned about rhe hand cranking and not sure if it causes wrist or arm issues with repetitive motion. I'm older and don't want carpal tunnel or arthritis. Do you find it tiring and stressful for your hand and arm?
It can get tiring after awhile, but I take breaks. Luckily, you can stop at any point and pick up where you left off. There are also 3D printed cranker attachments online that you can use with a drill, but there’s no guarantees they won’t break your machine. (But lots of people use them!)
Jen really like this video you did I crochet and donate to Cancer Patients I can not crochet fast enough so have started to research a knitting machine and this seems like a very good choice for me, I use a lot of Red Heart worsted weight #4 yarn will this machine handle that yarn real well? Thank you....
This is a great machine to speed up your donations, for sure! Sometimes this machine doesn't like Red Heart (it can stick/drop stitches) but it does well with most other worsted weight yarns. I have good luck with Lion Brand Wool Ease and a few others.
Thank you appreciate your input. Have a wonderful year.
Hi there. Thank you for your tutorial on this. I'm struggling to make a beanie for myself with a head circumference of 56 cm or 22 inches. How many rows should I knit my beanie?
hi - maybe 140 rows? it’s hard to say, because different yarns knit up looser / tighter but you can try it and see!
Gotcha! Thank you for letting me know.
Do I need to know how to crochet or knit by hand before buying this machine? I do want to make blankets, scarves.and hats but never knitted or crocheted.
A little bit of hand knitting knowledge/experience might be helpful but it’s probably not necessary.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Can this machines be used by someone who only has the use of her right hand/arm following a stroke 3 months ago
Does chunky yarn work on this machine? Like velvet, or cotton, or acrylic yarns?
chunky yarn is usually too thick … it works best with worsted weight. (acrylic or wool works great! I’ve never tried ribbon or cotton.)
Good video 🎉
Thanks 😁
I see you are replying to questions, so I’m asking can you use bulking yarn 🧶 in an Addi… I have both Addi King and smaller one,…wanting to make an infant hat n cocoon for newborn with Bernat softee chunky 6 weight❤… have you ever tried bulky yarns in your Addi?
hi - yes, I try! 😊 Some bulky yarns work and some are too thick ... it's trial and error (even with worsted.) the machine likes some yarns, and others just don't seem to work. I haven't tried Bernat Softee Chunky, so I'm not sure - so sorry!
V informative. Are you able to let us know how much wool you used on this? Thanks so very much.
usually one skein per hat if it’s solid, with a little left over
Great job! Please do more addivids ...
For contrasting colors what row do to color change?
Thankyou your so clever thanks 😁
Would worsted wool be a good yarn or are synthetic yarns better?
So far, I've had good luck with both wool and synthetic.
Question. What weight size is best for knitting beanies? I have an Addi Express King. I usually use a 4 medium yarn weight but my beanies feel super tight on big headed people like myself. Any suggestions? I try my best to descrease my tension as i crank the knob but i seam to get the same result. Please help
Yes - this has happened to me too! I had better luck with a lighter worsted and sometimes the ‘4 medium’ label is deceiving and can vary from brand to brand. I’ve tried a bunch of worsted weights from my stash … still trying to find that perfect yarn too but I’ve had good luck with Lion Brand.
do you always use acrylic yarns? How does a wool or wool blend respond to these machines? thanks
Each yarn is a bit different! Acrylic seems to slide better without getting stuck but I’ve used pure wool and even cashmere too! If the twist is loose, it will have more trouble and potentially get stuck, but it’s really kind of trial and error.
Johnnie Wood - I have used a lot of wool blends a many of them do just fine.
Can you share the two-tone hat pattern? What row did you change the color?
Hi! Yes - I do 40 rounds of Color 1, 50 rounds of Color 2, and then 40 rounds of Color 1 again. (Color 1 will be at the top of the hat, Color 2 will be the color of the folded brim.)
Do you think this machine would work with alpaca fiber?
I do! You’d have to test it but I’ve used cashmere, lopi … as long as it’s worsted, it should work!
Does this machine make them for adults or smaller size.
the hats it makes are generally an adult size (or older child)
I was wondering how much yarn as far as length does it take to make one hat
Usually one skein is enough - the yardage varies by brand.
The yardage varies by brand, but I used about half each skein.
Can you do a video to show how to fix the dropped stitches on the machine. Mine keeps dropping.
Sure! (Yes, I hate that too!) Hoping to make more videos with this machine soon!
Hello, such a beautiful hat, how much yarn did you use?
One skein of most worsted weight yarns will make a single-colored hat, two half skeins will make the two colored hat.
How much time did it take for the 120 rounds ?
It took about 20-30 minutes.
I have 24 hooked Machine what size hat would that be will it older person? I will it be great full 🥰 if you can tell me if I want to make long scarf or bigger hat how many hooked Machine shall I get? I can see you have all sort of hooked Machine I never ever used Machine I always crochet by ✋️ hand. Thank you once again ❤❤❤❤
hi! this machine has 48 needles and makes adult size hats. a 24 needle machine will make smaller tubes but you can do a lot with it! both machines could make scarves, and both machines can also make square panels if you switch off the 'circular' knitting lever.
@@JenGeigleyKnits Thank you 😊 so Much
When doing a two color hat are you doing 60 for each color or more for one than the other? Thank you
Hi! It’s 60 rows of the first color, 60 of the second color, then another 60 of the first color.
@@JenGeigleyKnits - It's 60 of each color, unless you want a hat that's half as much bigger. 60 and 60 make 120. You can vary the colors, but divide them up evenly.
Can I use a wool blend yarn on the Addi Machine? Which kind would you recommend?
That should work! It takes a lot of trial and error but most worsted weight yarn works well.
@@JenGeigleyKnits Thank you. SO maybe because I read fuzzy yarn doesn't work well in the machine, I could try a "low pill" aka low fuzz yarn. So I could try a: low pill wool blend worsted weight yarn?
What do you do if your counter doesn't work properly?
Oooh, I’m not sure, but I’ve seen some UA-cam videos from people who have repaired their counters. Good luck!
What else can you make from this machine apart from a hut and scarf???
There are lots of patterns online for other things .. sweaters, stuffed animals, cowls, etc.
Does putting the yarn on the floor help with tension??
It does!
Why does the machine skip sts at the beg
I don’t have a machine yet but I was wondering if the brim weight/strength is comparable to commercial knit beanies, as I’m hoping to use an embroidery machine to embellish the brim. Thank you in advance!
It should be pretty close - this machine uses worsted weight yarn.
Where’s the link for the machine
here you go! www.amazon.com/dp/B004HS7T7S?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzheyjenre-20&creativeASIN=B004HS7T7S&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2ET56QARAXOOX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
Why don’t you use waste yarn at the end so you can take the fabric off and bind off without the machine in the way?
you can totally do that! but I like doing it this way so I can bind off and then cinch the hat shut in one step. it seems faster than dealing with the waste yarn.
Which machine are you using the express or king size
This is the addi express king size
Does it take more than one skein to do a hat?
If you use one color, it just takes one skein.
When making a hat does the operating switch go down or up
Down ☺️
Thank you
Nice
What is addi express machine oil?
Hmm, I’m not sure - I’ve never used that.
#Fantastic
Can you tell me how to do the two colour please I have the addi extra large size
I’ll make another video but you can try doing 45 rounds of one color, 45 of the second color, then 45 more of the first color. Hope that helps!
Hi if I want to make it slouchy do I do the same amount in stitches without folding the brim ?
Would that be a kids sized hat?
I’d say older kid to adult!
Need a tutorial for a mans jumper or cardigan. PLEASE.
How do you change colors?
You stop at the beginning of the next round, cut the first yarn leaving a 6-8” tail, pull that tail to the center of the machine, then add your new yarn through the yarn guide, and pull the new tail to the center of the machine as well, hold the tails, then continue knitting.
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what else have you made?
lots of knitted things! :)
Witch machine is she using
Hi! This is an addi express king.
Thank you
More videos please
👍🏽new sub
Thanks!
On the subject of sock knitting machines, you might enjoy Felicia (AKA Sweet Georgia Yarns) sock machine videos:
ua-cam.com/video/HzrKVQ7GcZo/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/h1NCXx6khvI/v-deo.html
Oooh, thank you - I’ll check them out!
@@JenGeigleyKnits You’re welcome!
It will be a while before I'm ready to invest in an Earlbacher, but your hat video really opened my eyes & my wallet far enough to give in to buying the Addi.
Thanks for the tutorial ~ and the push I needed!
Beautiful
thanks!