FINALLY!!! The Perfect I-Cord Maker - Prym Comfort Twist Knitting Mill
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Today we're going to be looking at Prym's Comfort
Twist Knitting Mill. If you're anything like me, and you want to make I-cords or any type of cordage, and you don't have time to be sitting there all day. Making them with a crochet hook is a pain! Most cord makers are a hassle to work with.
I decided to go online and look for the one of the best reviewed knitting
Mill machines and I came up with the Comfort twist knitting Mill
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00:00 Introduction
01:18 What's included
03:16 Crochet thread
05:30 #3 weight
06:11 Worsted weight
06:59 Final review - Навчання та стиль
I love this device! Fortunately, I bought mine back before prices skyrocketed :). My favorite thing to do with this is: find a bulky yarn of blank cotton core - from the sewing section of the store, usually sold on roll or by-the-yard- start your iCord with a #2 or smaller thread/yarn, work a few turns then insert the core/bulky yarn. It can be tricky, as the core will be twisting as you knit the iCord, but in the end, you will have a filled fluffy iCord. Really cool and very useful for accessories, handles, or making your own bulky yarn.
I’d love to see a finished product of what you are describing! Share?
Neat! Do you just tie the second yarn to the first?
Love all the research you do for us. Thank You.
You're welcome
Great vid! Concise, to the point. Thank you!
Loved your comical and serious facts demonstrating the Prym. I found it on Amazon for $38, and it's arriving soon. Thank you so much 🎉
Thank you so much for your video! This knitting mill just arrived and I was panicking about how to remove the weight from it. Seeing you do it gave me the confidence to work it free. It's creating a perfect 3 ply yarn cord. Thank you for getting me jump started!
Thank you for a clear and concise review. Most appreciated.
You are hilarious and delightful. Thanks for making a video about something I was investigating. A pleasure to watch! Also, your space is gorgeous...
That is so awsome, I didn't know about a cord machine 😀. Thank you so much, life or I should say yarny life just got easier. Thank you again, God-bless.
You’re my favourite crochet UA-camr - these reviews always make me smile!! 🎉😂
Amieholmes, thank you so much
Perfect timing! I've been eyeing machines like this for a project. Thanks so much!!!
You're welcome 😊
Oh my! I'm struggling with the purple mill right now for a project! I was looking up ways to fix/improve it when this video popped up😊 😂 I'm so glad it did! Thank you!
Thank you. I cut a slot in my cutting board to clamp the mill, can push it in further!🎉
I never even knew these things existed. Thank you amazing❤
Thank you once again, you are full of useful information.
Never heard of this before so thank you so much for all the info! Hugs from Nebraska
Glad it was helpful!
Just found you! Thank you for the how to video! Live it!
Pyrm has such nice products. Worsted yarn is definitely tricky but I love using crochet thread for eyeglasses holders, mask holders, etc.. It's a bit of a learning curve but after a few minutes, it's no problem. I've also used some thicker sewing thread and it works great!!!
Kindly give a link to order tje knew knit machine online. I am in South Africa
So far, I love prym’s knitting needles and Icord maker. Good choice 😉
Thank you
Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I’ve been looking for an I-cord maker! I decided to order this one based on your recommendation.
I work in Kindergarten and used the smaller okd version that was shown in the video. The old version is easier to hold, has better yarn tension and is also a LOT cheaper.
Glad I found this video! Thanks. And...I found it at 50% off!
That’s pretty sweet. Thanks for the info.
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for this!
Finally a tool that works! Thanks Alysha (sorry if I misspelled your name!)
Added to cart all ready 👀 thank you
Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you Alisha
I just found this online @Target for $35. Can't wait for it to come in!
Got my knitting mill earlier today. Still trying to find out which yarn is suitable for it, 'coz I always have drop stitches 😭. But thanks for this review, now i know which yarn i should use. This is very helpful! Thank youuuu! ❤
So great and awesome 💖 Thanks for sharing this so cool 💕.
You're welcome & thank you for watching
Great video, I just ordered the machine, I like that you tested different yarns
Are you liking the machine ? I’m torn between this and the tulip
You saved me from buying the purple one. Thank you! You have a new subscriber!
Great info, thank you. ❤️
Thank you ❤️
Awesome 😎 Appreciate you!
Thank you 😊
The clamp issue looks like it might be pretty easy to work around, some sort of grippy silicone drawer liner and an improvised oversized washer would add width pretty easily.
Thanks for the tips!
I’ve never heard of this machine 🥳🥳🥳
Wow, that's amazing. I can't go that fast on my Addi egg ❤
The way you clenched your fist and then perfectly cut to Aubrey plaza holding scissors 😂
This tutorial sold it for me 😄. I bought one on Walmart’s app for $35.
Talk away, My friend! 🥰
I bought a bread machine. I found out the hard way that my house is too cool for dough to rise. I love homemade bread, it's fun and easy in a bread machine. It's literally dump and go. But now I can make really good really nutritious bread and I don't worry about all the stuff that's in it.
What in the world does making bread have to do with making icords?
Whaaat??? $45.99??? 😱😱
I found mine at Michaels a few weeks ago on sale for $14.99. All things Prysm were on sale: needles, hooks, notions, etc..
What!!! Wish I new that. I hope everyone see this.
@@LittlejohnsYarn I hope so too.. I’m not sure if it’s still on sale, but I posted the comment as soon as I heard you mention the price so people can check it out!
@@jf1180 Yes 👍🏻 The one I got is the same as hers. I bought mine at the store though.
@@jf1180 👍🏻👍🏻
Also Joanne usually has a coupon for 25- 40 % off one item. I think mine was $25
Thank you and I have a table that I cut holes in for my 2 addi type knitting machines and a ball winder so I can just cut a hole for this machine and it won't go anywhere. Again Thank you
I never had any problems with my purple machine x
Yep- the old purple version is a real workhorse. It is easier to hold, takes less storage room, the tension holder is better and it is also a lot cheaper. I‘ve used it excessively in Kindergarten for 15 years. Bought the new version after a kid broke mine. Absolutely hate the new overpriced version. Will send it back and buy h the old model again.
THANK YOU! That purple thing NEVER worked I threw it in the trash.
It is still in sale at Michaels says online only for 14.99
Hi lovely video! Do you know of a good icord maker with 2 hooks instead of 4? For very thin thread like DMC pearl cotton?
Hello! What type of yarn do you use? I have this machine but I’m having a hard time find the best yarn type to use. Thank you!!
I had that purple one and sent it back
Yeah I'm looking for something other than the Addi Egg that can handle 4 weight yarn.
The purple one just shreds 4 weight.
Hi, can you change the colour of the yarn half way through with this? Thank you! 😊
thank you for the video. Quick question, are these cords hollow? can I insert a thin plastic headband inside in the cord?. I decorate headbands and croteting the cord for the headband takes forever!
Yes the icord is hollow in the middle. I insert 3 mm wire and bend it into all sort of shapes .
I don't know much about these devices, so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question--is there a way to temporarily remove one or two of the hooks so that one could make i-cords from two or three stitches instead of four?
Any suggestions to stop stitches from dropping??? I get about 5 inches into a cord and they start dropping… so frustrating!
Which yarn (manufacturer)do you recommend?? I tried 4 weight and it didn’t work so well. Any suggestion would be so appreciated.
Grrr. You made me buy one 😂
Can silky satin cord be used with this machine?
Did you try to clamp it on with some no slip liner between the clamp and the table? Maybe that would help?
That is a great tip!
Would this work with paracord?
could fix the clamping issue by adding some grip tape on the clamp area. Would improve it a lot.
What is the latch needle number?(kh?)
I have this one but haven’t used yet.. not sure really where or how to exactly thread the yarn in it lol
You're welcome❤️
I have a tulips one also
Do you like your tulip? I’m torn between which one to buy!
I love the tulip I use that more
No issues with it ? I have one in the cart, just waiting to pull the trigger haha
I’m really starting to enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing your opinions. Just curious, how’d you channel name come about?
Thank you so much! My full name is Alysha Littlejohn. I couldn't think of any other business name, lol.
@@LittlejohnsYarn oh, I’ve never heard of Littlejohn as a last name. That makes total sense then.
Did you try chunky😊
You convinced me! Order one! The purple one was a
Piece of garbage!
How would you say this compares to the Addi egg? I watched your video on that and you said that you wouldn’t use a worsted weight yarn on it. I want to purchase one of them for want to purchase the one that is most versatile.
This is way better!!! Addi egg can be a little bit finicky and it's tubes are bigger
Une fois rendu au niveau du sol ça deviens tout twisté et il faut toujours détourner après quelques rangs. Parfait pour petit il-corde mais plus long c’est deplaisant
I have a question and I'm hoping a fellow knitter can help me out. I purchased a shawl knitting pattern from Stephen west and you had to knit an i cord and then pick up the stitches to start the shawl i believe(its been a while) and i tried for a bit but i HATED knitting that i cord and the thought of picking up all those stitches afterwards was just too much. So i gave up after a while and i have avoided any pattern with i cords ever since(years). Can anyone tell me if you can use a machine like this or some device to knit your i cord for you and then use that i cord to knit the garment? Or is that not possible and you can only use them to knit i cords if you're going to use the i cord on its own as yarn or a Keychain etc. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it! ❤😊
I have had mine for over a year and I cannot get the weight off so it remains unused
I've never come across a crochet pattern that needs cord. What kind of cool stuff do ya'll use it for?!?! These came out to pretty with consistent size stitches and all.
Bag handles, sweater edging, use as a texture in a sweater while crocheting (by that I mean using it as a 'yarn'). Off the top of my head, that's what I came up with.
Mine always gets lumps and gaps do you know why?
The old small purple version worked fine . It had a better tension holder and the icord looked perfect. This new prym knitting mill is overpriced and doesn‘t work nicely. I‘ll send it back and buy the cheaper purple version again.
What do u use icords for? I am a newbie crocheter! Lol!
YOu can use it to make decorative embellishments. The UA-camr, Hooked by Robin, has used it as thicker yarn & to wrap things with. Like a wreath.
That is awesome, thank You. BTW You are beautiful. Stay sweet
Thank you ❤️😊😊
Can I get your purple one to practice before spending all that money
The old purple version is not only cheaper but also works better then the new overpriced version.
I tried that crochet i cord didn’t work out for me😂
I had the smaller blue prym knitting mill for over 15 years and was very happy with it. I work in Kindergarten and use it an awful lot! Even the 3-6 year old kids had success in creating icord. The only thing I wasn‘t too keen on was the weight. The old prym knitting mill was smaller( less storage room) , lighter, easier to hold in your hand and a real workhorse. I wouldn‘t have bought a new one. But a kid dropped it and it fell down stone steps and unfortunately broke. I decided to buy the much more expensive new version as I liked the idea of the table clamp and the weight looked interesting. But to be honest I am really disappointed! It is overpriced and not well thought out at all.
The worst thing is the size and weight. It is far too bulky and heavy for 3 -6 year old kids to hold onto for long. I had no problem using the old machine while standing and cranking away for an hour. The big new machine is uncomfortable to hold after a minute and the hand gets tired quickly. Unfortunately the table clamp is useless as most tables are too thick for it. I tried it on one thinner table but I just didn‘t hold well and slid off a few times. But the part I absolutely hate is the tension holder. In the old version you had to feed the yarn through an opening on the outside and then through the middle of the knitting mill. It stayed where it was meant to be and held the tension wonderfully even when the kids used it. The new knitting mill has two open arms you slip it in between. It might be easier to feed the yarn through but the yarn keeps slipping out all the time as those 2 bent arms don’t close. That way the tension isn‘t kept consistent and the machine doesn‘t work as quickly and smoothly as the old version. I‘ve been doing kilometers of icord in the past and never had problems with the old small prym knitting machine. The result was always perfect. I am very used to using these type of machines but this one doesn‘t work nicely and produced quite a few irregularities in the icord .
I‘ve tried it off and on for 3 days and the colleagues were also unhappy using it. This machine is a waste of money. I‘ll send it back and buy the smaller old version you showed in the beginning…
$38 on Amazon.
Thank you. I only saw $45
Someone seen it at Michael's for $15!
Purple demons 🤣
I never had any issues with the purple knitting mill either. I think this review is just a justification for purchasing a shiny new toy for a lot more money :D which I don't have any issue with, but I don't see any huge differences worthy the price differences tbh. Both do the job efficiently, and with a little DIY anyone could device a clamp on the purple prym as well. Me personally I am happy I have one at all, and this "review" did not convince me to "upgrade" to a new one at all.
I am not sponsored by this company & purchased it with my own money. This is solely my opinion, which I enjoy sharing with others. It's also on sale at Micheals for $14.99
@@LittlejohnsYarn As I have done the same. This is my opinion. I am happy you are happy, but I don't think it's worth the price difference or the hussle. I am not in the US, so Micheals is not available for me, but thank you for mentioning it. I am sure others who'd want one will be glad the know.
Herschnerrs $34.95
Thanks! Also. The addi icord egg is awful.
You should do a review on Temu products! They are super chip and have free shipping
Hi, can you change the colour of the yarn half way through with these? Thank you! 😊
Hi, can you change the colour of the yarn half way through with these? Thank you! 😊
Hi, can you change the colour of the yarn half way through with this? Thank you! 😊
I'm guessing you just knot the new colour yarn to the old colour yarn