Quiet: squeak,squeak. Mine is even louder and when it gets to the black hooks it bangs like someone slamming a door shut. I cant stand it and it makes me so anxious about annoying the neighbours that I cant use it in the evenings .
I am sorry to hear yours is loud; did you purchase it new? If yes, you might be able to return it to the distributor for a replacement. If you purchased it used or on Ebay or similar, it is likely not returnable. There are multiple groups on Facebook; are you on FB? If yes, my favorite group is "Addi King Loomers & Knits" Perhaps scroll through some of the older posts and see if anyone else has had the problem, or make a post yourself. Good luck!
@@nikkigriffith9703 This is actually a replacement item.for the first one, it has the same problem. I bought new. This one is going back too and Ill buy a sentro instead.
@satsumamoon I have been a distributor for over 10 years and have not heard of this problem once let alone twice. I am very sorry to hear about your issues.
When you have 2 yarns different colors, where do you get the yarn that you want to be showing on the outside? Closest to the hook or 2nd in the hook? Thanks for letting me know. Mary Jaffe
Hello Mary! Good question! I actually have the two strands in my hand and when I want to change, I switch them in my hands which then switches the way they go through the shuttle. Does that make sense?
THANK YOU FOR THIS TUTORIAL, IT'S SO CLEAR I UNDERSTAND IT. CAN I GIVE YOU AND YOUR FOLLOWERS A TIP THAT I USE AND IT'S VERY HANDY.!!! I SET UP MY HAT ON WASTE YARN OF CONTRAST COLOUR AND DO 10/12 ROWS KNIT ONE ROW ONLY WITH CONTRAST CROCHET COTTON. THEN USE YOUR MAIN YARN (yarns) AND COMPLETE YOUR HAT. ( THE 110, 120, 140 ROWS ETC. FOR SIZE REQUIRED. AT THIS STAGE KNIT ONE ROW ONLY WITH CONTRAST CROCHET COTTON. KNIT 10/12 ROWS WASTE YARN(CONTRAST COLOUR. ### NOW KNIT ONE ROW CROCHET COTTON, THEN 10/12 ROWS WASTE YARN. 1 ROW CROCHET COTTON. THEN KNIT YOUR NEXT HAT AS BEFORE. ( DO AS MANY HATS AS YOU WISH IN THIS FASHION AND LEAVE THE LAST WASTE YARN ON THE MACHINE TO THE READY FOR YOUR NEXT LOT OF HATS. FINISH OFF YOUR HATS AS USUAL. ( JUST PULL OUT THE CROCHET COTTON TO SEPERATE EACH HATS.) YE KNITTERS I HOPE WITH PRACTICE, WILL LOVE THE IDEA I HAVE GIVEN YOU. I DID LOTS OF HATS LAST YEAR AND GAVE THEM TOO THE CHILDRENS SHOE BOX APPREAL FOR CHRISTMAS. FROM 80yr old CRAFTER ❤❤
Thank you for all your tutorials, so well explained!! The natural colours of the Alpaca yarn make your hat so special. Alpaca is lovely to knit or weave with and I love how it blooms after washing. So cosy. I have bought Alpaca fleeces to prepare and spin and love the whole process though it does take time.
Thank you so much!! I have many cones of yarn for my weaving loom and hadn't thought of using them for my Addi!! The tip about the way you make one of the colours stand out is something I knew but had forgotten so thanks for that! I shan't be making hats unless my granddaughters want me to but this machine will be a way of my using up the enormous amount of yarn lying around! That also applies to my weaving loom as well! I never seem to use it all up though as I keep spinning more!! Off to watch your next video. Thanks again 😀
You are a wonderful teacher: so clear and well spoken. Your videos are so interesting and inspiring. I live in New Zealand where a lot of Alpacas are bred. They are so gorgeous 🥰 I’m glad to see that it’s so easy to knit with alpaca yarn on the circular machine as we tend to use quite a bit of alpaca/merino blend, which is so soft and warm and more affordable than straight alpaca. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial. I have the third instalment queued already ❣️🌹
Nikki, I did subscribe your little channel. The dogs are so sweet. I hope you make some more videos. I have been given a Addi Knitting Loom Kingsize by a friend, but I have still problems. Although I turn the crank slowly, I lose stitches, that is, I discover this when I have already knitted several rounds. Run stitches are formed. However, the device seems to be perfectly fine. Do you have any tips for me? Love from South-Germany 🌹 P.S.: Where do you live?
Hello Rose, thank you for you feedback! I very much appreciate it. We live in the southeastern area of Washington State in the United States in a town named Kennewick. I see you are in South Germany! I am sorry to hear you are still having problems. We have found that most issues with the machine relate to the yarn, some yarns just do not do well in the Addi. I would suggest trying several different types. Good luck and wishing you better luck!
@@nikkigriffith9703 Thank you, dear Nikki ❤, for your answer! I live in Bavaria in a place on the Danube. Yes, I have noticed, very thin yarn is unsuitable and immediately pulls run stitches. But I also think I need to get familiar with the machine first. Yesterday I tried again with another yarn and it went better already. Anyway, I do not give up! It's so much fun! I'm going to knit my whole neighborhood! Lots of love! Rosl 🌹
@@rosedewittbukater4203 I am so happy to hear you are having better luck with another yarn! And as you say, do not give it up! It is way too much fun! You will become an "Addi"ct like me!
Great tutorials. My question is, how is it that the pattern on the first part of the hat, using the black & white yarn, is so variable? I would expect there to be an even blend of the two colors. It looks great, but I don’t see how that plays out. Thanks.
We raise suri alpacas and I use suri alpaca, if I am using a fingerling or lighter weight yarn, I will often use two or three strands at the same time going through the machine. I have used huacaya in a dk weight and it worked beautifully as well!
@@mar8014 Yes, both suri and huacaya are types of alpaca, very different natural fibers, huacaya has much loft while suri is known for its luster and drape.
Hi Nikki, I just viewed your RU-vid. This is now May 31, 2022. Are you still doing RU-vid videos? I just got my Addi Knitting Machine in April. I'm having fun cracking out my first batch of hats for the Homeless. Your video though 7 yrs old was a great help to me.
Hello! Thanks for your kind feedback! thank you for your service to the homeless! I only made those because I am both an alpaca breeder and an Addi dealer also and wanted to show other alpaca owners how they could use the yarn from their animals! Good luck in all your future endeavors!
Hi Nikki, great video! would like to ask if you have the same issue, that when it reaches to the black needles, it becomes more difficult to crank and the machine cracks loudly when you pass by the black needle and the row counter increases. I think this might be only the issue for the machine with mechanical row counter?
Hello Tirelli! Thanks for your feedback! The machine should crank smoothly no matter where it is in the process, is it just the piece you are presently doing, or has it been doing it for a while? Are you new to the machine or have you had it for a while? Cheers!
@@garychamberlin1117 Thanks for so quick reply! I just received it today :). I find some videos online, some machines are with electronic row counter and some are with mechanic one. In some reviews, it is said it is normal to have this crank noise when it comes to the back needles due to the mechanic row counter. I checked the offical website and now the product is only with mechanic row counter. So I guess they have changed to this model to save battery. When did you buy this machine?
I know this is an old video, I have just stumbled on it, thank you for sharing, you made the instructions very clear. I can't afford an addi yet, so I got one of the cheaper ones it's called a sentro, I will apply what I've learnt from you as it should pretty much works the same way. Cheers!
I have a question for you, Nikki, and I’m hoping if I post it here you’ll see it: I bought a new Addi, and it seems like it has a lot of play in the crank handle. Is that normal? If I had known I could have bought it from an authorized dealer, I would have done that. When I contacted the seller, they suggest I tear the machine apart to see if a screw is loose. I’ve made only a few hats, and that seems kind of crazy to me. The machine seems to work fine, but the slight wobble worries me a little, and I’m wondering if I should send it back and try again.
It's hard to know without seeing it, what is a "lot of play". Mine has some play, I would never have recommended to have it torn apart by the buyer; it has a one year warranty and if you are within that timeframe I would contact the seller to make plans for an exchange for a new one!
@@garychamberlin1117 Thanks. It is working fine, but when I wind the crank, it is does not wind flat against the side of the machine (as it was likely designed to). What concerns me, though, is that at first I did not notice any wobbling, and it seems as though as I use it more, it is “wobbling” more and more. I had read online that people had trouble getting Addi to enforce the warranty if they had not purchased it from an authorized dealer. So I’m trying to figure out if I have a machine that is defective-and if I should return it before the return window closes and try again. When I watch videos online, it seems like a little wobbling is not unusual…so maybe it’s nothing to worry about.
Even though this video is a little bit older it was still very informative I would never think that because of the thickness of alpaca that one could get it to go through the addi. I just tried some cashmere yarn chunky and it went through there so I'm totally amazed by all this thank you so much for sharing 🤗❣️
I understand; since I made this video Elizabeth, Addi stopped including those items with the machine, and instead sell them separately. But you know what, there are so many excellent and more recent video tutorials on RU-vid and there are a number of Facebook groups with over 10,000 members globally showcasing their work and sharing with the rest of us what they are doing that you might enjoy. My favorite is Addi King Loomers & Knits on Facebook. They have a tremendous library. Hoping you become an "Addi"ct like me!
Oh my gosh, just got my addi and your videos have helped me so much to understand how to use it. Also, such a calming and enjoyable video to watch! Thank you! :)
Thanks for your tutorial. I'm sure I could now use it. However, I am wondering how large the hats actually are as I hand knit very large ones that I then felt but my hands don't like the process nad i was hoping these might be the answer.
Hello Sue, thanks for your feedback. I have used a variety of yarns and find that the heavier the yarn, the firmer the hat. I like to use two strands of a suri 2-ply together when I want a looser weave with a bit of give or stretch in it. You can experiment and have fun. There is a wonderful group if you are on Facebook called "Addi Loomers & Knits", there are over 7,000 members globally, and they post patterns and photos of what they are doing. It is absolutely stunning, and there is also a library of other videos! Enjoy!
You are not doing anything wrong. I find that the looseness of the weave depends on the yarn, the type, thickness, etc. I use alpaca yarn, both huacaya and suri, and they both behave very differently in the machine. I typically do not hold any tension other than what comes from being in the yarn holder. I would try different types of yarn and see if that makes a difference.
Hi Karen! No I haven't done anything lately, but are you on Facebook? There are several REALLY GREAT ADDI groups on FB that have tons of videos, patterns, amazing things that folks are creating. My favorite is Addi King Loomers & Knits! JoJo is a gem!
Yes, the Addi is great for making hats and many other things, I have a video series of 3 parts on how to make the hats. If you are on Facebook, there are several groups for Addi lovers, my personal favorite is the one "Addi King Loomers and Knits"! Enjoy
Thank you for your kind feedback! You are well on your way to becoming an "Addi"ct! There are several really great Addi groups on Facebook. My favorite is "Addi King Loomers & Knits" Best Wishes, Nikki
Yes we do! Note that all distributors are currently out of stock; the supply chain has been disrupted, and Addi will likely not ship more to the US until later this spring. You can send me a note at sandollar01@gmail.com and I can put you on my waiting list if you like!
Hi, the best video and well explained BUT what if the person wants a pom pom? It's reversible so how can you add a pom pom please? It would have to be removable/detachable I guess because you'd want one pom on one side and then remove it to use on the other side when wearing it on the other side. How to do this please? If you could please explain and possibly make a video how to attach removable pom. thank you in advance
Hello Fernando! Thank you for your question. The way of attaching the pom pom shown actually shows how to create it using part of the hat tube itself, not a separate pom pom. And you are right, when you do it like that, it is harder to become reversible because then there is the pom next to the wearer's head. There are a number of other videos about how to make a create a pom pom on RU-vid, and not even necessarily for a hat made with the addi, but the process would be the same. There are little looms that make it easy and fast to create a pom pom, but I have seen videos that just use things available at hand. Again, thank you for watching my video!
PUT A BUTTON IN THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND USE FINE ELASTIC FROM THE pom pom THREAD A NEEDLE AND BRING IT THROUGH THE CENTRE OF YOUR HAT AND LOOP IT AROUND THE BUTTON YOU ALSO REQUIRE A BUTTON ON THE FIRST SIDE SO THAT YOU CAN UNDO FROM 1st side used and reverse the pom pom. ❤❤ 80yr old CRAFTER
ADDI EXPRESS TRICOTIN CLAMP FOOT LOCK FOOT BASE BASE feet (di vivedo) www.thingiverse.com/thing:4254251 HELLO I DRAW THIS CLAMP EVEN FOR THE ADDI ... I HAVE ALSO MADE IT FOR MY PRYM MAXI www.thingiverse.com/thing:4240432. IF YOU HAVE WAY TO PRINT IT, TRY IT AND TAKE A PHOTO, I WOULD LIKE TO TEST IT WITH YOU! I also printed needles and blocks for the knitting mill. ADDI EXPRESS TRICOTIN CLAMP PIEDE BLOCCO PIEDE BASE BASE piedini (di vivedo) www.thingiverse.com/thing:4254251 CIAO HO DISEGNATO QUESTO MORSETTO ANCHE PER L'ADDI ... LO HO ANCHE REALIZZATO PER IL MIO PRYM MAXI www.thingiverse.com/thing:4240432. SE AVETE MODO DI STAMPARLO, PROVARLO E FARE UNA FOTO, VORREI TESTARLO CON TE! Ho stampato anche aghi e blocchi x il mulinetto da maglieria.
