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Comments criticizing the machines, and people who use them will be deleted. I'm not going to argue over whether or not these items are hand made or not. If you don't like the idea of a knitting machine, just close the window and move along to the next video.

Hey Jennifer!! Been watching for several months now. I am glad you got the Addi. I love mine. I am a school bus 🚌 driver. And I have about 60 elementary kids in my bus. So before Christmas break 2022 I made hats!!! I bought the $1.25 skeins from DT and I skein made a hat for each kid… they loved them and are still wearing them!! Good luck!!

This machine is a game changer for people with fingers that aren't as flexible as they used to be! Hand knitting kills my hands these days and I can't do it for very long!

I know this is an older video but, yes, I’m mesmerized by the clicking and turning. And it is making me anxious waiting for mine to ship and get here two days later which as I watch this I only have one more day but I want it now. Hahaha

Hi. Thanks for the mention. I’m trying to get back into making videos. We got a 3D printer so we are upgrading the Addi adapter. A hat in 7 minutes!

Hi Jen, I bought my Addi during the pandemic and since then produced hundreds of hats for charity (homeless and children in Romania). I also crochet and hand knit baby blankets all year. Ignore the negative people, they suck and will criticize and bad breath anything and everybody. Thank you for all you do for the yarn community.

I love that you did the whole process in real time. Your ability to talk about pertinent things while showing a mundane process is why your channel just works. You make it seem easy 😘

I watched a video where the lady suggested folding a dryer sheet around the yarn for it to go through before going around the pegs. I tried that on some yarn my machine didn't like and it worked. The hat, headband and scarf look great.

My husband has a 3D printer and he printed a tensioner for both of my Addi knitting machines. Those tensioners make a huge difference which makes knitting on the machines even easier. He also bought me a small electric drill so that when my arms get tired I can use that but it doesn't go super fast so I don't have to worry about breaking the machine.

Love your idea of combining Addi stitches together with some crochet/hand knitting stitches... For me, it would be useful for scarves & hats, and maybe I could sew rectangles together for blankets. Maybe Mr. W will get me one this Christmas time, so I can donate more items :)

If there is no tutorial about hand decreasing stitching for a hat made on a knitting mill, you could have found a gem if you would make one, because that could be a video that goes through the roof for views!

I hand knit, and crochet, and have for many years. I am also the proud owner of the addis and the sentros, all sizes. If some think it's cheating, that is, of course, their prerogative. But it's like saying using a sewing machine to create garments is Cheating....should everything be hand-sewn then? Of course not!! Thanks Jenn.......

Good morning Jen! When your face came on my TV, all I thought was please no mommy, dearest! I jumped a little bit, not gonna lie.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

A flatbed knitting machine cost much more than the Addi. Love my Addi, as well as my 9 flatbed knitting machines. The learning curve for flatbed knitting takes time, but well worth it.

Jennifer, I love your new projects. Your table is perfect...Mr. Cinnamon did a great job. You did a wonderful job demonstrating on how to use Addi knitter...you are improving so fast. Your projects look so good. The closing looks great where you transferred to knitting needles to decrease 💜🙂

This looks like so much fun, thanks for showing the process from start to finish, I can see how it would really tame the yarn stash down, and getting the kids involved is a win win for me 🥰

Absolutely loving the turban style headbands you've made! 😍 Thank you for sharing this video with us. I love how your opinion was similar to mine prior to you getting it, yet you've opened my eyes to how beneficial it could actually be to have one. 💖 I also love how Mr. Cinnamon, JuJu and Little man can even get in on the fun.. I appreciate you taking the time for this video for us! 💖

Hi Jennifer, I have the addi and the sentro, but i also knit, crochet and weave on big looms. I can understand the reason for plastic verses metal. ("Rust and extra care/cleaning and oiling.") Absolutely loved your machine and hand knit hat. Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing, Hugs

I know I bought both sizes. I bought the small one first then saw how small the knitted items were. I bought the large Sentro and was not happy with it. I then purchased the large Addi. It is great.

Hi Jen! I just got an addy king size too. Boy were my first projects a disaster. I’m getting a little better but it definitely takes practice!💜

Thanks for this, Jen. I def want one BUT, after watching this, I won't without a table like Mr. Cinnamon made you! What a sweetheart he is!

I donated lots of yarn in the past and gave a friend crocheted lots when I moved four years ago. I understand. I quilt and have fabrics. I diamond paint and have many kits. I have other stitching hobbies too.

I absolutely love your blanket! It's gorgeous! So last night my daughter n her boyfriend took my son out to eat...afterwards they stopped at my house. The day before...I made 5 hats on my addi using the soft n sleek Costa Mesa/972. And the blue Jean colorway. When my daughter's boyfriend saw those hats he HAD to have one! I told him where I got the idea from...he thought that was the coolest thing...lol

I have had mine, Addi for over 10 years. And every year, I use my left overs a make as many hats and scarves that I can. Donated to many organizations over the years.

Love your video. I bought a sentro. I can’t do it. I’m so disapointed. But I’m meeting with someone I was referred to tomorrow. Hoping she can help me. In my mind I just wanted to pump these out like crazy to make cute hats and scarves to ship to homeless communities I’ve been watching on YT. CROSS YOUR FINGERS

Thank you for sharing this video with us. I really enjoyed seeing the knitting machine in action. Thank you for educating us. 😊

I'm a handknitter and crocheter, and wanted a way to churn out some gifts and donations. I bought the Sentro 2 months ago, made a couple hats. At first I was frustrated and aggravated about the dropped/tucked stitched, but I found a yarn that worked (Big Twist) and figured i could always use Caron Simply Soft since everyone said how well it works on Sentro. So, last few days I've been trying EVERYTHING to get this thing to work! I thought maybe it was static, I've tried dryer sheets, thread magic, misting with water - it just drops or tucks stitches no matter what. I even bought Simply Soft, and that was a screaming wreck!! So. I ordered an Addi. Now to figure out why this Sentro isnt working so i can pass it on to someone who has more patience! I really liked the Sentro when i first got it, if anyone has any thoughts on how to sort it out, I'd love to know! (Im thinking of opening it up and seeing if a good lubricant might help.)

You are not alone!!

Thanks for sharing. I just purchased the small & large Addi machines. I think I found a good deal on them. I had many of the same thoughts as you did before deciding to buy them. In fact, I wanted them for years, but couldn't justify the cost and space until recently. I had looked at reviews on all the circular knitting machines and they weren't good (at the time). I tried finding the high quality made from steel ones and found them way too costly for my needs. My craft room is overloaded and I'm now invading other rooms in my home, which makes me very unhappy. People gave me large quantities of yarns and now I am overwhelmed. I'm now spinning my own yarn and just don't need or want most of the store yarns; however, I don't want to get rid of them either. Then I took note that people knit hats for charity. My husband runs a Food Bank and there is a local center near us to help save babies. That was my justification for buying these machines. I found many RU-vid tutorials that help with the learning curve. Since watching them, I haven't found the poor reviews as I had before. Within the last few days, I've made my first 6-7 pairs of socks on the small and 7 hats on the large. Yes, I have problems with certain yarns, drop stitches, double stitches and so forth, but I'm learning what's causing them and what to look for. I have a long 1952 knitting machine and a "As Seen on TV" from the 1990s. I've made many tops with them, but the machines aren't easily accessible. The problems are no different. I hand knitted my whole life. Drop stitches and other mistakes occur. That's just how it is. I'm now using up the excess yarn speedily, will help other people and still can enjoy doing my other many projects in between. I feel it's a win, win, win. So far, I'm very happy with these two Addis. Thankfully some of the tutorials went over some issues or problems that I also had. I saw them first so I didn't panic.

Oohh i got the mushroom one for leg warmer, socks and headband because it's bit more pegs than the 22 peg one which i found to stretched out for socks when i seen tutorials online. Also that green reminds me if shrek and cartoon zombies...

I would buy an Addi in a second if I could afford it. I have a Sentro and love it. It's not cheating, its a tool to help expand creative minds. The things I have seen people create on them is mind blowing.

Truly enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing all of the pros and cons of the machine. Much appreciate the great advice too.

Miss Jennifer, you can get a small laundry basket from Dollar Tree to put under your knitting table to catch all long projects.

Your knitted turban is beautiful. I knit too. Not lots but a few sweaters etc.

The turban looks great on you!!

Jennifer, there may be a BAZIILLION videos out there but not YOUR video! Yours will still be unique and some people will relate better to you. So don't let that bazillion prevent you from making one ... if you want to. One tip I would give you is to do a couple of more rows of your waste yarn. If it begins to unravel like one end of yours looks like it did after it got hung up on the needles, it might go to far and cause it to release from your stitches. More is better. lol I don't know if you've seen this trick but when making hats, sometimes you'll notice the end stretches out into a bell shape. If you will grab the hat, securely, and WHACK the end of it on a hard surface a couple of times, it will straighten out. (Good way to get out your frustrations too) LOL! You're doing great and have learned a lot in a short time. I would also suggest trying the drill and attachment. I use mine once I have a few rows started and it works great. It saves a lot of time and the tension comes out great with just your normal gliding the yarn with your hand. Have fun!

I just saw someone showing this machine yesterday. It looks pretty cool.

Your "headwrap" creation looks fabulous.🥰 I wouldn't mind having a few of those so I'm patiently waiting for your tutorial if and whenever you feel like it . The Addi King is a real neat machine. I plan to get one some time in the future. I am so happy that you gave a us a demo on what it does and how to work on it . I have a much better idea now about what is involved in actually making stuff. Thank you so much🌺 Also, Mr cinnamon is a real good handyman. It's really neat to have someone there to build good stuff for you when you need it. My dear husband is like that too. He's a joiner.

Thank you sooooooooo much for this vid…….ended up snagging a new addi for $170……Amazon….now, on to stash busting. Thanks, dear one….

Hi I have the small and large machines but I don’t use them enough 😂 You have inspired me to start using them again 😊 I want to make some preemie hats to donate to the hospital with the smaller one. I like the table your husband made I use one of those wood little barstools that I got from Walmart for the larger one I turn it upside down and attach the machine to the bottom and then I can put my feet on the part, you sit on and hold it in place while I crank the machine. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ It works 😂 I know you really don’t want to, but if sometime you could show how to finish their hats at the top by hand knitting, I would like to see that 😊

Just wanted to add my experience to your comment about crocheters having difficulties in learning to knit. I was a crocheter for years and gave up on learning to knit because I just couldn't do it! Then.....a friend that learned Continental Knitting in Germany instead of the English Knitting taught mostly here in the US. I was able to pick it up easily because of the difference in how you hold the yarn & tension. I love knitting now especially afghans. Please, check it out.

I have a sentro.......wish I could afford an addi. You are so real when showing how it works. I also knit and crochet......i love both. My machine I also love. Like my children and grandchildren, I'm capable of loving them both. As usual, I so enjoy you.

Jennifer I have watched each video that you have talked about the Addi machine and I see It brings you joy. We crochet or knit because it brings us joy. That is what matters.

I’ve been sick for a week now with a cough and a stuffy nose. I was feeling so bad because i’m tired of being sick. So i watched your videos and i feel much better! Thank you Cinnamon for being here❤

For decreasing you can also use the chunky flexee loom links.

Your husband is such a great one for helping you in your craft. I have been a hand knitted and crocheter for years and never wanted anything to do with the machines until about a week ago. I want it for charity knitting so I can make more hats faster. And I’ll make some hats to sell to earn back the cost. Thanks for this helpful video.

I appreciate your video and honestly. Just ordered myself a sentro for my birthday.

If you put a salad spinner below on the floor it will turn around if you keep going for making tubes for blankets!

That is so cool. Thank you for the how too on the machine. I have been looking at those for years & I got the big straight one 30 years ago & keep wanting to bring it back out but want to just get the round one instead. Thank you for showing it in real time, very much appreciated. Love your videos...

I don’t know if this suggestion has been made yet. I noticed you are having problems with your arm hurting while cranking I also have the same problem. I have found that if you stop for about 15 minutes when the pain starts if you do a few slow rotations of the shoulder for the count of 10 will relax the arm. Then you will be able to start cranking again. If it continue to hurt rest and rotate your arm again it actually will enable you to continue cranking without pain. Former Physical therapy patient.

I also donate hats….over 300 already! I love using my sale yarn for them!

Love the video and how you explained it. I bought Sentro 48 pin but addi seemed more stable. I’m just a beginner. Hope to purchase one of these addi machines in future. Thank you for sharing. 😊

Love the turban!!

Every new craft takes trial and error to learn. I have the Sentro machine and am having fun. My granddaughter loves to help me crank items too. Side note, she loves the smell of yarn.😄

Jennifer I have been watching your last few videos where talk about your addi knitting machine and you can see in your face the joy that it has brought you! You have no reason to have any guilt about buying the machine for yourself. You deserve Joy!! Thank you for your videos and honesty!!

I LOVE how you decreased! I’m not experienced knitter so to figure that I wouldn’t be able to do 🫤 it sure is lovely! Love your video!

Hello, you were right to get the Addi. I did my research for the Sentro machine over the Addi. I bought the Addi .hands down. I made the right Choice. You have come a long way. You made a sweater, and the scarf with the pattern that you showed in this video. I have not accomplished that yet. I enjoyed this video. l Hope you get into doing tutorials. May I suggest using a tensioner for your machine, for the yarn not to have to go through your fingers. Just suggesting. Amazon has a 2 pack-clear.😎

It's not cheating & your hand finish is beautiful. I got both sizes in a special deal about 5 years ago, came from Germany. Now I see they have an egg to investigate. I'm 71 now, also working on my health. I'm doing the carnivore diet, lost 12#'s so far in less than a month of easing into it. Hope to lose 60 more. Just got my addi out again to work during winter months for gifts. So many sweater projects to do that I bought when I knew I was moving to snow country. Still have to finish my first sweater I started before my move almost done, but think I may have to get some lessons & help to get my mind going again. I'd hate to mess it up at this point. Addi is so inspiring because you get a result so fast.

Thank you so much. I’m a crocheter and just got the Addi Express Kingsize . ❤I appreciate you not fast forwarding and the level of detail. I was shock when I saw you put the yarn needle in the machine hole at 55:49. I didn’t even realize that slot was there!😂

I love love love your makes Jen! I don't care if people think it's cheating. You are so creative and I love your enthusiasm. Thank you for showing us.

I so enjoyed this tutorial. I have been thinking about getting one of these machines, only a smaller one. After watching This I believe I will get me a smaller one. Thank you so much for showing me and explaining how they work. Again I Love watching you. You have such a sweetness in your voice. That makes me happy.

First of all Jen, I love and appreciate your honesty. I hope you will appreciate mine. I agree with you on the donation aspect. But as far as the craft fair thing, when I shop at those I am expecting hand made items. I feel a hat made on the Addi is machine made and I hope the craft vendors are being honest about that. I would expect to pay less for machine made Addi hat than a hand made item. I could go to a store and buy a machine made hat. It’s a fun Hobby I suppose but not hand made Love your videos. Have a great day!!!

They are have a deal over esty for 293.65 for the bug one and little a set together. But I just bought my jamit and I love it after many broken gears of the sentro 48 lol. The jamit can handle the big red brand so well. I just loved love it.

I bought an adaptor for my Sentro haven’t put it on yet can’t wait to attach it. I have used the drill and its fun but you have to pay attention LOL

I just got an addi. I like making & donating Chemo hats. I feel they are still homemade. Im old & have arthritic hands, so it is a huge help for me. Thanks for your videos.

This was a great video. It was nice to see how this knitting machine worked and how quickly you made a hat. Lots of good information about the machine. I don’t understand why people would think that this knitting machine and a sewing machine are cheating! Are they crazy! Oh well, it takes all kinds in this world! 💜🙏🏻

Well, I'm sold.. I've just started crocheting twiddlemuffs that I want to donate to local homes and hospitals for people with dementia & alzheimer's. I'm fairly knew to crochet/knitting so I'm slow, slow, slow. I can see that getting one of these machines will enable me to get so many more twiddlemuffs made than if I just keep doing them by hand. Now to start saving up to buy one. It's going to be well worth the wait and cost. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience with the addi. I hope you continue to enjoy your new machine.

Thank you for this video. I've wondered about the machine and for me I now realize it's not for me right now. My husband has migraines and you made me realise how much it might bother him. I only learned this because I recently started watching you. Your honesty and since of humor is why I keep watching you. Thanks again,

Happy snowy Wed from Ontario Canada...if I'm not mistaken they make a knitting machine for socks.. your demo was amazing 👏 😍

Also, I love the 'sneak preview' of your sweater for next week! 😉

To save frustration and time is huge! I love the fact that I can pump out more items to sell, giveaway or donate. Crochet is unique in that no machine can duplicate. To each his own. If you enjoy it , then enjoy it to the. Max!

Thanks Jennifer I have a sentro love it but wish I would have bought the Addi first

Thank you very much for the tutorials!!!!

Jen I LOVE the table your husband made for you. I immediately showed my husband & said,"l👀k what Jen's AMAZING husband made for her, he must really love her!" I won't be holding my breath for my husband to make me one. 🤣 Also to let everyone know to keep checking Amazon for the Addi to go on hours to 1 day sales. I caught my Addi King on a random 1 day sale for about $150. I see the sale now & then still. Thanks for the fun video Jen. 💜 PS: As you learn I'd love to see future videos of you making things on the Addi in addition to your regular content because different people teach differently as well as some learn easier from one person to another. You're a great teacher Jen.

I find just the sound mesmerizing! I remember making potholders as a kid with my sister. So if your kids participate, Kudos to you!

Thanks for showing your Addition to us. I've been researching them too.need to do some overtime, and have a few more birthdays before I can justify. Maybe if I told hubby I would use up yarn faster, he may be all in. Just kidding, he's very supportive, just too much for us at this time. Great episode ,Jennifer. Thanks for sharing.

I don't have one of these machines but, I really enjoyed watching this. Leg warmers would be great. I love your ear warmers and the scarf you made.🤗 Thank you. I use my sewing machine for everything I can to eliminate hand sewing 🙂. Actually, I just fixed the wear out at the cuff to sleeve edge on my grandsons sweatshirt a couple weeks ago on my sewing machine. He watched me so he could learn how to do it. It's 1 of his favorite sweatshirts. 🤗 Wishing you a beautiful blessed day 🙏🏻🤗💖

Glad I am not the only one that had to practice a lot.😂 I love my Sentro and Addi.

I am a knitter and crocheter but love using my knitting machines for using up stash. I have made hats, cowls and a blanket. I have the Addi and 2 Sentros. I have a screwdriver attachment for one of my Sentros and an Aibilenger(sp) for the other which allows them to be motorized. The Addi was too expensive for me to potentially damage, so I haven't tried changing it. Lol!

Very informative video! I just bought both sizes of Addi’s, 46 pins and 22 pins for hats and much needed wool socks. I have been watching numerous videos for operating instruction, and your video is one of the best. Thank you! Can’t wait to get started!

Hi Jen, I love my knitting machine. I have 2 sizes of the Centro. I make amigarumi, draft dodgers, hats, sweaters, tunics, earwarmers etc.. as you said the possibilities are endless. Yes practice, practice. It does bring out a lot of serene, peaceful time. I still crochet of course. But, thie machine is a nice little break from the hand work too. Thanks for sharing what this process does for you. Love the table Mr. Cinnamon made. 😍😍

Thank you for doing this video. I was think about a knitting machine but I would not use it . I can crocherter and knit enough hat for what I need. Thank you for your help .

I'm wearing a sweater I made for myself when I first got my addi. About 4 years ago... I actually wore it to bed...very comfy. I love my addi...I'm actually thinking about getting another one...I've used my other so much I'm surprised it still works at all

Oh and that table mr cinnamon made for you is genius! I see he even put a pole for your camera on it… I would purchase one from him

Thank you so much for taking the time to show and tell the Addi. I have always wondered how it works and how to change color. It would be fun because I do not knit, but I know I wouldn’t use it often enough to justify the cost. I don’t have a large stash either. Have fun with yours, the table is fabulous! 😊

Lol thats why you are so awesome! I love truth

Hi Jennifer, I too have a addi king, that I got after I seen bod review it sometime ago. Then made hats an scarfs for family; then started going to craft fairs. Now I have an addi pro an using both to make amigurumi's; I just started doing, I have made right at 40 little bunny's for up coming craft fair in no time at all. I really am enjoying the the addi knitting machines. I hope you enjoy your addi knitting machine.

I have a Sentro 48 pin and an Addi 46 pin. I can make hats just as big on the Addi using less tension. I have a tension fork ordered to attach to my Addi that I am looking forward to using. The Sentro has that already, so I miss that on the Addi.

Good morning, I’m now a lot more interested in an addi but maybe for Christmas. Thanks for your honesty about it.

Hey Jen, so glad you made this video. I watch you every afternoon when I get home from work and thoroughly enjoy spending the afternoon with you. I have to admit, I've never actually given any thought to getting a knitting machine but, after watching this video, the one thing I know for sure is that I need to get a Mr. Cinnamon. LOL...Many thanks and much love from Washington State, Tami

I love your video. Thanks for sharing. I do have a Sentro and love it as long as I do not use a drill on it. the drill made it go to fast and ruined it. Thankfully, Sentro replaced it, even though it was my doing. So I now use it to make hats for donation and I do the cranking. But I do love having the knitting machine. I do not knit and so it was nice to have it to knit with. I am a full time crocheter. I also have the small Addi. I have made baby hats on it but nothing else as of yet. I will have to try headbands. Again, loved the video and I think you do a great job on your channel. I love watching you.

I have the centro one bc the cost was way better. I didn't know, like you said, if I would use it or have it sit in the closet. I love it for the double knit hats and recently I've been doing the flat panels and then sewing them together as a cardi...then the tube/hat can be a fast sleeve or a small flat panel can be sewn into a sleeve. I like experimenting with which yarns and weights work best. Some definitely take longer to prevent dropped stitches. Lol Thanks for sharing! I'd love to do a craft show one day but feel a little intimidated. 🤷🏻‍♀️🙃

I love the colors and thank you for showing us how you do things on the Addie. Beautiful

That is a cool idea how mr. Cinnamon made the hole in your table. You should get like fishnet and staple it underneath there instead of putting the basket underneath it that way everything goes in their fishnet staple it underneath your table that would be so cool. Your friend Nanette from Texas✌⚘⚘⚘👍💖💖

I would love to have that machine but it is pricey. I’m glad you did a video on it in real time. Thank you. I don’t think it’s cheating at all. It’s just a different way to craft. Maybe one day I can get one. 🥰

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you!

LOVED watching you make this and I think the puke green looks like mustard yellow on my computer! Thanks for showing your new "toy". I've always wondered How the knitting machines worked!

New to watching you but I just have to say my hearing is not too good but your voice is so clear I can hear you so well other knitters/crocheters I find harder to understand. I just want too thank you so much for this.

This was a fun and interesting video😁! It was mesmerizing to watch the rows go around 😃. My daughter had gotten a little round knitter. But we both didn’t understand the directions and she was really young. So we gave it away, or I have it in my storage shed. If I still had it I would definitely play with it to make hats😊. Thank you for sharing your hard work, take care, and rest your shoulder 🤗💕!