Is the Kingsize bigger than the standard Addi Express?

No. Both list 46 needles, a 35 cm circular diameter and a 45 cm flat width. The Kingsize name does not mean a larger knitting bed in these specs.

Which is better for making hats?

Both work for hats on the same 46-needle cylinder. The Kingsize adds a row counter and a yarn cake, which helps beginners; the standard Express does the same knitting for $73 less.

Is the Kingsize worth the extra $73?

Only if you value the included yarn cake, pattern and mechanical row counter. The knitting capacity is identical, so most buyers save with the $94.00 standard Express.

What yarn do they take?

The Kingsize lists US 6 to 11 (4–8 mm) yarn. The standard Express specs don't state a yarn range, so match it to the same mid-weight yarns.

Can both knit flat panels?

Yes. Both list circular and flat modes, with flat panels up to about 45 cm (17.7 in) wide.

Both are manual plastic machines with metal needles and no motor to fail. The Kingsize lists a metal component and a row counter; neither lists a warranty term here, so check the store's warranty at purchase.

addi Express Kingsize Knitting Machine vs Addi Express Knitting Machine

Buy the Addi Express (B) if you want the standard 46-needle circular machine at the lower price: $94.00 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, versus $167.00 at Amazon for the Kingsize. The Kingsize (A) is the same 46-needle, 35 cm circular / 45 cm flat format, so the extra $73 buys packaging and accessories rather than a bigger machine. Choose the Kingsize only if you specifically want the included yarn cake and the mechanical row counter bundle.

Today the Addi Express Knitting Machine costs $73.00 less at its best price.

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