Which is better for making hats?

The addi Express Kingsize. Its 46 needles knit a tube about 13.8 in across, which suits beanies and hat brims. The Caydo only makes i-cords.

Can the Caydo knit a blanket or sweater?

No. It produces i-cords for handles, trims and décor. For blankets and sweater panels you need the addi, which knits flat up to about 17.7 in wide.

Is the addi worth the extra money?

If you want garments and home projects, yes. At $167.00 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, it does work the $64.28 Caydo cannot. If you only make cords, the Caydo is enough.

Which is easier on the hands?

The Caydo. Its motor drives the needles, so you are not cranking. The addi is manual and takes more effort on long projects.

Which yarns does each take?

The addi takes US 6–11 (4–8 mm) yarn. The Caydo takes thin yarn around 1.3–2.5 mm, roughly #2 to #4, and works best with smooth, even thickness.

Do both have a row counter?

Yes. The addi has a mechanical counter and the Caydo has a built-in counter. The Caydo also adds 5 tension levels the addi lacks.

addi Express Kingsize Knitting Machine vs Caydo Electric Knitting Machine

These are different machines for different jobs. The addi Express Kingsize is a 46-needle hand-crank circular knitter for hats, blankets, toys and sweaters; the Caydo Electric is a motorized i-cord maker for bag handles, trims and cords. The addi is $167.00 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, and the Caydo is $64.28 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026. Buy the addi for garments and flat panels, and the Caydo only if i-cords are your main project.

Today the Caydo Electric Knitting Machine costs $102.72 less at its best price.

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